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Asia/Singapore Friday, 29th May 2026

Hilton further grows luxury portfolio in Asia-Pacific

Hilton has announced six landmark signings in Asia-Pacific across its portfolio of luxury brands in the year to date. With the signing of Waldorf Astoria...

Singapore cuts mask-wearing requirements from Aug 29

The Singapore government will make mask-wearing optional from August 29, taking a further step towards the country's return to post-lockdown normalcy. Currently, mask-wearing is not...

Malaysia makes destination pitch to Japanese travel partners

Tourism Malaysia concluded last week a familiarisation trip that brought nine travel agents and media representatives from Japan to Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and...

Singapore to drop mask-wearing indoors

With the Covid-19 situation stabilised, Singapore is ready to phase out its indoor mask-wearing policy, said prime minister Lee Hsien Loong during the National...

Sofitel and Emblems to join Hann Lux integrated resort

Accor and Hann have deepened their partnership with a new signing that will see the former bring its Sofitel and Emblems brands into the...

Saudia launches inaugural Seoul-Riyadh service

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has commenced its first direct flight from Seoul to Riyadh in line with its strategy to expand its network of...

Sabah, Penang partner to boost Malaysia tourism

Sabah and Penang will be embarking on a cross-promotion of their respective tourism attractions after signing a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) on August 20. Sabah...

Japan may scrap pre-arrival Covid tests within weeks

Japan is considering the removal of pre-arrival Covid-19 testing requirement for vaccinated inbound travellers, with a decision likely to be made within weeks, reported...

Indonesia promotes tourism offerings in metaverse

Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and Magnus Digital Indonesia, an ad-tech marketing consultant and part of the Volare Advertising Network, have developed...

Tourism Malaysia woos Thailand with roadshow

Tourism Malaysia ran its first post-lockdown sales mission last week to two major cities in Thailand, Songkhla and Bangkok to instil confidence among Thais...