Loyalty programmes shape hotel choice as traveller expectations evolve: GHA
New research from Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) indicates that loyalty programmes are playing an increasing role in how travellers choose and book hotels, with...
Agoda, Taipei City Government team up to support tourism growth
Agoda and the Taipei City Government have entered into a partnership to support tourism development and raise the city’s profile among international and domestic...
Qantas Project Sunrise aircraft moves closer to testing stage
The first Airbus A350-1000ULR for Qantas’ Project Sunrise programme has rolled out of the Airbus facility in Toulouse and will begin a two-month flight...
Singapore Flyer refreshes Time Capsule experience
Singapore’s iconic observation wheel, the Singapore Flyer, has reimagined its Time Capsule exhibition.
In collaboration with Epson, the refreshed Time Capsule welcomes visitors into a...
Ascott brings famed striker Hasselbaink to Vietnam for loyalty member engagement...
Ascott Star Rewards (ASR) programme members and fans of the Chelsea Football Club (CFC) were brought into the same space as Chelsea legend Jimmy...
Indonesia allows higher airfares as fuel costs rise
Indonesia’s government has allowed airlines to raise domestic ticket prices by nine to 13 per cent, and increased the fuel surcharge ceiling, as global...
Tourism businesses see health and safety advantages in pursuit of halal...
Halal tourism certification could give hospitality businesses an added health and safety advantage, opined speakers at MITE 2026’s dialogue session, Muslim Tourism Opportunities Salon...
Jumeirah Burj Al Arab to undergo restoration programme
Jumeirah has outlined plans for a phased restoration of the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, aimed at preserving the building’s interiors and long-term condition after...
Trafalgar enters river cruise market with Rhine and Danube sailings
Trafalgar has launched its river cruise programme with inaugural sailings on the Rhine and Danube, extending its guided travel operations beyond land-based itineraries.
The first...
Aviation roundup: Philippine Airlines, Drukair and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships
