Advance flight, hotel bookings stream in for F1 Singapore race weekend
The promise of a thrilling night race and an impressive entertainment line-up featuring high-profile international acts over three days, from October 3 to 5, 2025, is drawing overseas F1 fans to Singapore. Flight data shows bookings for Singapore ahead of the races are up since June, while hotels are enjoying a more lively booking pace compared to 2024.
Thailand launches safety initiative to reinforce international confidence
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has unveiled the Trusted Thailand Stamp to give international travellers peace of mind when choosing the Kingdom and to recognise operators...
Asia-Pacific seeks to restore connectivity through multilateral visa and passenger initiatives
The Asia-Pacific region has fewer international aviation routes now compared to before the Covid-19 pandemic, with a gross loss of 1,017 international routes, where...
Overhaul needed for tourism measurement
Measuring tourism success has to go beyond simply tallying visitor arrivals or tracking tourism expenditure – a more holistic approach should take into account...
TTG Asia Luxury feature wins PATA Gold Award
A feature on China’s affluent female travellers, a segment that is shaping the future of luxury travel, has won PATA Gold Awards 2025, Best...
Malaysia plays up lesser-known destinations
As more international travellers seek off-the-beaten-path destinations, tourism specialists in Malaysia are riding the trend by promoting lesser-known locations for authentic and enriching experiences.
Chairman...
Fairfield by Marriott rolls out upgraded hotels across China
Fairfield by Marriott has launched an upgraded product in China, including a new Chinese name under the Marriott brand and updated design and guest...
Hotel101 Global expands into Cambodia with two major hotel projects
Hotel101 Global has signed agreements to develop and operate two large hotels in Cambodia, marking its entry into the country and adding to its...
Trip.com debuts cultural dining experience in Shanghai
Trip.com Group has launched Taste of China, a dining show in Shanghai that combines regional cuisine, digital projections and live performance. The 90-minute production,...
Indonesian hotels raise concerns over music royalty enforcement
Indonesia’s hospitality industry is raising concerns as music royalty enforcement by the National Collective Management Agency (LMKN), under the Ministry of Law and Human...
