Yearly Archives: 2026
Expo 2025 leaves lasting tourism legacy for Osaka and Kansai
Expo 2025, which attracted 29 million visitors to Osaka over 184 days, generated an estimated economic impact of 3.6 trillion yen (US$22.56 billion), according...
Air Astana steps up capacity as Kazakhstan emerges as a key...
Air Astana Group is benefiting from changing aviation flows between Europe and Asia, increasing capacity as geopolitical uncertainty makes some traditional transit routes through...
South Korea’s Chungbuk and Chungnam target wellness travellers
Frequent visitors to South Korea looking beyond the country’s major cities may want to consider the regions of Chungcheongbuk-do (Chungbuk) and Chungcheongnam-do (Chungnam).
Located around...
Princess Cruises strengthens Singapore presence with three-year deal
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Princess Cruises have signed a three-year partnership that will expand the cruise line’s operations in Singapore from 2027...
ALLWAYS expands concierge services to HKIA Terminal 2
Plaza Premium Group has extended its ALLWAYS concierge and passenger services to Terminal 2 (T2) at Hong Kong International Airport, extending its operations across...
COMO Metropolitan Bangkok
Following a partial renovation, COMO Metropolitan Bangkok offers a refreshed take on understated city luxury, combining Michelin-starred gastronomy, minimalist style and a strong focus on holistic wellness
Rainforest World Music Festival returns this June
The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) will once again be hosted at Sarawak Cultural Village from June 26-28, 2026, bringing together international artists, cultural...
JW Marriott names global brand ambassador
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been appointed global brand ambassador for JW Marriott.
The collaboration will see Rai Bachchan feature in international marketing campaigns and brand...
Indonesia targets unlicensed short-term accommodation listings
The Indonesian government is stepping up efforts to regulate unlicensed short-term accommodation, particularly villas and alternative lodging properties, following concerns over tax compliance, consumer...
VisitMalta prioritises luxury leisure in Asia-Pacific
VisitMalta is taking a cautious approach to the Asia-Pacific market, focusing on luxury leisure travel amid global geopolitical uncertainty.
As conflict in the Middle East...















