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Thailand’s visa U-turn comes too late for India trade

Thailand's reinstatement of visa-free entry for Indian travellers has been welcomed by the inbound trade, but operators say two months of policy uncertainty have...

Singapore Tourism Board teams up with TransNusa to grow Indonesian traffic

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has signed its first strategic partnership with Indonesian carrier TransNusa to strengthen air connectivity between Indonesia and Singapore. The...

MyBHA signs three MoUs with Thai organisations to support Visit Malaysia 2026

The Malaysia Budget & Business Hotel Association (MyBHA) has signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Thai tourism and business organisations to strengthen bilateral...

Fairmont to debut luxury resort in Niseko in 2028

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will expand its presence in Japan with the opening of Fairmont Niseko, a 165-room luxury resort scheduled to welcome guests...

Flexible booking emerges as a priority for Asian travellers

Accommodation type remains the most-used search filter on Agoda, but travellers across Asia are increasingly prioritising booking flexibility when choosing where to stay, according...

Sleep well by the sea at Villa Le Corail

Villa Le Corail, A Gran Meliá Hotel in Nha Trang has introduced Wellness by the Sea, a new collection of treatments at Song Spa...

Udon Thani’s time to shine

Mega-events and star power propel Thailand’s north-east into the global spotlight

Conversions gain ground

Hotel conversions are claiming a growing share of South-east Asia's development pipeline, as high debt costs and stretched construction timelines push owners away from new builds and towards faster, cheaper transformations of existing assets.

Western Australia strengthens trade and tourism ties with Singapore

Tourism Western Australia is reinforcing its long-standing economic partnership with Singapore, citing strong trade figures, record visitor arrivals, and growing investment opportunities across energy...

Wyndham Rewards’ lifestyle evolution brings greater business advantage

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is evolving its Wyndham Rewards loyalty programme with lifestyle partnerships and exclusive experiences designed to strengthen customer engagement before, during...