Rixos to debut in South-east Asia
Rixos Hotels is set to open its first property in South-east Asia later this year with the debut of Rixos Phu Quoc Vietnam. Located...
Star of the Seas joins Royal Caribbean fleet
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of Star of the Seas, the latest ship in its Icon Class, following nearly two years of construction at...
Aviation roundup: Ethiopian Airlines, Vietjet and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships
Diriyah Company targets Asia-Pacific markets ahead of 2030 visitor goal
The Diriyah Company, responsible for developing the Diriyah project, is targeting key Asia-Pacific markets including China, Australia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and India as...
Bali tourism operators call for urgent maritime safety reforms
A series of recent maritime accidents around Bali has raised concern among tourism operators, who are urging improvements in vessel safety standards, port supervision,...
Malaysia targets Indonesian travellers with new homestay showcase
The Malaysian Homestay Entrepreneurs Association (MHEA), in collaboration with Tourism Malaysia, recently held the inaugural Homestay Tourism Showcase (HOTAS) 2025 in Indonesia.
This initiative aims...
UOB Travel Planners broadens cruise portfolio with Ritz-Carlton’s Luminara
UOB Travel Planners (UTP) is preparing to promote Luminara, the third and largest superyacht in the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fleet, as it arrives in...
British Airways signs SAF supply deal with EcoCeres
British Airways has signed a multi-year agreement with renewable fuels producer EcoCeres for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The partnership is expected to...
Travel start-up TRAppe publishes Bali e-guide for conscious travellers
Singapore-based start-up TRAppe, a travel platform focused on curated, lifestyle-forward sustainable travel experiences, has debuted its Bali e-guide, featuring over 100 curated sustainable businesses,...
ASEAN, South Korea plan tourism recovery at Danang roundtable
Tourism officials from ASEAN member states and the Republic of Korea met in Danang, Vietnam, last week to explore ways to revive travel between...
