Asia/Singapore Saturday, 28th March 2026

Sri Lanka’s national carrier to lease more aircraft

SriLankan Airlines will soon receive four A330 aircraft under a leasing arrangement with two suppliers from Ireland, ORIX Aviation and Aergo Capital, a government...

TAT, Michelin to push new destinations through food tourism

The Thai province of Chonburi has been selected as the “new city debut” in the Michelin Guide Thailand for 2025, as the Tourism Authority of Thailand...

Singapore grows concert tourism appeal with new plug-and-play venue

Singapore’s growing popularity as a concert destination among music promotors is expected to level up with the opening of Arena@Expo, a new 6,700-seat multipurpose,...

Hotel101 targets 25-country expansion with standardised room model

Hotel101 recently set up its global headquarters in Singapore, on the back of its new land acquisitions in Niseko, Madrid, and Los Angeles over...

Radisson Red hotel to open in Laos capital

Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) has signed with La Vie Hotels & Resorts to introduce its Radisson Red brand in Vientiane, Laos. The new hotel expands...

Strong earthquake hits Taiwan’s coast

Taiwan has been hit with a 7.4 earthquake just off its shore this morning – the strongest quake to hit the island in 25...

Development on track for Indonesia’s new capital city

The first phase development of Indonesia’s new National Capital City (IKN) is on target and president Joko Widodo is expected to inaugurate it on...

Friendly visa policy for the Chinese key to recovery: Philippine tourism...

Liberalising visa policy, like what many destinations have done, will help the Philippines bring back the Chinese market which had reduced sharply in recent...

Marriott sees growth in Malaysia and Indonesia

The Marriott portfolio of hotels and resorts is witnessing an increase in leisure segment bookings across its properties in Malaysia and Indonesia. Ramesh Jackson, area...

Ascott’s loyalty programme celebrates fifth anniversary

To mark its fifth year, The Ascott (Ascott) has rolled out a refreshed brand promise for its global loyalty platform, Ascott Star Rewards (ASR)...