Festival and events power up Hong Kong’s destination appeal: tourism chief
With shopping on trips sliding out of favour among new-age travellers, Hong Kong has found power in its calendar of festivals and events to...
Jakarta to host first-ever Wonderful Indonesia Tourism Fair
The Indonesia Tourism Industry Association (GIPI), with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (MoTCE), will launch its inaugural Wonderful Indonesia...
Aviation roundup: Vietjet, Air Astana and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships
Tourism Expo Japan kicks off to a great start
Tourism Expo Japan 2024 commenced on September 26, welcoming representatives from 80 countries and regions to Tokyo to the country's largest showcase for domestic...
TTG Travel Awards’ 33rd edition celebrates 106 travel winners
This year’s TTG Travel Awards honoured 106 travel and tourism entities across Asia-Pacific, of which 86 were award recipients, and 20 were inducted into...
UN Tourism calls to reshape tourism by accelerating climate action
With tourism on track to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year, UN Tourism secretary-general Zurab Pololikashvili has highlighted the importance...
Meliá Hotels International adds new resort to its Vietnam portfolio
Meliá Hotels International has inked an agreement with BB Group Hospitality to launch Meliá Hue Kobi Onsen Resort, its second hotel in the city...
Nok Air, Airalo to enhance passenger travel experience
Nok Air and eSIM marketplace Airalo have partnered to simplify travel connectivity for the Thai budget airline’s passengers, allowing them to purchase Airalo eSIMs...
Philippines to enhance tourism standards for accommodation, dental, and campgrounds
In its continuing effort to improve the quality of Philippine tourism, the Department of Tourism (DoT) has crafted three national standards for tourist accommodation,...
Melia Chiang Mai contributes to culinary sustainability education
Meliá Chiang Mai in Thailand is taking in culinary students from Suan Dusit University in Lampang, Chiang Mai University, and Rajamangala University of Technology...
