Timor-Leste joins ASEAN as 11th member
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations – commonly referred to as ASEAN – has welcomed its 11th member for the first time in 26...
Tourism Tropical North Queensland marks 50 years
Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) celebrated its 50th anniversary at the 2025 Qantas and Jetstar TNQ Tourism Industry Excellence Awards on October 24 at...
Tourism Expo Japan calls for stronger outbound travel from central Japan
Inspiring wanderlust was a core theme of this year’s Tourism Expo Japan, the country’s largest international travel event, which attracted 88,500 members of the...
Silversea unveils largest voyage collection for 2027-2028
Silversea has revealed its largest-ever voyage collection for summer 2027 and winter 2027-2028, scheduled to depart between February 2027 and May 2028.
The collection includes...
Independent hotels face mounting distribution challenges
Velocity Ventures, which invests in travel and tourism businesses, has called out a new reality where independent hotels are facing greater distribution challenges.
Speaking at...
Koko Hotels integrates three brands to form unified network in Japan
Polaris Holdings Co. and Minacia Co., which merged in December 2024, have integrated their three original brands – Koko Hotels, Hotel Wing International, and...
Plaza Premium Group builds presence in Cambodia with two lounges at...
Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has opened Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium Lounge at Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The launch strengthens...
Luxury travel shifts from opulence to access and experience
Luxury travel is evolving, with high-net-worth travellers trading opulence for access to remote landscapes, authentic cultural experiences, and personalised journeys.
Hannah Pearson from the Adventure...
HotelMinder creates global network to help hoteliers solve operational challenges
HotelMinder, a hospitality industry resource offering a free knowledge platform and technology marketplace for global hoteliers, has launched Lobby, the industry’s first network connecting...
Scenic Group launches Scenic Ikon ahead of 2028 inaugural season
Scenic Group is expanding its Discovery Yacht fleet with the addition of Scenic Ikon, scheduled to begin sailing in April 2028. The new vessel...
