Yearly Archives: 2026
Philippine hotel owners oppose plan to scrap travel tax
The Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) has raised concerns over proposals to abolish the national travel tax, warning that the move could undermine the...
UK rolls out ETA requirement for 85 countries
From today, foreign visitors from 85 countries are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK.
The ETA must be secured...
IHG targets upscale conversions with Noted Collection brand
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has introduced Noted Collection, a new premium collection brand focused primarily on conversions in the upscale to upper-upscale segment.
The brand...
Beyond Green joins Travalyst Coalition as accommodation partner
Beyond Green has become the newest accommodation industry partner of the Travalyst Coalition, strengthening collaboration around sustainability standards and data transparency in travel.
Travalyst is...
China Airlines, Agoda launch StayMiles hotel platform
Agoda, through its strategic partnerships arm Rocket Travel by Agoda, has partnered with China Airlines to launch StayMiles, a dedicated hotel booking platform for...
Villa Fontaine Premier Haneda Airport rolls out new all-inclusive experience
Sumitomo Fudosan Villa Fontaine Co., part of the Sumitomo Realty & Development Group, has introduced a new all-inclusive experience at Villa Fontaine Premier Haneda...
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon appoints GM
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon has named Richard Margo as general manager ahead of its 2Q2026 opening.
Margo brings over 30 years of international...
Pan Pacific strengthens Singapore leadership with cluster GM appointment
Pan Pacific Hotels Group appoints Kung Teong Wah as cluster general manager overseeing Parkroyal Collection Pickering, Singapore and Parkroyal on Beach Road, Singapore.
In his...
oneworld welcomes new CEO
oneworld has appointed Ole Orvér as its CEO, effective April 1, 2026.
Orvér brings more than 20 years of aviation experience and most recently served...
Amari Bangkok names new GM
Amari Bangkok has appointed Jose Luis Duran Sanles as its general manager.
He brings over 15 years of hospitality experience and most recently served as...
