Thailand cuts visa-free stays for tourists amid crime concerns
Thailand is preparing to reduce the duration of visa-free stays for travellers from more than 90 countries as part of efforts to address criminal...
New Australian platform connects users with local experiences
An Australian media platform focused on creator-led discovery is set to launch a new app aimed at connecting users with local businesses and experiences.
Developed...
Bhaya Cruises returns with annual Clean The Bay initiative in Halong...
Bhaya Cruises will hold the ninth edition of its annual Clean The Bay environmental initiative on May 28, 2026, in Halong Bay. The Green...
Club Med Bintan refreshes resort with family-focused upgrades
Club Med Bintan is introducing a series of enhancements across the resort, with upgrades rolling out progressively through 2026. The updates include new family...
Malaysia tourism off to strong start
Malaysia recorded a strong start to Visit Malaysia Year 2026, welcoming 10.64 million international visitors in the first quarter of the year, a 5.4...
Air India cuts likely to drive fare hikes
Air India last week announced a rationalisation of services on select international routes across North America, Europe, Australia, the Far East, South-east Asia and...
Hilton grows Asia pipeline with Busan and Hyderabad signings
Hilton has signed agreements for two Hilton Garden Inn properties in South Korea and India, reinforcing its expansion across key growth markets in Asia....
Malaysia expands Muslim-friendly standards
The Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) is advancing the global expansion of Malaysia’s Muslim-friendly tourism standards through a new international partnership.
The lead agency under the...
Luxury hotels lead Indonesia rebound
Indonesia’s luxury hotel sector has returned to pre-pandemic occupancy levels, outpacing all other hotel classes and signalling renewed strength in premium travel demand.
Speaking at...
Sydney to host ATE27 as tourism growth plan ramps up
Sydney will host the 2027 Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), as Tourism Australia advances a long-term strategy to lift high-yield international visitor spending to as...
