Yearly Archives: 2026
Preferred Hotels & Resorts adds 21 properties to global portfolio
Preferred Hotels & Resorts welcomed 21 new member properties to its global portfolio between October 1 and December 31, 2025, expanding its presence across...
Tan Boon Khai to lead Therme Group as CEO
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore. He will lead the development of Therme Singapore at Marina South...
ASEAN outlines tourism priorities for 2026-2030
The Declaration on the Implementation of the ASEAN Tourism Sectoral Plan 2026-2030 was unveiled on January 29, 2026 at the ASEAN Tourism Conference in...
Timor-Leste eyes tourism growth as ASEAN’s newest member
Fresh off its historic accession as the 11th member of ASEAN, Timor-Leste has set an ambitious goal to welcome 200,000 international visitors annually by...
New exhibition plaza project set to reshape Kep’s coastline
A major multi-million dollar coastal project is slated to change the face of Kep in southern Cambodia, positioning the quaint coastal town as one...
Emirates, Marriott to develop Ritz-Carlton lodge in New South Wales
Emirates and Marriott International have signed an agreement to develop Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge, a 40-key all-inclusive property to be located within...
AI visibility critical for hotels, CREX highlights
As generative AI shifts from a search novelty to a functional booking engine, the hospitality industry is facing a critical pivot.
Sam Hon, CEO of...
Universal Studios, Pokémon level up theme park collaboration
Universal Studios Japan and The Pokémon Company have outlined plans to develop new Pokémon-themed experiences, with the first phase set to begin at Universal...
How are we travelling?
Non-cookie cutter hotels, local sporting events, supermarket hauls, literature highlights, and shared family discoveries will inspire travel decisions this year
South-east Asia market a hot catch for river cruise lines: AmaWaterways
Luxury river cruise specialist AmaWaterways has identified South-east Asian travellers as an ideal market for river cruises, according to Melvyn Yap, the company’s business...
