Ocean Beach Pool at Ayana Resort Bali, overlooking the dynamic Indian Ocean. Photo by Ayana Resort Bali
Ocean Beach Pool at Ayana Resort Bali, overlooking the dynamic Indian Ocean. Photo by Ayana Resort Bali

Travel News, Hotel Openings & Hospitality Insights

Red Bird Travel News is an independent travel media publication covering hotel news, airline developments, hospitality, tourism and travel across Asia-Pacific and global markets.

Discover the latest hotel openings, brand expansions, airline and aviation news, executive appointments, destination developments, travel trends, exclusive interviews and independent hotel reviews


What We Cover

Hotels & Hospitality → hotel openings, developments, brand launches
Airlines & Aviation → airline news, routes, aviation
Destinations & Tourism → destination news, tourism
Travel Trends & Insights → travel industry developments
Interviews → hotel executives, travel leaders
Hotel & Travel Reviews → independent reviews


Latest News

  • TAP Air Portugal Appoints José Eduardo Moreira as New COO

    TAP Air Portugal has appointed José Eduardo Moreira as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The appointment follows the resignation of Mário Chaves from the position. The airline confirmed the change after the Board of Directors decided to co-opt Moreira to the role. José Eduardo Moreira Takes Over as COO José Eduardo Moreira joined TAP…

  • Choice Hotels Partners With Google on AI-Powered Hotel Booking

    Planning a trip should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Yet finding the right hotel can mean opening multiple tabs, comparing photos and reviews, and checking rates one by one. Choice Hotels is partnering with Google to make that process easier. The hotel company is an early partner for hotel booking through AI Mode in Search, a…

  • Rosewood Hotel Group Appoints Kenny Toy as Senior Vice President, Commercial, Global

    Rosewood Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Kenny Toy as Senior Vice President, Commercial, Global. Based at the Group’s corporate office in Hong Kong, Kenny will report to Anthony Ingham, Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, he will lead the Group’s global commercial strategy across sales, marketing, distribution, revenue management, partnerships and e-commerce.…

  • Royal Caribbean to Return Voyager of the Seas to Hong Kong in 2028

    Following the announcement of an extended Singapore season for Navigator of the Seas, Royal Caribbean is expanding its presence in Asia with the return of Voyager of the Seas. Beloved by Chinese vacationers, Voyager of the Seas will be seasonally homeported in Hong Kong from January to February 2028. The ship will offer new itineraries…

  • Helsinki Biennial 2027 Reveals Theme and First 12 Artists

    Following a record-breaking edition that attracted more than half a million visits, Helsinki Biennial returns in summer 2027. The fourth edition will invite visitors to discover world-class contemporary art across the historic island of Vallisaari, Esplanade Park and HAM Helsinki Art Museum. The biennial has now revealed its theme, Unknowns, and announced its first 12…

  • Club Med Owner Fosun Plans Hong Kong Listing for ClubMed Lifestyle Group

    According to an announcement published by Fosun International Limited, ClubMed Lifestyle Group, a subsidiary of Fosun International, has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The proposed separate listing would take place on the Main Board. The joint sponsors are BNP Paribas, HSBC and J.P. Morgan, in alphabetical order. According to the…

  • InterContinental Expands Timeshifter Partnership to All Guests

    InterContinental is extending its global partnership with Timeshifter, giving guests across its 242 hotels and resorts in almost 70 countries complimentary access to personalised jet lag mitigation plans. Now, every guest staying at an InterContinental hotel or resort can access a personalised plan to overcome travel fatigue. This applies whether they are staying for the…

  • Andaz Gold Coast Opens Reservations Ahead of Late 2026 Debut

    Andaz Gold Coast is now accepting reservations ahead of its anticipated opening in late 2026. The opening will mark the debut of the Andaz brand in Australia and the Pacific. Located at 16 Casino Drive in Broadbeach, the hotel will bring Andaz’s design-led and locally rooted approach to one of Australia’s most celebrated coastal destinations.…

  • Ivan Giles Appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

    Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai announces the appointment of Ivan Giles as General Manager, marking a new chapter for the resort amid the rice fields and mountains of Northern Thailand. With more than 20 years of international hospitality experience across the Americas and Asia, Ivan arrives in Chiang Mai from Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, where…



Reviews

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Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh on Pexels

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Evergreen Guides

These are practical travel guides, hotel booking tips, and planning resources designed to help you travel smarter year-round.

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