Mandarin Oriental adds a luxurious touch to Malaysia’s southern coast
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has kicked off 2026 with the launch of its first beach resort in South-East Asia. Located in Desaru Coast, a...
Thai travel trade rolls out diverse strategies amid strong baht
Following a turbulent 2025 marked by natural disasters, political shifts and a strengthening baht that eroded regional competitiveness, Thailand’s inbound players are rolling out...
ASEAN tourism pushes for seamless air access
As ASEAN accelerates its tourism ambitions, aviation specialists are urging destinations to rethink how air connectivity is built, sustained and scaled.
Panellists at the forum...
South Africa looks to grow South-east Asia market with ministerial visit
South Africa’s minister of tourism, Patricia de Lille, will visit Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia from February 2 to 6, 2026, as part of efforts...
Bellevue Bohol diversifies resort experiences
Almost a decade after partnering with the 5150 triathlon, Bellevue Resort in Bohol is broadening its focus beyond endurance sports, repositioning itself as a...
Asset World Corporation, Marriott International ink agreement for Pattaya and Koh...
Asset World Corporation (AWC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Marriott International covering developments in two of Thailand’s established beach destinations: Pattaya in...
TRAppe takes commission-free travel platform global
TRAppe has expanded its travel platform beyond Bali, adding listings across multiple destinations worldwide. The platform features locally owned accommodation, restaurants, tours and experiences,...
ASEAN Tourism Forum heads to Singapore in 2027
The annual ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF), which rotates alphabetically among member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), will arrive on Singapore’s...
ASEAN tourism shifts towards immersive, digital experiences
The region’s tourism industry is seeing strong growth in immersive, culture-led and digitally driven travel experiences, according to panellists at the ASEAN Tourism Conference’s...
ChristchurchNZ targets Australian market with new campaign
ChristchurchNZ has launched Discover Different, a tourism marketing campaign aimed at Australian travellers, promoting travel to New Zealand’s Central South Island. The campaign runs...
