ITB Asia 2026 to spotlight experiential and niche travel
ITB Asia will introduce curated verticals from 2026, focusing on experiential travel, wellness tourism, luxury and lifestyle, as well as sustainable/regenerative travel. Themed zones...
Japan explores dual-purpose sites combining tourism and disaster preparedness
Disaster preparedness services and tourism sectors could become more interconnected in Japan amid growing awareness of facilities that serve a dual purpose: as sightseeing...
Philippines to reintroduce e-Visas for Chinese travellers in November
The Philippines Department of Tourism (DoT) has welcomed the reinstatement of electronic visas (e-Visas) for Chinese nationals, starting in November 2025.
The DoT said the...
Major travel and tourism tradeshow marks April 2026 for its 14th...
The Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo – known among industry stakeholders as MITE – will return with its 14th edition from April 10 to...
Tanzania targets Asia-Pacific travellers to diversify tourism markets
Tanzania is eyeing Asia-Pacific visitors as it seeks to diversify its source markets and maximise consumer travel demand in the region.
The east African nation...
IATA launches global safety campaign for lithium-powered devices
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries, a global campaign promoting safe travel with mobile phones, laptops, power...
Minor Hotels to unveil Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel in April 2026
Minor Hotels will open Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel in April 2026, marking the Sunshine Coast’s first internationally branded new-build hotel in nearly 40 years.
Developed,...
Central Asia destinations turn to Asia-Pacific markets for arrivals boost
Central Asian destinations are eyeing prime South-east Asian markets as part of a strategy to lure more tourists to its emerging countries.
Igor Nabatnikov, incoming...
BWH Hotels maps further expansion as it nears 80th anniversary
BWH Hotels’ presence is growing in the region, with further expansion on the horizon as it prepares to celebrate 80 years of delivering hospitality...
Indonesia Tourism Industry Association voices concern over revised law exclusion
The Indonesian House of Representatives passed an amendment to Tourism Law No. 10 of 2009 on October 2, which removes the provision recognising the...
