Foreign retirees drawn to Philippines as retiree visa approvals near 4,000
More foreign retirees and their families are choosing to stay in the Philippines, partly due to incentives provided by the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA),...
Agoda, Busan City join forces to boost tourism
Agoda has signed a two-year memorandum of understanding with Busan City to promote tourism and support related initiatives. The partnership, the first between Agoda...
Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore completes S$40 million improvements
Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS), managed by SATS-Creuers Cruise Services (SCCS), has completed a S$40 million (US$29 million) upgrade to improve passenger experience...
Crowne Plaza set for 2029 opening in Sydney’s Parramatta
IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Urban Property Group to open Crowne Plaza Parramatta, a 217-room hotel set within a new mixed-use development...
Further East 2025 to spotlight alternative urban escapes, emerging travel trends
Further East, the annual event where global travel buyers meet distinctive brands in Asia-Pacific, will hold its sixth edition with record attendance and a...
Banyan Group marks 100th resort with Rainforest Festival supporting local charities
Banyan Group will celebrate the grand opening of its 100th resort worldwide with the inaugural Rainforest Festival, a week-long programme from November 27 to...
Mett lands in Singapore, heralds growing Asia presence
Sunset Hospitality Group launched Mett Singapore on Tuesday morning, setting several major milestones for the company that has built a global empire on accommodation,...
ACI HR Solutions recognises mentorship in hospitality industry
A celebrated chef and a seasoned hotelier are acknowledged for their efforts in developing others in their professional community by ACI HR Solutions’s annual...
Hyatt to debut Andaz hotel in Hong Kong
Hyatt Hotels Corporation will open its first Andaz hotel in Hong Kong in 2027 through a management agreement with Wing Tai Properties and CSI...
Japan sees rise in overnight travel options
As hotel prices in Japan continue to rise, cost-conscious travellers are looking for more affordable ways to stay, including use of overnight ferries and...
