Hyatt Asia Pacific elevates mindful dining across its Thailand hotels
Hyatt Asia Pacific has launched its Be More Foodie: Mindful Indulgence initiative across its eight properties in Thailand, offering curated menus to meet high...
Sojern, Cloudbeds to enhance hotel operations and guest engagement
Sojern and Cloudbeds have teamed up to simplify hotel operations and boost guest engagement, offering solutions to tackle some of the biggest challenges faced...
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...
