George Town Literary Festival 2024 returns end November
The 14th edition of the George Town Literary Festival (GTLF) returns from November 29 to December 1, and will feature the theme, Word on the...
Travel DMC Group Singapore to promote sustainable tourism, enhance guest experience
Travel DMC Group Singapore (TDMC) has teamed up with 20 local hawker centres to elevate the travel experience for guests from China and India,...
Marriott International to open five more properties in Indonesia
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Pakuwon Jati to develop five additional properties from Jakarta to Surabaya and Batam.
The multi-deal agreement will comprise...
Indonesia moves to update tourism law
The Indonesian House of Representatives (HoR) and government will be revising its tourism law to ensure it remains relevant for the current and future...
Khiri Travel adds the Philippines to its destinations
Khiri Travel has acquired Travel Authentic Philippines (TAP), adding the Philippines as its ninth Asian destination alongside Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Sri Lanka,...
Archipelago International expands presence in Cebu and Manila
Archipelago International has joined forces with Cebu CFI Community Cooperative to bring two new hotel properties to life in Taft, Manila, and Caretta, Cebu.
The...
Philippines launches Muslim-friendly cove at Boracay Island
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DoT) has unveiled Marhaba Boracay, a first-of-its-kind Muslim-friendly cove for families and travellers.
Initiated by the Local Government Unit of...
Plans for e-visa, direct India-Philippines flight get put off
The delayed implementation of e-visa and mounting of direct flights between Manila and Delhi stymie the growth of the promising tourist market from India...
JHL Collections unveils new mid-scale hotel brand
In celebration of its fourth anniversary, Indonesian hospitality company JHL Collections has launched Noema, a new mid-scale resort brand that plays up local experiences.
The...
TUI Blue expands portfolio in China, South-east Asia
TUI Blue is strengthening its presence in Asia with a series of new hotel openings in China and South-east Asia, following the successful launch...
