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Asia/Singapore Sunday, 22nd March 2026

New halal certification rules raise concerns among Indonesian hoteliers

Indonesian hoteliers have raised concerns about the effectiveness of the mandatory halal certification enforced by the Indonesia Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) under the...

Flurry of new taxes hurting Maldives tourism

A surge in taxes and the compulsory exchange of foreign currency to local currency for resorts in the Maldives has raised concerns among operators,...

Mandarin Oriental, Sommet Education to lead next generation of hospitality leaders

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has teamed up with Sommet Education to advance the hospitality industry by nurturing future talent, promoting diversity, and offering innovative...

Beijing travel agency to leverage on AI to boost inbound travel...

Beijing’s Niding International Travel Agency (NITA) is banking on sister company QIan Liang Technologies Co. (QLTech) to develop AI and Large Language Model (LLM)...

WTTC’s latest roadmap highlights growing travel and tourism commitment to net...

WTTC has launched the second edition of its Net Zero Roadmap for Travel & Tourism report, revealing the number of global travel and tourism...

The Lux Collective identifies India as a key market for Asia-Pacific...

Mauritian-born global luxury hotel operator, The Lux Collective has identified India as a potential market as part of its expansion plans in the Asia-Pacific...

Onyx Hospitality Group, Equatorial Group to introduce new luxury hospitality project in...

Onyx Hospitality Group and Equatorial Group have joined forces to co-develop EQ Phuket, a luxury resort in Phuket, Thailand, slated to open in 2028. With...

Disney Cruise Line joins UOB to create magical travel experiences for...

Disney Cruise Line and United Overseas Bank (UOB) are collaborating to offer UOB cardholders across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam special benefits when...
KTO organised a fam trip for Singapore travel agents and media earlier this month to spotlight destinations beyond Busan

South Korea wants more travellers from Singapore to explore its south-east...

In an effort to bring more travellers' attention to destinations beyond popular Busan in the country’s south-east region, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) organised...

“Mono-searching” in travel procurement among consumers is obsolete, claims travel specialist

In today’s digitally connected world, travellers are no longer confined to one source for inspiration, with Sarah Mathews, managing director of eTourism Frontiers, noting...