City of Dreams opens in Sri Lanka, eyes regional gaming market
South Asia’s first integrated resort, which opened over the weekend in Colombo, Sri Lanka, aims to attract high rollers from India, China and South-east...
Mandarin Oriental to open first urban resort in Xi’an in 2029
Mandarin Oriental will debut in north-western China with the launch of Mandarin Oriental, Xi’an in 2029. Developed under a management agreement, the property aims...
Dusit International enters French market with Sydel joint venture
Dusit International has signed a strategic partnership agreement with French real estate investment firm Sydel to establish Dusit France, a joint venture aimed at...
China’s evolving appeal drives Indonesian travel boom
Interest in China is rising among Indonesian travellers, driven by improved air access, new offerings, and growing appeal of cities beyond Beijing and Shanghai.
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Thailand’s event creators underscore strong value in influencer collaboration
As Thailand moves to position itself as a global festival destination, tourism leaders are placing renewed focus on a powerful yet often under-valued asset...
Aviation roundup: Batik Air, Hong Kong Airlines and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships
Heeton Holdings targets Bhutan’s niche market with new five-star hotel
Singapore-based Heeton Holdings is set to open Dawa at Hilltop by Heeton in Paro, Bhutan, this August, marking its first hotel to be both...
Home-grown festivals take centre stage in Thailand’s soft power push
As Thailand eyes its evolution into a global festival nation, event leaders are urging a fundamental rethink: move beyond importing big-name acts and instead...
Cairns’ Skyrail Rainforest Cableway set for major redevelopment by 2027
Cairns’ Skyrail Rainforest Cableway will undergo an A$85 million (US$57 million) upgrade ahead of its 30th anniversary, securing its future as one of Tropical...
Philippine hotel owners optimistic despite dip in foreign arrivals
Philippine hotel owners and investors are continuing to build more properties, including in the luxury segment, undeterred by slowed tourist arrivals and optimistic about...
