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Lighting an auspicious path for tourism

Leadership officials from India's Ministry of Tourism and PATA chair Peter Semone (second from right) light a ceremonial lamp together to mark the opening...

Boom time for India’s hotel sector

After dusting off its pandemic-induced woes, hotel chains have stepped up their expansion plans in India with 93 hotels opened as well as 157...

A big, wide hotel world

H World, formerly Huazhu, produces economy hotels with more than 1,000 hotels in China signed during 2Q2023 alone – its chief financial officer He Ji Hong shares why growth is still strong for the company, despite whatever economists might say about China economy or property crisis

Vietjet ramps up international expansion with five new international routes

Vietjet will launch five new international services from Vietnam to Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan, from November onwards. The airline will add two...

United Airlines to fly from San Francisco to Manila

United Airlines will operate the Manila-San Francisco route with 16 weekly flights, starting with a direct, non-stop service on October 29. The airline currently flies...

Thai tourism history course to launch in 2024

Travel trade historian Imtiaz Muqbil is poised to launch a 55-module course in 2024 that will unravel the history of Thai tourism. The course casts...

Seatrade unveils keynote panel for 2023

Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific has announced its 2023 State of the Asia Pacific Cruise industry keynote panel, set to kick off two days of...

Opening stay offers at Conrad Singapore Orchard

Conrad Singapore Orchard is now accepting guest stay reservations beginning January 1, 2024. Members of the loyalty programme Hilton Honors, who book a minimum of...

New luxury camping experience in Chiang Rai

The Visama Mae Chan luxury tented camp in the mountains of Chiang Rai, northern Thailand, will open November 1. The new property will boast 10...

Explore Asia’s best beachfront destinations with BWH Hotels

Strategically located at popular seaside vacation spots, BWH Hotels allows sun-seekers to discover their ultimate beach adventure in the region with ease and style