Yearly Archives: 2026
Singapore courts early career travellers with global campaign
Aiming to tap into the surging spending power of the Early Career segment – a demographic that accounted for more than 40 per cent...
Mandarin Oriental targets resort growth in portfolio expansion
More resorts in South-east Asia will materialise through Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s latest expansion thrust – a move that is driven by what its...
South-east Asia reframes Green Season as value-led travel
Tourism authorities across South-east Asia are intensifying efforts to reposition the May-October Green Season as a commercially viable travel period, citing lower costs and...
Marriott International signs four-hotel agreement with Masterise Group in Vietnam
Marriott International and Masterise Group are set to develop four hotels and one branded residence in Vietnam, adding close to 1,900 keys to Marriott’s...
Radisson Red to open in Queenstown in 2028
Radisson Hotel Group has signed Radisson Red Hotel Queenstown, a newly-built lifestyle hotel scheduled to open in early 2028. The signing expands the group’s...
Bonus Journeys turns stays into future rewards
Bonus Journeys gives World of Hyatt members more ways to be rewarded for eligible stays around the world. Whether travelling for a city break,...
Sydney’s big cricket draw
Cricket and major sports events are increasingly bringing Indian visitors to Sydney, with venues like the Sydney Cricket Ground offering a gateway to the city’s attractions and experiences
Indian travel trade welcomes Union Budget’s focus on tourism sector
Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, outlining several initiatives aimed at strengthening the tourism sector.
As part of...
Chinese agents eye niche and high-quality tours for 2026
A recent outbound survey by China Outbound and Inbound Travel Market (COITM) on the 2026 outlook among Chinese travel agents shows a high percentage,...
Royal Caribbean Group secures orders for new Discovery Class ships
Royal Caribbean Group has entered into a series of agreements with Chantiers de l’Atlantique to secure the construction of its new Discovery Class ships...
