Yearly Archives: 2025
Johor’s ambitious plans
As Johor prepares for Visit Johor Year 2026, it is positioning itself as a key player in Malaysia’s broader tourism strategy. With enhanced infrastructure, direct flights, and a growing portfolio of attractions, the state is ready to attract an even larger share of international visitors
Revitalised destinations
There is plenty in the world for avid travellers to discover, especially as more destinations attract infrastructure investments to advance their tourism potential
Philippe Leboeuf leads Dorchester Collection as CEO
Dorchester Collection has appointed Philippe Leboeuf as CEO, effective June 2025.
A seasoned hotelier, Leboeuf joins from Raffles London, where he served as managing director.
With...
Miyako’s recovery fuels tourism growth with cruise ship arrivals
A port city devastated by the Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami is developing as a tourism destination thanks to growing interest from international...
Trip.com, Malaysia Airlines to offer seamless MHupgrade access
Trip.com has partnered with Malaysia Airlines to enhance the travel experience by becoming the first third-party platform to integrate the MHupgrade programme – previously...
Aviation roundup: Turkish Airlines, AirAsia X and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships
Switzerland Tourism uses traveller data to sharpen inbound strategy
Switzerland Tourism is moving beyond growth numbers, focusing on sustainable travel and targeted experiences for key segments. And it is doing so with the...
New IMBA Theatre to transform Singapore’s cultural scene
IMBA Theatre, Singapore's first venue dedicated to large-scale immersive experiences, will open at Gardens by the Bay in December 2025. Presented by the new...
Oceania Cruises rolls out 2027 world cruise aboard Vista
Oceania Cruises has launched its 2027 Around the World cruise, a 180-day voyage visiting over 100 ports across 46 countries and six continents aboard...
Outbound travel in Indonesia remains strong amid economic slowdown
While the economic downturn has affected Indonesian consumer purchasing power, outbound travel continues to thrive, with demand shifting rather than declining.
According to industry experts...
















