Indian travel trade welcomes Union Budget’s focus on tourism sector
Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, outlining several initiatives aimed at strengthening the tourism sector.
As part of...
Chinese agents eye niche and high-quality tours for 2026
A recent outbound survey by China Outbound and Inbound Travel Market (COITM) on the 2026 outlook among Chinese travel agents shows a high percentage,...
Royal Caribbean Group secures orders for new Discovery Class ships
Royal Caribbean Group has entered into a series of agreements with Chantiers de l’Atlantique to secure the construction of its new Discovery Class ships...
Plaza Premium Group unveils lounge upgrades at Dammam airport
Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has reopened its Plaza Premium Lounge at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam following a comprehensive rebuild. Originally opened in...
Etihad Airways, The Postcard Hotel to expand South Asia rewards
Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has entered into a partnership with The Postcard Hotel, expanding its hotel partner network in South...
Chasing dark skies at sea with Silolona Sojourns
Silolona Sojourns has released its calendar of astrotourism-focused sailings for 2026, highlighting key celestial events visible from its two phinisi yachts, Silolona and Si...
Mandarin Oriental adds a luxurious touch to Malaysia’s southern coast
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has kicked off 2026 with the launch of its first beach resort in South-East Asia. Located in Desaru Coast, a...
Thai travel trade rolls out diverse strategies amid strong baht
Following a turbulent 2025 marked by natural disasters, political shifts and a strengthening baht that eroded regional competitiveness, Thailand’s inbound players are rolling out...
ASEAN tourism pushes for seamless air access
As ASEAN accelerates its tourism ambitions, aviation specialists are urging destinations to rethink how air connectivity is built, sustained and scaled.
Panellists at the forum...
South Africa looks to grow South-east Asia market with ministerial visit
South Africa’s minister of tourism, Patricia de Lille, will visit Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia from February 2 to 6, 2026, as part of efforts...
