Yearly Archives: 2026
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...
Tourism drives national growth in the Philippines
The Philippine government is positioning tourism as a core pillar of national development, aimed at driving inclusive economic growth through 2026 and beyond.
Verna Buensuceso,...
Vietnam builds on tourism momentum
Vietnam’s tourism industry continues to perform well, welcoming 21.2 million international travellers and 137 million domestic tourists in 2025, generating US$39 billion in total...
TAT unveils Lisa as face of Feel All the Feelings campaign
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has officially appointed Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal as its Amazing Thailand Ambassador, positioning the global pop icon at the...
