New hiking trail in Eastern Hokkaido to showcase Japan’s natural wonders
A new long-distance hiking trail showcasing some of Japan’s rarest and most unspoiled natural environments has opened in eastern Hokkaido.
An initiative of the Ministry...
Wyndham expands direct franchising in China
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has grown its direct franchising business in China, with nearly 600 hotel signings across the country in just five years.
The...
KS Hotels, HMD Asia acquire two La Résidence hotels
KS Hotels and HMD Asia have acquired two iconic La Résidence hotels, located in Siem Reap, Cambodia and Luang Prabang in Laos.
Both properties were previously...
Aviation roundup: Qantas, Emirates and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships
Indonesia, VFS Global to introduce e-Visa on Arrival for 97 nationalities
The Indonesia Directorate General of Immigration has partnered with VFS Global to launch a new e-Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) service for 97 eligible nationalities,...
Indian weddings, business events central to Vinpearl’s strategy
Vietnamese hotel chain Vinpearl has seen success in its positioning among affluent Indian tourists as a top choice for milestone events like weddings and...
Maldives strengthens whale shark conservation with new national regulation
The Maldives' government has made a significant advancement in marine conservation with Regulation No. 2024/R-96, designed to enhance interactions with whale sharks – this regulation is...
Philippine associations to provide aid for areas hit by Storm Trami
The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) and Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) have joined forces to help provinces that were hit hardest by the...
25hours Hotel expands into Asia with Jakarta opening
The first 25hours Hotel will debut in Asia with the 25hours Hotel The Oddbird Jakarta, scheduled to open November 22.
The 25hours Hotel brand originates...
PATA strengthens partnership with OAG to boost aviation data access for...
PATA has renewed its partnership with OAG for another three years, reaffirming the company as the PATA’s preferred partner and exclusive aviation data provider.
As...
