Deeper localisation emerges as key advantage for Asian hotels
Agoda has released its latest research report, Tailored to Win: Capturing Asia’s Tourism Boom, showing that nearly all hotels adopting deeper localisation have recorded...
citizenM Kuala Lumpur Bukit Bintang joins Marriott Bonvoy portfolio
citizenM Kuala Lumpur Bukit Bintang is now part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, marking the brand’s debut within Marriott platforms in Asia-Pacific excluding China....
Pan Pacific Hotels Group to manage Parkroyal Serviced Suites in Manila
Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) has signed a management agreement to manage Parkroyal Serviced Suites Manila Bay, expanding the group’s presence in South-east Asia’s...
Vietjet receives first Boeing 737-8 under 200-jet order
Vietjet has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8 aircraft under a US$32 billion order for 200 jets, advancing the airline’s fleet standardisation strategy...
North Sumatra expands beyond Lake Toba with new tourism offerings
North Sumatra DMCs and tour operators are expanding offerings beyond Lake Toba, spotlighting destinations such as Bukit Lawang and Tangkahan. This was evident at...
Oceania Cruises to unveil new ship, Oceania Sonata, in 2027
Oceania Cruises will soon introduce Oceania Sonata, the first of four 1,390-guest ships in its new Sonata Class, scheduled to debut in August 2027.
The...
Marriott launches Series by Marriott in India with 26 Fern properties
Marriott International has launched Series by Marriott, a new collection brand making its global debut in India through a partnership with The Fern Hotels...
UOB Travel teams up with Amadeus to modernise booking systems
UOB Travel has chosen Amadeus as its digital transformation partner to modernise its travel technology and provide seamless end-to-end experiences for clients.
The upgraded technology...
Asia-Pacific airlines call for long-term investment to sustain growth
Asia-Pacific airlines are heading into 2026 with a strong performance outlook, but industry leaders warn that governments must shift from short-term tourism gains to...
Philippine tourism members promote sustainable practices through CSR in La Union
Twenty-two representatives from the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines Membership Program took part in a three-day Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity in La Union...
