Colombo’s controversial hotel pricing policy to end May 31
The pricing policy for Colombo hotels effective since August 2023 to upgrade city room rates will be terminated on May 31, 2024, now that...
Trip.com Group aims to expand footprint in MENA region
Trip.com Group is stepping up its activities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with the opening of its new regional office...
Meliá Hotels International signs first property in Laos
Meliá Hotels International has added The Grand Luang Prabang to its portfolio, making the one-time palace of a Lao prince the first member of...
Crystalbrook Collection to open new hotel in Canberra
Australia's largest independent five-star sustainably-led hospitality company, Crystalbrook Collection, is set to launch a new-build hotel in Australia’s capital, Canberra, slated to open in...
Te Pae Christchurch marks second year with exceptional business performance
More than 200,000 event attendees across 458 events have left their mark at Te Pae Christchurch since the convention centre hosted its first conference...
GCC countries boost regional tourism with new initiatives
The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE – are making swift progress in their...
Sri Lanka makes U-turn on decision to double visa fees
Shortly after announcing a higher fee for tourist visa – US100, up from the previous US$50 – Sri Lanka’s cabinet on May 6 decided...
Etihad Airways boosts interline deals with five airlines
Etihad Airways has launched reciprocal interline partnerships with five new airline partners, further expanding travel options for guests across its expanding global network.
The airline...
Germany nears pre-pandemic tourism levels from India
Germany is fast closing on its pre-pandemic inbound arrivals from India. Germany recorded 826,703 overnight stays from the Indian market last year – a...
Sustainable Hospitality Alliance rebrands as World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has rebranded itself to the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) in a significant move that underscores its expanding global influence...
