Yearly Archives: 2025
When travel platforms anticipate your next trip
Edmund Ong, general manager of Trip.com Singapore, shares how predictive AI helps travel companies meet customer needs and deliver smoother, more personalised journeys
Canopy by Hilton Makati set to open in Metro Manila
Hilton and Ayala Land Hospitality have signed an agreement to develop Canopy by Hilton Makati in Metro Manila, a hub for financial institutions, multinational...
Seven Seas Navigator to retire with final voyages in 2026
Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) will mark the retirement of Seven Seas Navigator with a Farewell Season of three commemorative voyages between August and...
W Maldives hosts Bali chefs for two-night Flavours Unscripted event
This October, W Maldives will host a two-night culinary event as part of its Flavours Unscripted series, featuring three chefs from Bali: Benjamin Cross,...
Umana Bali names new GM
Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts has appointed Nicolas Kassab as general manager. He will be responsible for operations, team development and guest experience...
Stuart De San Nicolas joins Anantara Koh Yao Yai as GM
Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas has appointed Stuart De San Nicolas as general manager. He brings decades of experience in ultra-luxury hospitality,...
Japan charts course to revive cruise market by 2030
Japan is aiming for one million Japanese cruise passengers annually by 2030 to boost the country’s cruise market, which has yet to rebound to...
Hong Kong strengthens Muslim-friendly travel offerings with Klook partnership
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Klook have teamed up to promote Hong Kong as a Muslim-friendly destination, offering curated activities, accommodation and...
Taipei festival brings concerts, forums and public activations to the city
Taipei will host the 2025 Trendy Taipei festival from August 25 to September 7, featuring more than 150 music performances, 39 professional forums and...
Sarawak to host PATA Travel Mart 2026
PATA Travel Mart 2026 (PTM 2026) will be held for the first time in Sarawak, Malaysia, at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching from August...
















