Thailand, Agoda renew partnership to support tourism growth
Agoda and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have renewed their collaboration to support tourism growth through marketing, tourism development and industry initiatives.
The partnership...
Collaboration key to growth of Muslim-friendly tourism, say industry leaders
Stronger collaboration between Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and non-OIC destinations will be critical to the future growth of Muslim-friendly tourism, according to speakers...
Archipelago exits Cuba following US sanctions order
Archipelago International, South-east Asia’s largest privately owned hotel management group, has ceased operations in Cuba following a directive from the US Office of Foreign...
Avani to enter Japan with Kyoto hotel project
Minor Hotels will introduce its Avani brand to Japan with the development of Avani Kyoto, scheduled to open in 2030.
The project is being developed...
UNESCO designation boosts Timor-Leste’s sustainable tourism ambitions
Timor-Leste has welcomed UNESCO’s designation of Nino Konis Santana National Park as the country’s first Biosphere Reserve, a move expected to strengthen its position...
Philippine travel trade sees recovery potential as fuel surcharges ease
Philippine travel agencies are optimistic that demand for domestic and international travel will recover as airline fuel surcharges continue to decline amid easing tensions...
Ascott makes progress on inclusive employment
Ascott’s ongoing quest to be a more inclusive employer has been recognised by SG Enable – the focal agency for disability in Singapore –...
Soneva refines luxury positioning with Bare Luxury concept
Soneva is evolving its foundational philosophy from Barefoot Luxury to Bare Luxury, placing greater emphasis on discernment over excess.
Soneva Fushi pioneered the barefoot concept...
Udon Thani charter flights offer model for secondary tourism gateways
Direct charter flights linking the Chinese cities of Yiwu and Wuxi with Udon Thani have provided a blueprint for developing secondary tourism gateways in...
Singapore rises in global wellness economy rankings
Singapore’s wellness economy reached US$23.2 billion in 2024, according to new research from the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), up from US$15 billion in 2021.
The...
