Trip.com Group anticipates soaring travel bookings for China’s golden week
China’s eight-day Golden Week holiday, which combines the Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day holiday, is set to drive booking consumption as Trip.com Group’s...
TAT Star awards gild travel entrepreneurs for embracing sustainability
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the Sustainable Tourism Acceleration Rating (STAR) project to enhance sustainable tourism and augment Thailand’s standing as...
Marriott International signs three new hotels in Indonesia
Marriott International has signed a hotel management agreement with Indonesian real estate developer Pakuwon Jati to open three properties in Indonesia’s new capital city,...
Vietjet Aviation Academy now part of IATA’s training network
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Vietjet Aviation Academy as its latest regional training partner (RTP) in Vietnam.
As an IATA RTP, Vietjet...
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...
