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...
Cathay evolves into a premium travel lifestyle brand
Cathay’s new premium travel lifestyle brand is officially rolling out to markets around the world, where customers can look forward to an array of...
Travelport delivers enhanced carbon emission estimates for flights on Travelport+
Travelport is making it easier for agents and travellers to choose carbon-conscious trip options with the launch of transparent and enhanced flight emission estimates.
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ASITA teams up with local polytechnic to jointly organise West Java...
The Association of the Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA) West Java Chapter’s West Java Travel Mart (WJTM) returned from September 10 to 13...
Global tourism leaders unite in Saudi Arabia for World Tourism Day
Saudi Arabia will host this year’s UNWTO World Tourism Day (WTD) in Riyadh – four years after it first opened to global tourists in...
