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• Agoda Reveals Indonesia Travel Trends as China Demand Surges in 2026

  July 10, 2026

  Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed the latest travel trends for Indonesia in the first half of 2026, highlighting strong inbound travel interest from across the Asia Pacific region. Based on accommodation searches made between January and June 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, Agoda’s data shows Malaysia and Singapore as Indonesia’s top…

• Thailand Showcases Rainy Season Travel with Blooming and Bright Amazing Thailand

  July 10, 2026

  The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting travellers to experience “Blooming and Bright Amazing Thailand”, a seasonal campaign highlighting the beauty of Thailand during the rainy season. This shoulder travel period transforms the country’s landscapes with lush greenery, spectacular waterfalls, fewer crowds, and a more relaxed travel atmosphere. Unlike peak travel periods, the rainy…

• WATG Welcomes Bhavya Kukrety as Managing Director Asia Pacific

  July 10, 2026

  WATG has appointed Bhavya Kukrety as its new Managing Director of Asia Pacific, strengthening the firm’s leadership across the region. In her new role, she will focus on advancing WATG’s integrated approach to design, while embedding sustainability, ecology, and resilience into its built-environment projects. With more than two decades of industry experience, Bhavya will support…

• Regent Hong Kong Named Best Hotel in Hong Kong at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026

  July 9, 2026

  Regent Hong Kong has once again claimed the top spot among the city’s luxury hotels, with readers of Travel + Leisure naming it the Best Hotel in Hong Kong at the Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026. The recognition marks the third consecutive year that the waterfront hotel has won the title, reinforcing its position as…

• Interview: Executive Chef Frank Trepesch on Culinary Excellence at Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok

  July 9, 2026

  During my stay at Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok last month, I had dinner at Flourish, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant. The meal was exceptional—so much so that I asked if I could meet the chef behind it. A short while later, Executive Chef Frank Trepesch came out to greet me. After exchanging a few pleasantries,…

• Anurak Lodge Wins Regenerative Tourism Award at 2026 Responsible Tourism Awards

  July 9, 2026

  Southern Thailand ecolodge recognized for restoring nature and supporting local communities through regenerative tourism. Responsible tourism pioneer Anurak Lodge has been honored with the Regenerative Tourism award at the 2026 Responsible Tourism Awards Southeast Asia, recognizing its long-term commitment to ecological restoration and community-based tourism in southern Thailand. The regional award ceremony took place on…

• NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort Appoints Keith Tomkies as General Manager

  July 9, 2026

  NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort has appointed hospitality veteran Keith Tomkies as General Manager, bringing nearly 30 years of international leadership experience to the private island resort in the Maldives. In Brief Keith Tomkies Brings Global Hospitality Experience to Maldives Resort NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort has announced the appointment of Keith Tomkies as its…

• Stelliers Greater China 2026 Awards Ceremony Returns to Shanghai

  July 8, 2026

  The Stelliers Greater China 2026 Awards Ceremony will return to Shanghai on December 11, 2026, marking the event’s homecoming to the city where Stelliers was founded more than a decade ago. This year’s ceremony will be held at MGM Shanghai West Bund, the first MGM-branded city hotel in China. The venue is located in Shanghai’s…

• Saudi Launches Package Visa to Simplify Tourist Travel Bookings

  July 8, 2026

  Saudi has launched Package Visa, a new digital initiative that integrates tourist visa applications directly into curated travel bookings. The program aims to simplify the travel planning process by allowing eligible visitors to arrange their visa, flights, accommodation, and selected tourism experiences through a single booking. The rollout is now underway through qualified travel and…

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