Emirates, Marriott to develop Ritz-Carlton lodge in New South Wales
Emirates and Marriott International have signed an agreement to develop Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge, a 40-key all-inclusive property to be located within...
South-east Asia market a hot catch for river cruise lines: AmaWaterways
Luxury river cruise specialist AmaWaterways has identified South-east Asian travellers as an ideal market for river cruises, according to Melvyn Yap, the company’s business...
Tourism drives national growth in the Philippines
The Philippine government is positioning tourism as a core pillar of national development, aimed at driving inclusive economic growth through 2026 and beyond.
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Vietnam builds on tourism momentum
Vietnam’s tourism industry continues to perform well, welcoming 21.2 million international travellers and 137 million domestic tourists in 2025, generating US$39 billion in total...
TAT unveils Lisa as face of Feel All the Feelings campaign
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has officially appointed Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal as its Amazing Thailand Ambassador, positioning the global pop icon at the...
Batam View Beach Resort expands into wellness tourism
Batam View Beach Resort, set on a private beach in Nongsa, Batam, Indonesia, will ride the wellness tourism trend in a bigger way starting...
Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines formalise joint business partnership
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have confirmed the formalisation of their joint business partnership following regulatory approvals in both countries. The Civil...
ASEANTA honours regional tourism achievements at awards in Cebu
The ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA) presented the 35th ASEANTA Tourism Awards of Excellence on January 27, 2026, in Cebu, the Philippines, recognising achievements across...
Thai operators cut new, deeper pathways into Thailand
Tour operators in Thailand are tapping into tertiary territories to ignite fresh appeal in the country amid a noticeable shift in visitors’ travel demand...
Stronger ringgit lifts outbound travel from Malaysia
Outbound travel from Malaysia has received a boost as the stronger ringgit enhances overseas spending power, having appreciated by more than 10 per cent...
