Marriott Bonvoy, Japan Airlines deepen loyalty partnership
Marriott Bonvoy and Japan Airlines' (JAL) Mileage Bank programme have expanded their loyalty partnership, introducing reciprocal elite status recognition and new member benefits across...
Australia’s visa fee hike draws industry concern
Australia's tourism industry has questioned the timing and rationale behind a surprise increase in visitor visa application charges, warning that the additional costs come...
Thailand opens new Sadao-Malaysia road to strengthen cross-border tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects a new road linking Thailand and Malaysia to boost cross-border tourism and improve access to southern Thailand...
Changi Airport completes first satellite gate for remote aircraft stands
Changi Airport Group (CAG) will begin operating its first satellite gate from August 2026, introducing a dedicated boarding facility that gives passengers using remote...
Asai Hotels expands in Southern Thailand with Hat Yai, Phuket signings
Dusit International will expand its lifestyle brand, Asai Hotels, in Southern Thailand after signing management agreements for new properties in Hat Yai and Phuket.
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Accor, Sun Group sign Vietnam hospitality pipeline with 5,300 keys
Accor and Sun Group have expanded their partnership with a strategic agreement to develop more than 5,300 hotel, resort and serviced residence keys across...
Ascott loyalty programme nears 10-million-member mark
The Ascott Star Rewards (ASR) loyalty programme, which debuted in 2019, is on track to reach 10 million members by the end of 2026,...
Tripseed sets global first with Fair Tax Mark accreditation
Thailand-based Tripseed has become the first company in the world to be awarded the Fair Tax Mark under the UK-based Fair Tax Foundation's new...
Malaysia Airlines expands France connections through SNCF rail partnership
Malaysia Airlines is enhancing its intermodal network through a new codeshare partnership with France's national rail operator, SNCF Voyageurs, giving passengers seamless rail connections...
Japan taps longevity tourism as wellness market grows
Longevity offerings are the latest addition to Japan’s health and wellness tourism, a market expected to grow from US$37.5 billion in 2025 to US$71.2...
