Accor, Panthers Group ink deal for Pullman Sydney Penrith
Accor and Panthers Group have partnered to launch a new five-star Pullman hotel at the Penrith Panthers precinct in Western Sydney, slated to open...
Philippines to further ease travel restrictions
The Philippines will soon drop the Covid-19 test requirements for incoming visitors and the mask-wearing mandate for indoor settings.
This was announced by tourism secretary...
Maldives’ tax hike could see arrivals numbers dip
A potential hike in taxes with effect from January 2022 will adversely affect tourism in the Maldives, and industry players are worried that the...
Japan ranks highly for outbound Australian travellers
Australian travellers’ interest in Japan is booming following the Japanese government’s relaxation of border rules to welcome visa-free, individual arrivals from October 11.
According to...
Trip.com readies to support travel recovery when China reopens
Trip.com Group believes that its enormous base of users across China and travel content delivery will enable it to assist travel and tourism partners...
Cross Hotels widens distribution strategy through TA Network partnership
Cross Hotels & Resorts – an international hotel management company wholly owned by the light Centre Travel Group – has partnered with Singapore-headquartered Trip...
Royal Caribbean reveals Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has revealed the first look at Icon of the Seas ahead of its January 2024 debut.
The first Icon Class ship will be...
Okura resort in Phu Quoc to open in 2027
Hotel Okura will open the Okura Resort & Spa Phu Quoc in 2027 at Long Beach on Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam. The property...
Singapore unveils roadmap to transform hotel industry by 2025
The Hotel Industry Transformation Map (ITM) 2025 was launched by minister of state for trade and industry and culture, community and youth, Alvin Tan,...
Government cuts funding for Tourism Australia
Tourism Australia’s funding has been slashed by A$36 million (US$23.3 million) in the Albanese Budget.
The reason for the cut was “due to the temporary...
