Sustainable Townships to drive Maldives’ next tourism phase
The Maldives is moving to diversify its tourism model with proposed amendments to the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act, introducing a new category of...
MGallery brings boutique luxury to Japanese mountains
MGallery, Accor’s boutique collection of storied hotels, has signed Madarao Kogen Hotel and Lime Resort Myoko in Japan. Both properties form part of a...
Cross Hotels & Resorts grows portfolio across Thailand and Indonesia
Cross Hotels & Resorts is expanding its presence in Bangkok and Bali with new openings and partnerships, including an urban retreat, a lifestyle hotel,...
Agoda, Philippines to boost hospitality through technology
Agoda recently partnered with the Philippines Department of Tourism (DoT) to launch the inaugural Executive Masterclass platform under the theme Leadership for Resilience.
The one-day...
Aviation roundup: Xiamen Airlines, Emirates and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships
Macau hosts Japanese travel agents to deepen tourism cooperation
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) invited a group of travel agents from Tokyo and Osaka for a familiarisation visit from October 29 to...
Small Luxury Hotels of the World nears record growth in 2025
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) added 38 new properties in 3Q2025, bringing its total to 87 new additions this year and expanding...
Malaysia Airlines expands China network through strategic partnerships
Malaysia Airlines has reaffirmed its commitment to the China market through trade events and new partnerships in October, aimed at improving connectivity and services...
Thomas Cook India, SOTC relaunch China holidays as direct flights resume
Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel have relaunched China as a key holiday destination for Indian travellers, capitalising on the resumption of direct flights,...
Asia-Pacific tourism continues strong recovery, PATA reports
PATA’s Annual Tourism Monitor 2025 reports a strong rebound in international visitor arrivals across the Asia-Pacific. In 2024, 46 destinations recorded a total of...
