Aviation roundup: Hong Kong Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and more
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BTS tour dates prompt surge in accommodation searches across South Korea
Agoda has recorded increased travel interest in South Korea’s Goyang and Busan following the announcement of BTS’s world tour dates earlier this week. The...
Cathay kicks off 80th anniversary celebrations
Cathay has launched its 80th anniversary, marking eight decades of operations since 1946. The airline will host a series of events, initiatives and activations...
Luxury yacht Luminara begins Asia-Pacific itineraries from Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) welcomed the inaugural arrival of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Luminara, marking the luxury yacht’s deployment from Hong Kong...
Trip.com Group under investigations in China for alleged antitrust conduct
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has placed online travel giant Trip.com Group under investigations for alleged anti-monopoly conduct.
The announcement comes just weeks...
Malaysia rolls out free safety induction for tourism frontline staff
The government is offering free safety and induction training to 10,000 tourism workers nationwide, preparing them to meet health and safety standards as Malaysia...
PATA renews partnership with Euromonitor International to boost Asia-Pacific tourism insights
PATA has extended its preferred partnership with data analytics company Euromonitor International, a provider of global business intelligence, market analysis, and consumer insights.
The collaboration...
Norwegian Cruise Line refreshes brand identity
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has introduced a refreshed brand identity built around its 1990s tagline, It’s Different Out Here, positioning the update as a...
BTS World Tour marks Singapore for four-night performance
K-pop powerhouse, BTS, has unveiled their World Tour schedule for 2026/2027, and has marked Singapore for their longest run in Asia. The South Korean...
Indonesia tourism ministry urges shift to high-value, niche itineraries
Indonesia’s minister of tourism has called on travel companies to develop high-value, niche itineraries to meet current travel demand, as the Ministry of Tourism...
