Indian travel demand projected to rise as Thailand extends visa exemption
The Thai government's decision to extend visa-free entry for Indian tourists by an additional six months is expected to lift arrival numbers from India.
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Greater Bay Airlines pulls plug on Hong Kong-Singapore service
In a surprising turn of events, Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) has decided to suspend its scheduled daily service between Hong Kong and Singapore starting...
Asian hotel brands bet big on Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s aggressive development of sites like AlUla, Neom, Diriyah Gate and more for tourism activities has attracted the attention of hospitality brands with...
Club Med ramps up Singapore, Malaysia promotion as markets show strength
Strong booking performance in both Singapore and Malaysia source markets for Club Med resorts in 2023 has encouraged the hospitality firm to play a...
WebBeds, TAT use the power of videos to spur wanderlust
WebBeds and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have created a new series of inspiring videos that highlight new draws in Bangkok with the...
Auckland extends Destination Partnership Programme
Following a successful first year, Auckland’s Destination Partnership Programme, developed by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited as an interim funding solution to attract leisure travellers and...
Accor debuts Pullman brand in Tasmania
Accor has signed a hotel management agreement with Red Panda Property to manage a five-star Pullman hotel in the heart of Launceston city in...
Malaysia launches agency for enhanced border control
The Malaysia Checkpoints and Border Agency (MCBA) has commenced operations since May 1 and will serve as a single agency to oversee the management...
Colombo’s controversial hotel pricing policy to end May 31
The pricing policy for Colombo hotels effective since August 2023 to upgrade city room rates will be terminated on May 31, 2024, now that...
Trip.com Group aims to expand footprint in MENA region
Trip.com Group is stepping up its activities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with the opening of its new regional office...
