Thailand’s soft powers whet luxury travellers’ appetite
Thailand’s strategic use of soft power, particularly in luxury tourism, has ignited a surge in demand for immersive experiences, such as experiential dining and...
SEA Aquarium celebrates 12 years with new exhibits
Ahead of its transition to the Singapore Oceanarium, the SEA Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa marks 12 years of operation with a special anniversary...
India’s wellness tourism is in the pink of health
As the world becomes increasingly health conscious amid mounting air pollution and congested urban hubs, India is noting an uptick in wellness tourists seeking...
Japan to highlight new destinations for sports, culture and art tourism
The Japan Tourism Agency, Japan Sports Agency and Agency for Cultural Affairs have pledged to strengthen the brand of Japan and its regions through...
Marriott International brings Sheraton brand to Phuket
Marriott International recently signed an agreement with Jee Teng Hospitality to open Sheraton Nai Harn Beach in Phuket, a new-build resort that marks the brand’s...
Air Astana Group adds new Airbus A320neo to fleet
The Air Astana Group fleet has grown to sixty aircraft following the arrival of a new Airbus A320neo in Almaty. Its full-service carrier Air...
DidaTravel rebrands to Dida
China based B2B travel distribution company DidaTravel has rebranded to Dida to reflect the company’s vision of delivering ‘smarter solutions to power the strongest...
UN Tourism plans activations at Expo 2025 in Osaka
UN Tourism will hold two special events and a diverse range of activities at Expo 2025, which will open its doors at Yumeshima Island,...
Industry specialists see vast opportunities for tech, AI adoption in destination...
Despite AI’s limitations in terms of certainty of information and lack of semantics, the technology continues to demonstrate good use in the space of...
Singapore backs ASEAN tourism development efforts
ASEAN collaboration is enabling member countries to combine their strengths to collectively promote South-east Asia as a single destination and share tourism benefits across...
