PATA and China Chamber of Tourism formalise partnership
PATA and the China Chamber of Tourism (CCT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen tourism cooperation between China and the Asia-Pacific...
Stuba rolls out booking incentive for travel agents during peak planning...
Stuba has introduced a new incentive aimed at travel agents making hotel bookings during a busy mid-year planning period. The initiative runs until May...
Minor Hotels to develop Anantara resort and residences in Egypt
Minor Hotels has signed Anantara Somabay Resort & Residences, marking an expansion of its presence in Egypt. The project is scheduled to open in...
Agoda, Macao to promote Outer Harbour boutique hotels
Agoda has expanded its partnership with the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) to promote boutique and independent hotels in the city, with a focus...
HBX Group acquires Bridgify to expand experiences platform
HBX Group has agreed to acquire Bridgify, an AI-focused travel technology company, as part of efforts to expand its experiences offering and strengthen technology...
PATA makes AI, ESG micro-learning courses available to tourism professionals
PATA has launched two courses – one on AI and the other on ESG sustainability – under its new Micro-Credentials Programme, designed to give...
Hilton grows lifestyle portfolio with Nanjing and Wuxi hotels
Hilton has signed two lifestyle hotels in Jiangsu province, with a Curio Collection by Hilton property in Nanjing and a Tapestry Collection by Hilton...
Onyx secures financing for EQ Phuket luxury resort
Onyx Hospitality Group has signed a financial support agreement with LH Bank for the development of EQ Phuket, a luxury resort project in Phuket,...
Tourism professionals see responsible development key to long-term industry resilience
Discussions at the PATA Annual Summit 2026 this week on building a resilient future for the tourism industry highlighted a common view: a responsible approach to tourism development gives destinations the agility needed to navigate a volatile environment.
Muslim travel growth driven by inclusive experiences
New research from Mastercard and CrescentRating highlights continued growth in Muslim travel, alongside changing expectations around inclusivity, safety and purpose-led experiences.
The reports, Halal Travel...
