SC Capital Partners acquires Fusion Hotel Group
Fusion Hotel Group has been acquired by Suchad Chiaranussati, founder and chairman of SC Capital Partners, as part of plans to expand its presence...
Electric boat taxi service launches on Bangkok’s historic canals
TTA Mariner Co. (TMC) and MuvMi have introduced a new electric boat taxi service for commuting within Bangkok’s old town waterways.
Operating daily from 09.00...
Arabian Travel Market 2026 moves to August dates
The 2026 edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has been rescheduled and will now take place from August 17 to 20, 2026 at Dubai...
Flight disruption deepens as Middle East conflict escalates
Airlines around the world have announced further adjustments to their flight schedule as the US-Israel-Iran war escalates.
Cathay Pacific said on March 18 that it...
Private jet arrivals rise in Maldives as overall tourist numbers decline
While the Maldives – like most Asian destinations – has seen a sharp drop in tourist arrivals owing to the conflict in the Middle...
Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance rolls out year-round travel campaign
The Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance has launched a new global campaign titled Love Sri Lanka, Always, aimed at encouraging travel throughout the year and...
Hilton expands with hotel signings in Sydney and Ulaanbaatar
Hilton has signed two new hotels in Australia and Mongolia, expanding its lifestyle brand in Sydney and its luxury brand in Ulaanbaatar.
In Australia, Hilton...
Amadeus links UnionPay payments to airline booking channels
Outpayce from Amadeus and UnionPay International have entered a partnership that will allow airlines to accept UnionPay cards directly through their payment systems.
The agreement...
Scenic Group to add three new river cruise ships for Europe...
Scenic Group plans to expand its river cruise fleet with three new vessels scheduled to enter service between 2027 and 2028. The additions include...
WTTC forecasts US$600 million daily hit to Middle East tourism spending
The escalating conflict in Iran is already affecting the travel and tourism sector across the Middle East, with international visitor spending estimated to be...
