Ultra-luxury cruise market forecast to double by 2033
The global ultra-luxury cruise market is forecast to experience exponential growth in the next decade, fuelled by the entry of more ultra-luxury hospitality brands...
Complex luxury trips keep travel advisors busy despite AI planning tools
Luxury travel advisors can continue to demonstrate their value in the travel and tourism landscape amid a rise in AI-led travel inspiration, with first-hand...
Thailand Boat Festival 2026 highlights regional marine tourism cooperation
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) supported the Thailand Boat Festival 2026, held from January 15 to January 18 at Phuket Boat Lagoon, as...
Minor Hotels sets 2026 growth priorities around asset-light expansion
Minor Hotels will adopt a more focused growth approach in 2026, following a year of increased development activity, with emphasis on portfolio diversification, geographic...
Macau offers free airport transfers for international visitors via Hong Kong
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has partnered with a Hong Kong-Macau cross-border bus operator to offer free direct coach transfers from Hong Kong...
CrescentRating joins UN Tourism as affiliate member
CrescentRating, a specialist in halal travel, has become the first Singapore-based company to be admitted as an affiliate member of UN Tourism following its...
Singapore Tourism Board unveils Creator Residency pilot with Mondrian Singapore Duxton
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Mondrian Singapore Duxton have launched a collaboration marking the pilot edition of STB’s Creator Residency Programme, presented through...
Agoda, WWF extend Eco Deals partnership with 2026 conservation programme
Agoda and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) have launched the fifth edition of Eco Deals, marking five years of collaboration focused on...
Raja Ampat raises tourism fees to support conservation and communities
Raja Ampat Regency has increased tourism charges for visitors to the marine destination in eastern Indonesia, citing the need to balance conservation efforts with...
Agoda, Mastercard introduce travel rewards solution
Agoda and Mastercard have launched a travel redemption solution aimed at banks seeking to update their loyalty programmes. The arrangement integrates Agoda’s travel inventory...
