Hotels embrace AI and direct bookings to reshape digital marketing
Artificial intelligence (AI), direct bookings, and secure payment systems are reshaping digital marketing, as hotels and travel brands adapt to a cookie-less environment and...
Mandarin Oriental to open luxury hotel in Seoul in 2030
Mandarin Oriental is entering the South Korean market with a new luxury hotel in Seoul, scheduled to open in 2030. The boutique-style property will...
India’s new tax reforms set to boost the country’s hospitality sector
The recently held 56th meeting of the GST Council in New Delhi chaired by India’s Union finance and corporate affairs minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved...
Vietnam sees surge in adventure and wellness tourism demand
More than 520 exhibitors and brands showcased their products to over 250 international buyers from 32 countries at the 19th Ho Chi Minh City...
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings marks 10 years in Asia-Pacific with new...
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), operator of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, is marking 10 years of growth...
Onyx Hospitality Group to upgrade three Amari properties in Thailand
Onyx Hospitality Group is rolling out a brand enhancement programme across three of its Amari properties – Amari Don Muang Airport Bangkok, Amari Buriram...
IHG brings Garner brand to South-east Asia
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has launched its Garner brand in South-east Asia, with Garner Hotel Pattaya Central scheduled to open later this year...
NYK Cruises reveals early 2026 itineraries for Asuka III
NYK Cruises has unveiled its early 2026 schedule for Asuka III, the first new passenger ship to be launched by the Japanese cruise line...
New Delhi to host Routes Asia 2027
New Delhi will host the 23rd edition of Routes Asia, the only air service development event dedicated to advancing aviation across the Asia-Pacific region....
Best Western, SureStay Hotels in Asia secure GSTC sustainability certification
Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels in South-east Asia, Japan, and Pakistan have secured certification under the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)...
