Thailand hotel investors focus on structure and resilience
Global law firm Watson Farley & Williams and hospitality consultancy C9 Hotelworks have released the Thailand Hotel Investment Guide 2026, a 30-page publication indicating...
Marriott signs Osaka conversion to debut Series by Marriott in Japan
Marriott International has entered an agreement with Blackstone to convert an existing 14-storey hotel in Osaka into a Series by Marriott property, marking the...
Airbnb enables pay-later bookings for Asia-Pacific travellers
Airbnb has introduced a Reserve Now, Pay Later payment option for guests in Asia-Pacific, allowing travellers to secure eligible stays without paying at the...
Airalo, Cathay to offer eSIMs with Asia Miles
Cathay and eSIM provider Airalo have teamed up to provide preferentially priced eSIMs to Cathay Pacific travellers, with members earning 100 Asia Miles for...
TTG Conversations: Five Questions with Michael Ma, Sentosa Development Corporation
Climate change has brought higher temperatures and unexpected showers to Singapore, affecting the way people spend time outdoors. For Sentosa Development Corporation, which manages...
Singapore Tourism Board renews digital payments partnership with Ant International
The Singapore Tourism Board and Ant International have renewed their multi-year strategic partnership to support tourism growth through digital payments and data-driven insights.
The collaboration...
Klook inks Osaka tourism partnership to support regional growth
Klook has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau (OCTB) to strengthen regional tourism development and enhance visitor...
Fusion Hotel Group to develop beachfront wellness resort in Phu Quoc
Fusion Hotel Group has signed a long-term hotel management agreement with Tropical Corporation to develop a new full-service wellness-focused resort on Phu Quoc Island...
Philippine hotel owners oppose plan to scrap travel tax
The Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) has raised concerns over proposals to abolish the national travel tax, warning that the move could undermine the...
UK rolls out ETA requirement for 85 countries
From today, foreign visitors from 85 countries are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK.
The ETA must be secured...
