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Sun Siyam Group promotes Deepak Booneady to group CEO

Sun Siyam Group has promoted Deepak Booneady to group CEO, where he will assume overall responsibility for Sun Siyam Group and its businesses, overseeing...

Changi Airport sets new passenger record as travel demand rises

Passenger traffic at Singapore Changi Airport reached an all-time high in 2025, with 69.98 million passenger movements recorded, a 3.4 per cent increase compared...

PATA establishes partnership with Phuket Hotels Association

PATA has entered into a partnership agreement with the Phuket Hotels Association (PHA), a non-profit organisation representing hotels across Phuket in southern Thailand. Signed by...

Novotel places everyday well-being at centre of new brand direction

Novotel, Accor’s founding brand, has launched Longevity Everyday, a global brand strategy focused on integrating well-being into everyday travel and reframing the role hotels...

Aviation roundup: Air India, Singapore Airlines and more

Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships

Swan Hellenic adds scuba diving to Raja Ampat Voyages

Swan Hellenic has introduced a series of scuba diving options on four East Asia voyages to Raja Ampat, operated aboard the expedition ship SH...

Ultra-luxury cruise market forecast to double by 2033

The global ultra-luxury cruise market is forecast to experience exponential growth in the next decade, fuelled by the entry of more ultra-luxury hospitality brands...

Complex luxury trips keep travel advisors busy despite AI planning tools

Luxury travel advisors can continue to demonstrate their value in the travel and tourism landscape amid a rise in AI-led travel inspiration, with first-hand...

Thailand Boat Festival 2026 highlights regional marine tourism cooperation

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) supported the Thailand Boat Festival 2026, held from January 15 to January 18 at Phuket Boat Lagoon, as...

Minor Hotels sets 2026 growth priorities around asset-light expansion

Minor Hotels will adopt a more focused growth approach in 2026, following a year of increased development activity, with emphasis on portfolio diversification, geographic...