Aviation roundup: Jetstar Asia, ITA Airways and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships
Japan’s traditional brewing techniques gain UNESCO recognition
Japan's gourmet tourism sector is set to receive a boost from UNESCO's anticipated recognition of koji mould-based alcohol brewing techniques as an Intangible Cultural...
Netflix reality cooking show The Maverick Academy places new spin on...
Dusit International is making its mark in cinema as a key sponsor of The Maverick Academy, a high-energy reality cooking competition that premiered on...
Hong Kong Airlines reveals strategic plan and longhaul expansion in 2025
Hong Kong Airlines recently celebrated its 18th anniversary by unveiling its strategic development plan, which includes a return to the longhaul market in early...
Hilton signs first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in Xi’an
Hilton has teamed up with Zhong Ding Guo Sheng to introduce its first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in China. The LXR property will...
Star Alliance unveils first lounge in Asia
Star Alliance has opened its first lounge in Asia at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (GBIA) in Guangzhou, China, which is available to First and...
New halal certification rules raise concerns among Indonesian hoteliers
Indonesian hoteliers have raised concerns about the effectiveness of the mandatory halal certification enforced by the Indonesia Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) under the...
Flurry of new taxes hurting Maldives tourism
A surge in taxes and the compulsory exchange of foreign currency to local currency for resorts in the Maldives has raised concerns among operators,...
Mandarin Oriental, Sommet Education to lead next generation of hospitality leaders
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has teamed up with Sommet Education to advance the hospitality industry by nurturing future talent, promoting diversity, and offering innovative...
Beijing travel agency to leverage on AI to boost inbound travel...
Beijing’s Niding International Travel Agency (NITA) is banking on sister company QIan Liang Technologies Co. (QLTech) to develop AI and Large Language Model (LLM)...
