TTG Conversations: Five Questions with Laura Houldsworth, Booking.com
A massive spike in travel searches followed hot on the heels of the announcement of South Korean boy band BTS’s world tour destinations and...
Malaysia targets intra-Asia travel as Middle East tensions reshape demand
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Malaysia is positioning itself to capture a surge in intra-regional travel, with industry leaders seeing an opportunity...
Thailand looks to GSTC 2026 to drive business benefits nationwide
Thailand will host its first major Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) event in Phuket province from April 21 to 24, 2026. The tourism sector...
BWH Hotels doubles down on Asia-Pacific with multi-market signings
BWH Hotels continues to expand its Asia-Pacific footprint across Japan, Australia, and Vietnam, following a series of signings held at Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit...
Fuel shortage disrupts Thailand tours and threatens Songkran travel
A severe fuel bottleneck across Thailand is disrupting tour bus operations and stalling forward bookings, prompting the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) to...
Raffles Sentosa Singapore sets up spa within restored heritage site
Raffles Sentosa Singapore has opened Raffles Sentosa Spa, a wellness facility located within the resort’s grounds on Sentosa island.
Set within 100,000m² of landscaped greenery,...
Thailand tourism sector cuts prices and boosts flights ahead of Songkran
Thailand's tourism industry is adapting to challenging conditions ahead of the 2026 Songkran holiday.
Amid global volatility, flight disruptions and high travel costs, both the...
BWH Hotels revamps loyalty programme to attract younger travellers
BWH Hotels is preparing for a brand transformation centred on a revamped loyalty programme designed to strip away industry complexities and appeal to a...
EHL expands into gastronomy with new associate culinary degree
EHL will introduce a two-year associate degree in international culinary arts, fine-dining experience and restaurant management, with the first intake scheduled for September 2027.
The...
Grab Thailand details high-yield tourist playbook for hospitality sector
Grab Thailand is advising food service operators to adapt their digital and commercial strategies to capture a highly lucrative demographic – tourists.
“We expect an...
