Tag: Asia Pacific
Thailand hotel owners pivot to flexible costs as supply growth slows
Thailand’s hotel sector is entering a phase of operational maturity, with the focus shifting from aggressive inventory expansion to more sophisticated cost management and...
Thailand sees record hotel transaction volumes in 2025
Thailand’s hotel investment market reached a record level in 2025, with total transaction volume of 26.4 billion baht (US$845.6 million), the highest ever recorded...
Bali weighs tougher entry checks for international visitors
The Bali provincial government is considering stricter entry requirements for international visitors, including proof of financial capacity and verification of travel plans, as part...
Thailand tourism leaders warn of strategic crossroads amid regional competition
Industry leaders at Thailand Tourism Forum 2026 warned that the kingdom is at a “defining nexus”, saying infrastructure gaps and the rise of neighbouring...
Thai Airways signals resurgence with A321neo debut
Thai Airways officially entered a new phase of short- and medium-haul travel on January 22, 2026, as its first Airbus A321neo, named “Bowonrangsi”, completed...
PATA formalises collaboration with Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association
PATA and the Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association (APOLA) have formalised a partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
APOLA is a not-for-profit organisation established...
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...
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...
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...
CrescentRating joins UN Tourism as affiliate member
CrescentRating, a specialist in halal travel, has become the first Singapore-based company to be admitted as an affiliate member of UN Tourism following its...
