Yearly Archives: 2026

H World Group has introduced Hanting Inn, a new economy hotel brand positioned to support asset-light expansion and respond to shifting travel demand. As an...

Nobu Hospitality will enter the Maldives market with the development of Nobu Hotel, Residences and Restaurant Maldives in Laamu Atoll. The project, located on the...

The Hilton Global Foundation, the global philanthropic arm of Hilton, has invested US$5.4 million in 18 non-profit organisations around the world. The commitment supports...

Amadeus' Travel Trends 2026 report spotlights an expanding global pet industry that is impacting travel and tourism
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With record inbound arrivals, Chubu’s nine prefectures are uniting to highlight culture, cuisine and innovation for global travellers

As Smiling Albino marks its silver jubilee, CEO and co-founder Daniel Fraser reflects on 25 years of redefining luxury “one inch off the map” – from gritty motor scooter adventures in northern Thailand to crafting off-the-grid journeys for billionaires, global CEOs and Hollywood royalty

Thai hotel operators expect overall foreign tourist numbers in 2026 to remain flat compared with last year, particularly among three-star and below properties reliant...

Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry has capped daily visitor numbers to Komodo National Park at 1,000, citing the need to protect its terrestrial and aquatic...

South Korea’s Sono Hotels & Resorts Asia has signed Sono Moon Nagoya, marking its first hotel project – and first Sono Moon property –...

Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships