GTEF 2023 culminates in success
The Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) 2023 was held in Macau from September 20 to 23, featuring a series of innovative and inspiring exchanges...
More tourists loosen purse strings in Japan
International tourists in Japan are spending more than ever before, with consumption at 95 per cent of pre-pandemic levels despite arrivals having reached only...
Mekong unveils new initiatives to highlight destination
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) has launched Mekong Voices and Mekong’s Hidden Gems – comprising interviews with local tourism pioneers, and insights into...
Sri Lanka’s national carrier in urgent push for new pilots
SriLankan Airlines is aiming to recruit 80 new pilots to replace lost headcount, with 30 hires set for this year and 50 more by...
A new future for Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector
NEOM, meaning new future, is Saudi Arabia’s US$500 billion project being built from the ground up based on “liveability and sustainability” and where a...
Si Thep’s designation as a UNESCO heritage site raises capacity concerns
At the UNESCO World Heritage Committee’s 45th session in Riyadh on September 19, Si Thep Historical Park in Phetchabun Province achieved World Heritage site...
Aman Group secures further investment, plans to expand globally
Aman Group is poised to expand globally after securing a further investment of US$360 million on top of its existing investment of US$900 million...
Philippines’ DoT receives increase in budget
The proposed budget of the Philippines' Department of Tourism (DoT) during the plenary deliberations on September 19 has been approved by the House of...
Ant Group boosts Alipay+ in mainland China with addition of seven...
Ant Group has added seven new leading e-wallets and payment apps from Asia to the Alipay+-in-China Program, bringing the total number of overseas e-wallets...
Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas floats for the first time
Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas floated for the first time over the weekend and is now one step closer to her debut in...
