Indonesia VAT hike targets luxury goods, basic goods exempt from increase
Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto has confirmed that the increased value-added tax (VAT) from 11 per cent to 12 per cent, effective from January 1,...
Travelport, Cathay Pacific extend multi-source content agreement
Travelport and Cathay Pacific have renewed their multi-source content distribution agreement and are collaborating on the integration of Cathay Pacific’s New Distribution Capability (NDC)...
Traveloka, Onyx Hospitality Group to drive hospitality growth in South-east Asia
Traveloka has teamed up with Onyx Hospitality Group to strengthen collaboration, drive growth, enhance visibility for Onyx properties, and contribute to the continued success...
Maldives aims for US$5 billion in tourism revenue in 2025
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has announced an ambitious target of US$5 billion in tourism receipts for 2025, building on...
IATA urges faster SAF production for net-zero aviation by 2050
With sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) being crucial for reducing carbon emissions in aviation and transitioning to cleaner energy, new estimates from IATA show strong...
Norwegian Cruise Line introduces new guest experiences on Norwegian Bliss and...
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway will undergo major updates, including the new Silver Screen Bistro, Horizon Park, expanded dining options like...
Hong Kong Tourism Board welcomes new development blueprint for tourism industry
Following the announcement of the Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0 by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau on December 30, Pang...
Taiwan reaches welcoming hand out to Manila
The Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) has opened the doors to its Taiwan Tourism Information Center (TTIC) in Manila, all with the intention of providing...
Thailand surpasses 2024 arrivals targets
Thailand has surpassed its target of 35 million visitors in 2024 a few days ahead of the year’s end, establishing a landmark achievement that...
Accor expands its footprint in Goa with new luxury hotel projects
Accor has partnered with Dangayach Group to develop two new luxury hotels in Goa, India: Raffles Goa Shiroda, featuring 120 luxury villas, and the...
