AirAsia wants to set up Indonesia hub in Lombok
AirAsia has confirmed its intention to develop a new hub in Lombok, Indonesia, as the quake-hit destination works to get back on it feet.
AirAsia...
Sabre’s top consumer trends to watch in hospitality
Sabre has partnered with TrendWatching in a study that looks at the top consumer trends expected to shape the hospitality industry in 2019 and...
Marriott plans 2020 launch for first Aloft in Japan
Marriott International signed an agreement with The Sankei Building Company to open the Aloft Tokyo Ginza in spring 2020.
The new-build will be 16-storey high,...
Intra-region holidays acquires greater shine for SE Asian travellers
South-east Asia may once be perceived as a less sexy backyard for travel but perceptions are now changing, with agents pointing to signs of...
New HKTB campaign casts spotlight on the great outdoors
In its 10th annual Great Outdoors campaign, Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will highlight 13 of the city's landscapes, including through collaborative content with recognised...
Four Seasons plans new resort in Okinawa with Berjaya
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Berjaya Okinawa Development are once again joining hands to develop its second Four Seasons property in Japan, which...
World’s first Zootopia land coming to Shanghai Disneyland
Following the addition of Disney·Pixar Toy Story Land last year, Shanghai Disneyland will soon embark on a second major expansion themed after the Disney...
StayWell continues Indonesia expansion
StayWell Holdings is set to launch Park Regis Menteng at the end of 2020, the second property under the brand in Jakarta and third...
Local trade faces uncertainty amid rumours of Komodo National Park closure
Komodo National Park, currently under assessment due to ecological concerns, may soon be closed, a move that could potentially affect a large part of...
Philippines takes tourism promotion beyond fun in the sun with heritage-centric...
In 2019, the Philippines’ history will receive greater attention as the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) lines up a series of heritage-focussed activities, a departure...
