Regional Elanor Hotels to rebrand and join Accor network
Accor and Elanor Investors Group (Elanor) have rebranded four properties within the Elanor Hotel Accommodation Fund (EHAF). The hotels will be managed by 1834...
Routes World 2026 to take place in Riyadh
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been selected to host the 31st World Route Development Forum (Routes World 2026), a global event that shapes...
Aviation roundup: Qantas, Lufthansa Group and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships
Taiwan drives tourism beyond Taipei with new initiatives
Taiwan is stepping up efforts to grow inbound tourism and guide visitors beyond its capital with new routes, nature trails and island attractions.
Huang Shih-Fang,...
YTL Hotels acquires Thistle Hotel in Johor Bahru ahead of 2026...
YTL Hotels has acquired the 380-bedroom Thistle Hotel in Johor Bahru, marking the group’s latest investment in Malaysia’s southern region.
The property will undergo a...
Trip.com launches free layover tours at Hong Kong Airport
Trip.com has launched a Free Layover Tour Service at Hong Kong International Airport, allowing travellers with layovers of seven hours or more to explore...
Philippines to host Asia’s largest sustainable gastronomy event in November
Terra Madre, the global gathering created by Slow Food and known for its biennial Salone del Gusto in Turin, Italy, will hold its first...
Disney Cruise Line postpones Disney Adventure’s maiden voyage
Disney Cruise Line (DCL) adjusted the launch timeline of its newest ship, the Disney Adventure, with its maiden voyage now planned for March 10, 2026.
During an...
Philippine travel agencies eye cruise market with mini fair
The 600-member Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) is beginning to focus on cruises, a market that remains largely untapped for its members.
Plans include a...
Chinese destinations on the rise among Singapore outbound travellers
China overtook Japan as the top outbound country for Singaporeans in June 2025, with the top five destinations being Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and...
















