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May 6 2026

Azerai La Residence Hue Joins Travel + Leisure 500 Best Hotels 2026

Azerai La Residence Hue Joins Travel + Leisure 500 Best Hotels 2026
Azerai La Residence Hue, a historic riverside hotel, named among Travel + Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels 2026

May 5 2026

Visa Destinations Expands to Thailand, Targets Asia Travel Shift

Visa Destinations Expands to Thailand, Targets Asia Travel Shift
Thailand becomes the first Asia Pacific market for Visa Destinations, focusing on local experiences

May 5 2026

ITE Hong Kong 2026 Expands with Ice Travel and Global Exhibitors

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ITE Hong Kong 2026 will showcase global destinations and emerging travel trends in Asia’s outbound market

May 5 2026

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The Orient Express Corinthian brings luxury rail heritage to Mediterranean yachting

April 30 2026

12Go ChatGPT App Launch Expands Asia Transport Booking Access

12Go ChatGPT App Launch Expands Asia Transport Booking Access
12Go integrates Asia transport booking into ChatGPT for real-time search and comparison (Image created by AI using DALL·E)

April 23 2026

Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus Unveils Major Renovation of Landmark Hotel

Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus historic hotel building and gardens in Istanbul
Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus historic hotel building and gardens in Istanbul

April 30 2026

Agoda Data Highlights Tokyo, Pattaya, Seoul Among Top Labor Day 2026 Destinations

Seoul, photo by Markus Winkler on Pixabay
Seoul, photo by Markus Winkler on Pixabay

April 27 2026

Klook Launches Real-Time Rail Booking in Korea with KORAIL for Seamless Travel

Klook Launches Real-Time Rail Booking in Korea with KORAIL for Seamless Travel
KTX high-speed train for real-time rail booking Korea

April 27 2026

Hilton Expands Luxury and Lifestyle Brands Across Asia Pacific with New Openings in 2026

Hilton Expands Luxury and Lifestyle Brands Across Asia Pacific with New Openings in 2026
Hilton’s luxury hotel expansion continues across key cities in Asia Pacific, with eight new openings by 2026. Pictured: NoMad in Singapore will open in early 2027

April 23 2026

Club Med Exclusive Collection Koh Samui Resort Announced for 2028

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Club Med Exclusive Collection resort in Koh Samui, Thailand, scheduled to open in 2028

April 21 2026

The Hari Hong Kong Art Prize 2026 Announces Winners in Latest Edition

The Hari Hong Kong Art Prize 2026 Announces Winners in Latest Edition
Guests at The Hari Art Prize event at The Hari Hong Kong

April 20 2026

Changi Airport Private Terminal Breaks Ground at Terminal 2

Changi Airport Group breaks ground on a new private terminal near Terminal 2 scheduled to open in 2027
Changi Airport Group breaks ground on a new private terminal near Terminal 2 scheduled to open in 2027

April 19 2026

DerbySoft Global Data Network Adds Spring Airlines to Flight Distribution Platform

Spring Airlines joins DerbySoft’s Global Data Network for Flights to expand distribution across Asian travel markets
Spring Airlines joins DerbySoft’s Global Data Network for Flights to expand distribution across Asian travel markets

April 17 2026

T’ang Court Langham Shanghai Michelin Stars Rise to Two in 2026 Guide

T’ang Court at The Langham Shanghai Xintiandi earned two MICHELIN stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide
T’ang Court at The Langham Shanghai Xintiandi earned two MICHELIN stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide

April 16 2026

Lighthouse Launches ChatGPT Hotel Booking App for Direct Hotel Reservations

Lighthouse Launches ChatGPT Hotel Booking App for Direct Hotel Reservations
Lighthouse launches a ChatGPT hotel booking app enabling direct hotel booking within AI travel searches

April 13 2026

Park Hyatt Changsha Earns Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Award

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Park Hyatt Changsha occupies the top floors of Changsha IFS Tower 2 in Hunan’s capital city

April 13 2025

Agoda Opens New Regional Office at One Bangkok in Bangkok

Agoda’s new regional office at One Bangkok consolidates nearly 4,000 employees in a purpose-built technology hub in central Bangkok
Agoda’s new regional office at One Bangkok consolidates nearly 4,000 employees in a purpose-built technology hub in central Bangkok

April 13 2025

United Airlines Heathrow Marks 35 Years of Transatlantic Flights

Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France_Photo by Czapp Árpád on Pexels
Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France_Photo by Czapp Árpád on Pexels

Pacific Asia Travel Association Announces PATA Annual Summit 2027 to Be Hosted in Sanya, Hainan Province

Sanya in Hainan Province will host the PATA Annual Summit 2027, bringing global tourism leaders to the coastal destination.
Sanya in Hainan Province will host the PATA Annual Summit 2027, bringing global tourism leaders to the coastal destination.

April 12 2026

Grand Mansion Hotel Nanjing Hosts “A Dream of the Six Dynasties” Cultural Salon

Grand Mansion Hotel Nanjing Hosts “A Dream of the Six Dynasties” Cultural Salon
Set in the historic core of Nanjing, Grand Mansion Hotel Nanjing blends museum-grade heritage with refined contemporary hospitality.

April 8 2026

Lufthansa 100th Anniversary Celebrated with Historic Berlin Flights

Lufthansa 100th Anniversary Celebrated with Historic Berlin Flights
Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 “Berlin” in special anniversary livery marking the airline’s centenary celebrations

Sofitel London St James Unveils Newly Redesigned Signature Suites by Pierre-Yves Rochon

Sofitel London St James Unveils Newly Redesigned Signature Suites by Pierre-Yves Rochon
Suite 70 at Sofitel London St James reflects the bold aesthetic of 1970s London through bespoke furniture and design elements.

April 5 2026

The Langham, Ningbo Hotel Announced in Historic Haishu District

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The Langham, Ningbo will restore historic buildings in the Xiushui Street area of Haishu District

April 5 2026

Frasers Hospitality Plans 18 New Serviced Residences Across Asia by 2028

Fraser Suites Bangkok will open in 2026 within the One Bangkok mixed-use development
Fraser Suites Bangkok will open in 2026 within the One Bangkok mixed-use development

April 4 2026

Aerial view of Banyan Tree Samui
Aerial view of Banyan Tree Samui

April 4 2026

Maldives to Host World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026

The Rainforest Banyan Tree Spa Samui
The Maldives is renowned for its powder-white beaches, turquoise lagoons and iconic overwater villas

March 30 2026

Beijing Named Official Host City for China International MICE Exchange (CIMX)

Beijing will serve as the Official Host City of the inaugural China International MICE Exchange (CIMX)
Beijing will serve as the Official Host City of the inaugural China International MICE Exchange (CIMX)

March 27 2026

Marriott International Vietnam Expansion: 10 New Hotels with Sun Group

Marriott International Vietnam Expansion: 10 New Hotels with Sun Group
Photo by Marriott

March 26 2026

Jin Jiang International Named Official Travel and Hospitality Group Partner for ITB China 2026

Jin Jiang International Named Official Travel and Hospitality Group Partner for ITB China 2026

March 26 2026

Accor Collection Brands Expansion Accelerates Global Growth

Accor Collection Brands Expansion Accelerates Global Growth
Lucknam Park, Emblems Collection

March 25 2026

Hilton Q2 2026 Hotel Openings and Renovations Expand Global Portfolio

Kahavadi Chiang Rai, Curio Collection by Hilton (Photo: Hilton)
Kahavadi Chiang Rai, Curio Collection by Hilton (Photo: Hilton)

March 23 2026

Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Virtuoso Partnership Expands Global Advisor Access

Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Virtuoso Partnership Expands Global Advisor Access
Photo: Sofitel Ambassador Seoul

March 22 2026

MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026: Full Restaurant List and New Awards Revealed

MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026: Full Restaurant List and New Awards Revealed
Photo: Michelin

March 21 2026

Four Seasons Yachts Launches Inaugural Vessel Four Seasons I for Ultra-Luxury Mediterranean Cruises

Photo: Four Seasons
Photo: Four Seasons

March 20 2026

Hilton YOTEL Agreement Brings Tech-Forward Hotels to Key Cities Worldwide

Hilton adds YOTEL to its growing urban lifestyle portfolio globally
Hilton adds YOTEL to its growing urban lifestyle portfolio globally

March 19 2026

Accreditation remains valid through 2029
Accreditation remains valid through 2029

March 18 2026

Maldives Private Jet Arrivals Surge 166% as Airline Capacity Expands Amid Middle East Disruptions

Photo: Maldives Airports Company Limited
Photo: Maldives Airports Company Limited

March 17 2026

IMG Travel Insurance Named Top Provider in U.S. News 2026 Rankings

IMG Travel Insurance Named Top Provider in U.S. News 2026 Rankings

March 17 2026

Fusion Hotel Group Acquisition by SC Capital Partners Expands Pan-Asian Hospitality Platform

Fusion Hotel Group Acquisition by SC Capital Partners Expands Pan-Asian Hospitality Platform
(Left) Christopher Hur, Chief Executive Officer of Fusion Hotel Group; Suchad Chiaranussati, Founder and Chairman of SC Capital Partners (Right)

March 16 2026

Trip.com Group and Visa Partner to Launch Virtual Travel Card Program for Global Travel Payments

Trip.com Group and Visa Partner to Launch Virtual Travel Card Program for Global Travel Payments

March 15 2026

Conrad Ulaanbaatar: Hilton Signs First Hotel in Mongolia, Opening Planned for 2028

Conrad Ulaanbaatar: Hilton Signs First Hotel in Mongolia, Opening Planned for 2028
Rendering of Conrad Ulaanbaatar

March 15 2026

The Luxury Collection Debuts in Cambodia and Laos with Marriott Agreement for La Résidence Angkor and La Résidence Phou Vao

Official Signing Ceremony_Seated L-R: Andree Susilo, Rajeev Menon, Eddie Kiasrithanakorn, Sokoun Chanpreda; Standing L-R: Sanya Souvanna Phouma, Parisa Pangchan, Magdalene Kiasrithanakorn, Boonjira Chanpreda, Anthony Lark
Official Signing Ceremony_Seated L-R: Andree Susilo, Rajeev Menon, Eddie Kiasrithanakorn, Sokoun Chanpreda; Standing L-R: Sanya Souvanna Phouma, Parisa Pangchan, Magdalene Kiasrithanakorn, Boonjira Chanpreda, Anthony Lark

March 12 2026

Frasers Hospitality Launches $140M Asset Enhancement Programme Across London, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore

Mock-up kitchenette & vanity_study in Standard Studio King (Capri by Fraser, Kensington, London)
Mock-up kitchenette & vanity_study in Standard Studio King (Capri by Fraser, Kensington, London)

March 11 2026

Oakwood Premier Raffles Place Singapore to Open 1 April 2026 in CapitaSpring

Oakwood Premier Raffles Place Singapore to Open 1 April 2026
Oakwood Premier Raffles Place Singapore to Open 1 April 2026

March 11 2026

Airfare increases have been announced by Qantas Airways, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Air New Zealand

Photo by SevenStorm JUHASZIMRUS_Pexels
Photo: SevenStorm JUHASZIMRUS_Pexels

March 10 2026

MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026: Full Restaurant List and New Awards Revealed

Rosewood Hotel Group Introduces 16-Week Global Parental Leave Policy for Employees
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March 8 2028

Lonely Planet Launches Lonely Planet App and Bookable Journeys as It Evolves Into a Digital Travel Platform

Lonely Planet Apps
Lonely Planet Apps

March 7 2026

PATA Media Partnership with Breaking Travel News Announced for 2026 Events

PATA Media Partnership with Breaking Travel News Announced for 2026 Events

March 5 2026

Luminara Summer 2027 Asia and Alaska Itineraries Revealed by The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Luminara is the third vessel in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fleet
Luminara is the third vessel in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fleet

March 4 2026

Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane to Open in Q2 2026 as Minor Hotels Expands in Laos

Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane_Aerial_Photo by Minor Hotels
Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane_Aerial_Photo by Minor Hotels

March 4 2026

Global Hotel Alliance Signs Agreement with Tokyu Hotels & Resorts to Expand in Japan

(Right) Takashi Takei, President and Representative Director of THR and Chris Hartley, CEO of GHA (Left)
(Right) Takashi Takei, President and Representative Director of THR and Chris Hartley, CEO of GHA (Left)

March 4 2025

World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and WSTHA Launch Joint Global Sustainability Platform

World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and WSTHA Launch Joint Global Sustainability Platform
WSTHA Logo

March 3 2026

The Mira Hong Kong Hosts Second Annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner to Advance Muslim-Friendly Tourism

The Mira Hong Kong Hosts Second Annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner to Advance Muslim-Friendly Tourism
VIPs gather on stage at the 2026 Ramadan Iftar Dinner at The Mira, joined by 12 Consuls General and event co-hosts

Feb 28 2026

Waldorf Astoria Goa Signing Marks Hilton Luxury Expansion in South Goa

Waldorf Astoria Goa Signing Marks Hilton Luxury Expansion in South Goa
Back (L-R): Jacob Purackal, senior director, Development, South Aisa, Hilton; Clarence Tan, senior vice president, Development, Asia Pacific, Hilton; Ashok Ummat, director, Triton Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd.; Mr. Rajesh S. Dempo, CEO, Dempo Group; Shrinivas Dempo, chairman, Dempo Group; Alan Watts, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton; Ratan Sharma; CMD, Triton Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd; Zubin Saxena, senior vice president & Regional Head, South Asia, Hilton

Front (L-R): Candice D’Cruz, vice president, Luxury Brands, Asia Pacific, Hilton; Pallavi Shrinivas Dempo, executive director, Dempo Group; Jui Kulkarni Sharma, director, Triton Hotels & Resorts

Feb 27 2026

PATA Gold Awards 2026 Opens Entries for Asia Pacific Tourism Industry

PATA Gold Awards 2026 Opens Entries for Asia Pacific Tourism Industry
ATA Gold Awards 2026 Entry Deadline: May 15, 2026

Feb 27 2026

Hotel Indigo Phuket Nai Yang Beach Signed by IHG and AssetWise, Opening 2030

Hotel Indigo Phuket Nai Yang Beach Signed by IHG and AssetWise, Opening 2030
Exterior rendering of Hotel Indigo Phuket Nai Yang Beach

Feb 26 2026

Capella Kyoto to Open 22 March 2026 in Miyagawa-cho Geisha District

Capella Kyoto to Open 22 March 2026 in Miyagawa-cho Geisha District
Capella Kyoto_Entrance

Feb 26 2026

Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris Wins World’s Leading Sustainable Supply Chain Award

Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris Wins World’s Leading Sustainable Supply Chain Award
Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris

Feb 23 2026

Princess Cruises Sets Guinness World Record for Most Margaritas Sold in 8 Hours Aboard Regal Princess

Princess Cruises Sets Guinness World Record for Most Margaritas Sold in 8 Hours Aboard Regal Princess
Regal Princess Guinness World Record Breaking_Photo By Pierre Zonzon for Princess Cruises

Feb 22 2026

Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Presents Tourism Resilience Framework at Global Tourism Resilience Day Forum

Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Presents Tourism Resilience Framework at Global Tourism Resilience Day Forum
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association

Feb 20 2026

Marriott Bonvoy 1-Point Drops Launch for Coachella, Stagecoach, All Points East and Rock en Seine

Photo by Marriott International
Photo by Marriott International

Feb 20 2026

Vietnam Airlines Orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft to Drive Southeast Asia Expansion

Boeing-Vietnam-Airlines-737. At an event in Washington, D.C., Vietnam Airlines ordered 50 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes to expand its future single-aisle fleet.
Boeing-Vietnam-Airlines-737. At an event in Washington, D.C., Vietnam Airlines ordered 50 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes to expand its future single-aisle fleet.

Feb 19 2026

Grand Metropolitan Hotels Expands into Vietnam Following Prime Minister Meeting

Photo by Grand Metropolitan Hotels
Photo by Grand Metropolitan Hotels

Feb 19 2026

ITB Berlin 2026 Marks 60th Anniversary with Industry-Wide Celebrations and Future-Focused Highlights

60 years of ITB Berlin: 15 special anniversary moments on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. © ITB Berlin
60 years of ITB Berlin: 15 special anniversary moments on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. © ITB Berlin

Feb 17 2026

IHG Launches Noted Collection as New Premium Conversion Brand for Independent Hotels

HG’s move reinforces its strategy of expanding through conversion-led growth while strengthening its premium portfolio
IHG’s move reinforces its strategy of expanding through conversion-led growth while strengthening its premium portfolio

Feb 17 2026

Jumeirah Capri Palace to Reopen for 2026 Season with Michelin Chefs and Dioriviera Return

Jumeirah Capri Palace outdoor pool
Jumeirah Capri Palace_Outdoor Pool

Feb 17 2026

Club Med Kani Maldives to Host Mumcation Wellness Escape in November 2026

Travel advisors are encouraged to secure allocations early, particularly given November’s shoulder-season positioning in the Maldives.
Travel advisors are encouraged to secure allocations early, particularly given November’s shoulder-season positioning in the Maldives.

Feb 16 2026

Raffles The Butler Did It Collection Launches at Printemps New York and Paris Through March 2026

RAFFLES_PRINTEMPS_NYC_SHOT (Photo by ACCOR)
RAFFLES_PRINTEMPS_NYC_SHOT (Photo by ACCOR)

Feb 15 2026

Marriott International Asia Pacific Excluding China Reports Record Growth in 2025

Moxy Kathmandu
Moxy Kathmandu

Feb 14 2026

Marriott Bonvoy Mandiri Credit Card Launches in Indonesia as First Southeast Asia Co-Brand

Marriott Bonvoy Mandiri Credit Card
Marriott Bonvoy Mandiri Credit Card

Feb 13 2026

Wynn Resorts Earns 18 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards for 2026, Extends Industry Record

Both Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace garnered a combined total of 63 stars from FTG in 2026
Both Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace garnered a combined total of 63 stars from FTG in 2026

Feb 13 2026

Shanghai Inbound Tourism 2025 Rebounds to 9.36 Million Visitors, Five-Star Hotels Lead Growth

Shanghai is reinforcing its competitive positioning among major Asian gateway cities
Shanghai is reinforcing its competitive positioning among major Asian gateway cities

Dec 12 2026

Dubai International Visitors Reach 19.59 Million in 2025, Setting New Tourism Record

Dubai International Airport DXB retained its position as the world’s busiest airport for international passengers for the 11th consecutive year
Dubai International Airport DXB retained its position as the world’s busiest airport for international passengers for the 11th consecutive year

Feb 12 2026

Marriott Greater China: Record 200+ Deals and 36,000 Rooms Added to Pipeline in 2025

Marriott International plans to open its second Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Dunhuang, China.
Marriott International plans to open its second Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Dunhuang, China.

Feb 11 2026

Forbes Travel Guide 2026 Star Awards Reveal New Five-Star Hotels Across 100+ Countries

Ilma by The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection becomes FTG’s first-ever Five-Star cruise ship
Ilma by The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection becomes FTG’s first-ever Five-Star cruise ship

Feb 10 2026

Marriott International Launches “Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy” Across Asia Pacific

Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy offers exclusive hands-on experiences with local communities and conservation efforts (Pictured: Nipa Palm Planting with JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa)
Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy offers exclusive hands-on experiences with local communities and conservation efforts (Pictured: Nipa Palm Planting with JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa)

Feb 6 2026

Carlsberg Launches Lunar New Year 2026 Limited-Edition Packaging to Win Younger Consumers Across Asia

Carlsberg premiers the festive remix and TV commercial in collaboration with SKAI ISYOURGOD of his viral hit ‘Blueprint Supreme‘
Carlsberg premiers the festive remix and TV commercial in collaboration with SKAI ISYOURGOD of his viral hit ‘Blueprint Supreme‘

Feb 6 2026

Lunar New Year Travel Trends Show Tokyo Still Leads as Taipei Breaks Into Asia’s Top Three

Photo by Angela Roma_Pexels
Photo by Angela Roma_Pexels

Feb 5 2026

La Vie Hotels & Resorts Expands in the Philippines with Tagaytay and Pampanga Properties

Casiana Hotel and Events Centre_Lobby
Casiana Hotel and Events Centre_Lobby

Feb 4 2026

Luxury hotel conversions gain momentum as Vignette Collection reaches 10 open hotels in Greater China

THE ONE Shanghai Downtown, Vignette Collection
THE ONE Shanghai Downtown, Vignette Collection

Feb 3 2026

Accor rolls out a ChatGPT hotel booking app that lets travellers search in natural language and book securely

Accor launched an ALL Accor app inside ChatGPT
Accor launched an ALL Accor app inside ChatGPT

Feb 2 2026

Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2026: Five IHG Restaurants in Mainland China Earn Consecutive Diamond Recognition

Five IHG restaurants were listed in the 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide
Five IHG restaurants were listed in the 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide

Feb 1 2026

Major Hotel Groups Launch Free Human Trafficking Prevention Training for the Industry

Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG Announce Free Human Trafficking Prevention Training for Hospitality Industry – Image Credit AHLA Foundation
Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG Announce Free Human Trafficking Prevention Training for Hospitality Industry – Image Credit AHLA Foundation 

Jan 31 2026

Harry Styles Tour Sparks 1,874% Surge in Wembley Hotel Searches Ahead of London Shows

Source: The Access Group 
Source: The Access Group 

Jan 29 2026

VisitBritain Welcomes International Travel Buyers to Boost UK Tourism

Bath_Image courtesy of VisitBritain
Bath_Image courtesy of VisitBritain

Jan 28 2026

World’s First Ritz-Carlton Lodge to Open in Australia’s Blue Mountains in 2026

World’s First Ritz-Carlton Lodge to Open in Australia’s Blue Mountains in 2026
Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz Carlton Lodge, announcement line up

Jan 28 2026

Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing Wins UNESCO Prix Versailles for Design Excellence

Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing Wins UNESCO Prix Versailles for hotel Design Excellence
Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing_Hotel_Courtyard

Jan 20 2026

Sapa Tops Agoda Ranking as Asia’s Fastest-Growing International Travel Destination

news Sapa Tops Agoda Ranking as Asia’s Fastest-Growing International Travel Destination
Sapa, Vietnam_Image by Adrian from Pixabay

Jan 20 2026

Gloria Guevara Returns as WTTC President & CEO to Drive Global Tourism Growth in 2026

Gloria Guevara Returns as WTTC President & CEO to Drive Global Tourism Growth in 2026
Gloria Guevara

Jan 15 2026

China Opens Antitrust Probe Into Trip.com

China Opens Antitrust Probe Into Trip.com
 Image Credit Unsplash   

Jan 14 2026

WTTC Selects Madrid as New Global Office to Power Next Phase of Tourism Growth

WTTC Selects Madrid as New Global Office to Power Next Phase of Tourism Growth
Image by WTTC

Jan 12 2026

Jumeirah Al Qasr Launches The Nautical Soirée: Dubai’s Luxury Yachting & Dining Experience

Jumeirah Al Qasr Launches The Nautical Soirée: Dubai’s Luxury Yachting & Dining Experience
 The Nautical Soirée allows guests to tailor their journey across onboard and onshore dining options at Jumeirah Al Qasr. 

Jan 12 2026

Meliá Hotels International Adds Holiday World Resort to Costa del Sol Portfolio

Meliá Hotels International Adds Holiday World Resort to Costa del Sol Portfolio
Hotel VILLAGE con beach_Holiday World Resort complex

Jan 12 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts to Open Vaagali Maldives, Vignette Collection in Late 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts to Open Vaagali Maldives, Vignette Collection in Late 2026
Resort rendering, Vaagali Maldives, Vignette Collection

Jan 10 2026

Marriott International Reshapes Global Leadership to Accelerate Growth Across the Americas and EMEA

Marriott International Reshapes Global Leadership to Accelerate Growth Across the Americas and EMEA
Satya Anand, Neal Jones, and Fede Greppi

Jan 9 2026

South Korean Travel Soars: Japan Dominates as Vietnam’s Islands See Record Demand

South Korean Travel Soars: Japan Dominates as Vietnam’s Islands See Record Demand
Shibuya shopping street in Tokyo, Japan (Getty Images, Daniel Machacek)

Jan 8 2026

Doha Named GCC Tourism Capital 2026, Cementing Its Role as a Regional Tourism Hub

Doha Named GCC Tourism Capital 2026, Cementing Its Role as a Regional Tourism Hub
 Doha is Qatar’s thriving coastal capital on the Arabian peninsula

Jan 7 2026

London, Tokyo and Paris Lead Global Air Travel Demand in 2025

London, Tokyo and Paris Lead Global Air Travel Demand in 2025
Credit Amadeus: Wrapping Up: Top Ranking Destinations in 2025

Source: Amadeus

Jan 7 2026

NBA China Games 2026: Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets Set for Preseason Clash in Macao

NBA China Games 2026: Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets Set for Preseason Clash in Macao
Houston Rockets (in red) and Dallas Mavericks (in blue) – Credit: NBA

Jan 5 2026

Mexico Named Partner Country of FITUR 2026, Unveils Global Tourism and Investment Agenda

Mexico Named Partner Country of FITUR 2026, Unveils Global Tourism and Investment Agenda
FITUR 2026 will be held from January 21 to 25 at IFEMA MADRID

Jan 5 2026

Beijing’s 798 Art District Welcomes 2026 With City-Scale New Year’s Eve Art Countdown

Beijing’s 798 Art District Welcomes 2026 With City-Scale New Year’s Eve Art Countdown
Photo Courtesy of 798 Art District

Jan 5 2026

Ciel Dubai Marina Opens as the World’s Tallest Hotel, Marking a New Landmark for IHG’s Vignette Collection

Ciel Dubai Marina Opens as the World’s Tallest Hotel, Marking a New Landmark for IHG’s Vignette Collection
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Jan 2 2026

New Taipei City Welcomes 2026 with Spectacular 1314 Cross-River Fireworks

New Taipei City Welcomes 2026 with Spectacular 1314 Cross-River Fireworks
New Taipei’s 2026 Cross-River Fireworks Show Dazzles with Performers from Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea

Jan 2 2023

China Daily Launches “China Bound,” a Smart Tourism Platform for Global Travelers

China Daily Launches China Bound a Smart Tourism Platform for Global Travelers
China Bound aims to help overseas travellers “see China, feel China, and fall in love with China.”

Jan 2 2026

Ras Al Khaimah Welcomes 2026 With Record-Breaking Phoenix Drone Spectacle

Ras Al Khaimah Welcomes 2026 With Record-Breaking Phoenix Drone Spectacle
Ras Al Khaimah set a Guinness World Record with 2,300 drones in 15 minute phoenix show (Image WAM )

Jan 2 2026

Donna Rae Garff Marriott, Beloved Marriott Family Matriarch, Dies at 90

Donna Rae Garff Marriott, Beloved Marriott Family Matriarch, Dies at 90
Donna Marriott, ca. mid-1990s

Jan 1 2026

Dubai Rolls Out Citywide One-Time Contactless Hotel Check-In

Dubai Rolls Out Citywide One-Time Contactless Hotel Check-In
Dubai introduces contactless hotel check-in technology

For participation or further information, hotels and operators can contact the DET Call Centre on 600 545 555.

Jan 1 2026

 MTCO Executive Director Recruitment
Recruitment of Executive Director

Dec 31 2025

Why Fukuoka Is Emerging as Japan’s Creative Capital in 2025

Why Fukuoka Is Emerging as Japan’s Creative Capital in 2025
Where is Fukuoka City

Dec 31 2025

MGM Resorts Extends China Branding Agreement to 2032

MGM Resorts Extends China Branding Agreement to 2032
 Image Credit MGM China   

Dec 30 2025

Agoda Spotlights Asia’s Most Unique Ski Destinations for 2026

Agoda Spotlights Asia’s Most Unique Ski Destinations for 2026
Yabuli International Ski Resort – the Largest and Most Versatile Resort in China

Dec 29 2025

25N51E Music Festival Returns to Qatar in January 2026

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25N51E Music Festival Returns to Qatar in January 2026
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Three global icons. One unforgettable night.

Dec 29 2025

Ikos Odisia Named Europe’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort for Second Year

Ikos Odisia Named Europe’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort for Second Year
Ikos-Odisia_Overview

Dec 29 2025

Japan’s Top Domestic Winter Travel Destinations for 2025 According to Agoda

Japan’s Top Domestic Winter Travel Destinations for 2025 according to agoda

Dec 28 2025

Hainan Free Trade Port Customs Launch Signals New Era for Global Tourism

Hainan Free Trade Port Customs Launch Signals New Era for Global Tourism
Hainan Pavilion at the CITM 2025

Dec 25 2025

Luxury All-Inclusive Honeymoons Are Redefining Global Travel

Luxury All-Inclusive Honeymoons Are Redefining Global Travel
Sansals South Coast, Whiltehouse, Jamaica, Sandals South Coast – ALL INCLUSIVE Couples Only

Dec 25 2025

Global Tourism Economy Forum 2025 Concludes in Harbin

Global Tourism Economy Forum 2025 Concludes in Harbin
Launched in 2012 in Macao, GTEF has evolved into one of the most influential international platforms for tourism exchange.

Dec 24 2025

Alma Resort Named Vietnam’s Best Integrated Resort at 2025 Awards

Alma Resort Named Vietnam’s Best Integrated Resort at 2025 Awards
The family-oriented resort includes a 6,000-square-metre water park

Dec 23 2024

Meet Global MICE Congress Confirms Moscow’s Global Business Tourism Standing

Meet Global MICE Congress Confirms Moscow’s Global Business Tourism Standing
More than 130 exhibitors from countries of the BRICS and the Global South were represented at the MGMC-2025

Dec 22 2025

Meliá Chiang Mai Named Among Thailand’s Best Family Resorts

Melia Chiang Mai Named Among Thailand’s Best Family Resorts
The hotel’s large outdoor swimming pool remains a favourite among families

Dec 21 2025

The Hari Hong Kong Achieves EarthCheck Silver Status

The Hari Hong Kong Achieves EarthCheck Silver Status
The Hari Hong Kong Earns EarthCheck Silver Status

Dec 21 2025

Emirates Introduces Premium Economy Boeing 777s to Beirut and Beijing

Emirates Introduces Premium Economy Boeing 777s to Beirut and Beijing
Emirates Premium Economy Boeing 777 Debuts in Beirut & Beijing

Dec 20 2025

Rosewood Hotel Group Expands Global Luxury Portfolio in 2025

Rosewood Hotel Group Expands Global Luxury Portfolio in 2025
Asaya Spa at Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin

Dec 18 2025

Dec 18 2025

DWP Congress 2026 to Take Centre Stage in Macao with Sands Resorts

DWP Congress 2026 to Take Centre Stage in Macao with Sands Resorts
The Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress will take place from 22 to 24 April 2026 in Macao

Dec 16 2025

Trip.com Forecasts Global Travel Trends for 2026

Trip.com Forecasts Global Travel Trends for 2026
What are the top global destinations?

Dec 14 2025

Marriott International’s Must-See Destinations for 2026 Revealed

Marriott International’s Must-See Destinations for 2026 Revealed
JW Mariott Panama

Marriott International unveils its must-see destinations for 2026, spotlighting culture, nature, and exceptional hotels across Latin America

Dec 14 2025

Ba Na Hills Golf Club Crowned Asia’s Best Luxury Golf Course 2025

Ba Na Hills Golf Club Crowned Asia’s Best Luxury Golf Course 2025
Ba Na Hills Golf Club is ranked as one of Vietnam’s finest golf courses

Dec 12 2025

Radisson Hotel Group Announces ANTA Hotel Bali Canggu, Expanding Its Serviced Apartment Portfolio in Indonesia

Radisson Hotel Group Announces ANTA Hotel Bali Canggu, Expanding Its Serviced Apartment Portfolio in Indonesia
ANTA Hotel Bali Canggu, a member of Radisson Individuals _ pool example render

Dec 12 2025

City of Dreams Cyprus Named Leading MICE Hotel 2024

City of Dreams Cyprus Named Leading MICE Hotel 2024

Dec 11 2025

Marriott International’s Big Asia Pacific Openings for 2026

Marriott International’s Big Asia Pacific Openings for 2026
Rendering – JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa

Dec 10 2025

Hong Kong International Airport Named World’s Best for Customer Experience

Hong Kong International Airport Named World’s Best for Customer Experience
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) airport won an array of accolades in the prestigious 32nd World Travel Awards

Dec 7 2025

Dec 5 2025

Design Hotels Accelerates Asia Pacific Expansion With 14+ New Properties in 2025

Design Hotels Accelerates Asia Pacific Expansion With 14+ New Properties in 2025
Marriott Yoruya Hotel

  • Global Portfolio Growth: 15% in the past 12 months
  • New Properties in EMEA: Lithuania, Austria, Madagascar
  • New Hotels in the Americas: 11, covering USA, Caribbean, LATAM
  • Member Services: PR, sales, digital marketing, web design, content creation
  • Marriott Bonvoy Integration: Expanded reach through global loyalty network
  • New HQ: Berlin, designed by RHO, with rooftop terrace and panoramic views

Dec 5 2025

St. Regis Estates: Redefining Ultra-Luxury Retreats for Modern Travelers

St. Regis Estates: Redefining Ultra-Luxury Retreats for Modern Travelers
The Resort at Pelican Hill, A St. Regis Estate – Image Credit Marriott International   

Dec 5 2025

Japan Brief: Hotel and Retail Sectors to Remain Resilient Despite Decrease in Chinese Visitors

Japan Brief: Hotel and Retail Sectors to Remain Resilient Despite Decrease in Chinese Visitors
Visit Japan

Dec 1 2025

Pet Travel Rules in India 2025: What to Know Before You Fly or Take the Train

Pet Travel Rules in India 2025: What to Know Before You Fly or Take the Train
Photo by Valeriia Miller_Beautiful Siberian Husky Dog_Pexels

Originally published by Hindustan Times: Travelling with pets in India: 7 airline and train rules you must know for a stress-free trip in 2025

Dec 1 2025

LHW 2025 Annual Convention: Leading with Purpose in a New Era of Luxury Hospitality

LHW 2025 Annual Convention: Leading with Purpose in a New Era of Luxury Hospitality
LHW 2025 Annual Convention: Leading with Purpose in a New Era of Luxury Hospitality

Nov 28 2025

Mandai Rainforest Resort Opens in Singapore as Banyan Group’s 100th Property

Mandai Rainforest Resort Opens in Singapore as Banyan Group’s 100th Property
From Left to Right: Michael Chin – President of Development Projects, Mandai Wildlife Group;Ho Ren Yung – Deputy CEO, Banyan Group; Claire Chiang – Co-Founder and Senior Vice President, Banyan Group; Jane Ittogi; President Tharman Shanmugaratnam;

Ho Kwon Ping – Founder and Executive Chairman, Banyan Group; Bennett Neo – Group CEO, Mandai Wildlife Group;Eddy See – President and CEO, Banyan Group; Glen Cook – General Manager, Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree

Nov 27 2025

Accor Dominates 2025 HM Awards with Major Hospitality Wins

Accor Dominates 2025 HM Awards with Major Hospitality Wins

Nov 26 2025

Garrya Phuket Launches Final Phase of Beachfront Wellness Residences

Garrya Phuket Launches Final Phase of Beachfront Wellness Residences
Laguna Phuket’s newest penthouses blend coastal luxury, wellness living, and strong investment appeal

Nov 26 2025

Ngaro Track Walk In Comfort Opens for Bookings in Queensland

Ngaro Track Walk In Comfort Opens for Bookings in Queensland
Ngaro Track Walk In Comfort Opens for Bookings in Queensland

Nov 25 2025

CUHK SHTM NextGen Tourism Summit Explores Experience Economy

CUHK SHTM NextGen Tourism Summit Explores Experience Economy
NextGen Tourism Summit: Leading the Experience Economy was held on 22 November 2025

Nov 24 2025

Lanson Place Causeway Bay Wins Best Urban Hotel 2026

Lanson Place Causeway Bay Wins Best Urban Hotel 2026
Representatives of the Best Urban Hotel winners from three distinct regions gathered at the Condé Nast Johansens’ awards ceremony in London

Nov 21 2025

citizenM Kuala Lumpur Joins Marriott Bonvoy: A Bold New Stay in Bukit Bintang

citizenM Kuala Lumpur Joins Marriott Bonvoy: A Bold New Stay in Bukit Bintang
citizenM Kuala Lumpur Bukit Bintang Living Room

Nov 20 2025

Wolfgang Puck’s Spago Shanghai Grand Opening Sets a New Benchmark for Bund Dining

Spago Shanghai’s Grand Opening Sets a New Benchmark for Bund Dining
Attendees included Wolfgang Puck (front row, seventh from right); Byron Puck (to his right); and Alan Jin, General Manager of The St. Regis on the Bund (front row, ninth from right).

Nov 18 2025

CHIEF Awards 2025: Honoring Caribbean Hospitality Excellence

CHIEF Awards 2025: Honoring Caribbean Hospitality Excellence
CHIEF Awards 2025

Nov 18 2025

Atlantis The Royal Maldives: A New Benchmark for Ultra-Luxury Travel

Atlantis The Royal Maldives: A New Benchmark for Ultra-Luxury Travel
Atlantis The Royal Maldives — Photo by Kerzner

Nov 17 2025

Millennium Hotels Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence in Global Hospitality

Millennium Hotels Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence in Global Hospitality
Millennium Hotels and Resorts was founded with the opening of King’s Hotel in 1970

Nov 15 2025

Best Hotels & Resorts Awards 2025: Honouring Global Hospitality Excellence

Best Hotels & Resorts Awards 2025: Honouring Global Hospitality Excellence
Winners of The Best Hotels & Resorts Awards 2025

The Best Hotels & Resorts Awards 2025 celebrated hospitality at its finest, spotlighting innovation, sustainability, and unforgettable guest experiences. Registration now opens for Best Hotels & Resorts Awards 2026.

Nov 15 2025

Pullman Hotels & Resorts Unveils Bold Global Transformation

Pullman Hotels & Resorts Unveils Bold Global Transformation
Pullman has unveiled its global brand transformation and vision for the future

Nov 14 2025

Marriott Ranked Top 5 World’s Best Workplace by GPTW & Fortune

Marriott Ranked Top 5 World’s Best Workplace by GPTW & Fortune
2025 World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune and Great Place to Work

Nov 14 2025

Dusit Thani Bangkok Named One of the World’s Best Hotels 2025

Dusit Thani Bangkok Named One of the World’s Best Hotels 2025
Dusit Thani Bangkok Facility Wellness Sun Lounge Lifestyle

Nov 13 2025

Singapore Hotels Set New Records in October 2025

Singapore Hotels Set New Records in October 2025
Singapore’s Grand Prix Boosts Hotel Industry to Record Highs – Image Credit Unsplash+   

  • Peak Day (Friday, 3 Oct 2025):
    • Occupancy: 95.9%
    • ADR: SGD 757.62
    • RevPAR: SGD 726.47
  • Market Context: Record-high ADR and RevPAR, strongest October occupancy since 2019
  • Key Driver: Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix

Nov 13 2025

Trump International Scotland Wins World Golf Honours

Trump International Scotland Wins World Golf Honours
(Left to right: Eric Trump, Executive Vice President, The Trump Organization; President Donald J. Trump, 45th & 47th President of the United States of America;
Sarah Malone, Executive Vice President, Trump International)

Nov 13 2025

Emblems Collection Debuts at Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa

Emblems Collection Debuts at Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
From left: Accor’s Maud Bailly, Lucknam Park Limited’s Chloe Laskaridis and Accor’s Sébastien Bazin gather for the opening of Lucknam Park, Emblems Collection, a new luxury hotel east of Bristol, England. (Accor/Lucknam Park)

Nov 11 2025

Trip.com Group 2025 Summit in Istanbul: Travel Innovation

Trip.com Group 2025 Summit in Istanbul: Travel Innovation
 Trip.com Group Co-founder and Chairman, James Liang 

Nov 11 2025

Crowne Plaza Phnom Penh Set to Open as IHG Expands in Cambodia

Crowne Plaza Phnom Penh Set to Open as IHG Expands in Cambodia
276-key hotel marks brand’s debut in Cambodia’s capital city

Nov 10 2025

Hyatt Expands Chase Partnership to Elevate World of Hyatt Experience

Hyatt Expands Chase Partnership to Elevate World of Hyatt Experience

Nov 9 2025

JCB and Agoda Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Travel to Japan

JCB and Agoda Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Travel to Japan
(Left to right) Damien Pfirsch, Chief Commercial Officer, Agoda alongside Masaki Yokawa, President & CEO of JCB International Co., Ltd.

Nov 9 2025

Maldives Government Proposes SEZ Amendments to Establish Sustainable Townships

Maldives Government Proposes SEZ Amendments to Establish Sustainable Townships
Lily Beach Resort & Spa -Photo: Visit Maldives

Nov 8 2025

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor Earns Green Globe Certification for the Second Year

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor Earns Green Globe Certification for the Second Year
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor_Facade

Nov 8 2025

Banyan Tree Krabi Named Among Fodor’s Finest Hotels 2026

Banyan Tree Krabi Named Among Fodor’s Finest Hotels 2026
Banyan Tree Krabi is surrounded by nature, facing westward towards limestone cliffs in the Andaman Sea, while enjoying the splendour of a verdant hillside as a spectacular backdrop

Nov 5 2025

Finnair Expands Thailand Network with Record 25 Weekly Flights in Winter 2026

Finnair Expands Thailand Network with Record 25 Weekly Flights in Winter 2026
Finnair will also reinstate direct flights to Krabi, southern Thailand’s laid-back coastal haven

Nov 3 2025

Accor Wins 2025 World Sustainable Travel Award

Accor Wins 2025 World Sustainable Travel Award
Accor Wins World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Award

Nov 2 2025

Rosewood Hotels Shine at the 2025 World’s 50 Best Hotels

Rosewood Hotels Shine at the 2025 World’s 50 Best Hotels
Rosewood Hong Kong is named No.1 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 at the live awards ceremony held in London on 30 October

Nov 2 2025

Grand Yuyuan Launches Shanghai’s First International Jewelry Fashion Theme Month

Grand Yuyuan Launches Shanghai’s First International Jewelry Fashion Theme Month
Fosun logo

Oct 31 2025

Hilton Expands Luxury and Lifestyle Portfolio Across Southeast Asia

Hilton Expands Luxury and Lifestyle Portfolio Across Southeast Asia
Waldorf Astoria Bali

Oct 31 2025

Turkish Airlines Lands USD 412 Million Financing from Bank of China

Turkish Airlines Secures USD 412 Million Financing from Bank of China
 The financing represents a strengthening of financial cooperation between Türkiye and China

Oct 31 2025

Andaz Hong Kong Central to Debut in 2027: A Vibrant New Lifestyle Landmark

Andaz Hong Kong Central to Debut in 2027: A Vibrant New Lifestyle Landmark
Rendering of the Andaz Hong Kong Central Hotel – Image Credit Hyatt

Oct 30 2025

World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025: Winners Revealed

World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025: Winners Revealed
 ITC Hotels winning ‘World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation’ for pioneering projects to conserve water and energy

  • Notable Individual Winners: Mariana Domingues (Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon), Siew Kim Beh (The Ascott Limited)
  • Mandarin Oriental: Triple award winner for energy, culture, and policy initiatives
  • Sustainability Highlights: Carbon-neutral event, zero-waste menu, farm-to-table dining
  • Partners: World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, Fresh On Table, Biosphere, Tourism Economics, FHS World, TravelUni, and others

Oct 28 2025

Stelliers Partners with Robb Report Hong Kong as Official Media Partner for Greater China

Stelliers Partners with Robb Report Hong Kong as Official Media Partner for Greater China
Stelliers: Record-breaking number of applications underscores the strength of Greater China’s hotel industry

Oct 28 2025

Agoda Unveils Asia’s Hidden UNESCO Treasures for Culturally Curious Travelers

Agoda Unveils Asia’s Hidden UNESCO Treasures for Culturally Curious Travelers
Image by Agoda

Oct 28 2025

Banyan Group Honours Its 100th Resort with an Uplifting Rainforest Festival that Gives Back to Singapore

Banyan Group Launches Rainforest Festival to Mark 100th Resort and Singapore Debut
Banyan Group Celebrates Grand Opening of 100th Resort and Singapore Homecoming with Inaugural Rainforest Festival in Support of President’s Challenge

Oct 26 2025

Small Luxury Hotels of the World Celebrates 2025 Award Winners at Conrad Tokyo, Marking 35 Years of Boutique Excellence

Small Luxury Hotels of the World Celebrates 2025 Award Winners at Conrad Tokyo, Marking 35 Years of Boutique Excellence
Lanson Place Causeway Bay, Hong Kong  (Source: Small Luxury Hotels of the World)

Oct 25 2025

MGallery Expands in Japan with Two Iconic Mountain Resorts

MGallery Expands in Japan with Two Stunning Mountain Resorts
Mt. Madarao

Oct 21 2025

InterContinental Residences Bangkok Asoke Marks Global First for the Iconic Brand

InterContinental Residences Bangkok Asoke Marks Global First for the Iconic Brand
Image rendering of InterContinental Residences Bangkok Asoke 

Oct 17 2025

Kaohsiung International Airport Takes Off with SITA’s Next-Gen Passenger Technology

Kaohsiung International Airport Takes Off with SITA’s Next-Gen Passenger Technology
The comprehensive deal includes Common Use Self-Service (CUSS) kiosks for quick passenger check-in and bag tag printing

Oct 17 2025

The Peninsula Hotels Celebrate Global Recognition in the 2025 MICHELIN Keys

The Peninsula Hotels Celebrate Global Recognition in the 2025 MICHELIN Keys
The Peninsula Hotels Celebrate Full Portfolio Recognition in The 2025 MICHELIN Key Hotels_Photo

Oct 16 2025

Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay Sets Asia First as IHG Low Carbon Pioneer

Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay Sets Asia First as IHG Low Carbon Pioneer
From left: Kishin RK, Founder and CEO of RB Capital Group and Vivek Bhalla, Managing Director, South East Asia & Korea, IHG Hotels & Resorts 

Oct 15 2025

Wyndham and Worldwide Hotels Unite to Launch Days Inn by Wyndham Singapore Novena

Wyndham and Worldwide Hotels Unite to Launch Days Inn by Wyndham Singapore Novena
Signing ceremony for Days Inn by Wyndham Singapore, Novena. Joon Aun OOI, President of Asia Pacific, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (right), and Carolyn Choo, CEO and MD of Worldwide Hotels

Oct 15 2025

Potique Hotel Crowned Vietnam’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel 2025 at World Travel Awards

Potique Hotel Crowned Vietnam’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel 2025 at World Travel Awards
Unwind at the Potque Hotel rooftop pool, with views of the mountains and coastal city. Photo: Svetline

Oct 13 2025

InterContinental Changsha, a Michelin Awards Hotel

InterContinental Changsha, a Michelin Guide Awards Hotel
InterContinental Changsha_ An attractive city landmark wiht 2 pillarless ballrooms, 7 restaurants and bars, and a panoramic outlook to the Xiangjiang River


Oct 13 2025

World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania 2025 to Shine in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour

World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania 2025 to Shine in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour
 World Travel Awards_
A dynamic fusion of East and West, Hong Kong is one of the world’s most exciting destinations

Oct 12 2025

Dusit Thani Bangkok Awarded Michelin Key, Joining Thailand’s Most Exceptional Hotels

Dusit Thani Bangkok Awarded Michelin Key, Joining Thailand’s Most Exceptional Hotels
One year after reopening, the reimagined flagship
continues to set benchmarks, joined by Dusit Thani Kyoto

Oct 10 2025

The Best Hotels in China, According to Michelin Key Selection 2025

The Best Hotels in Greater China, According to Michelin Key Selection 2025
Michelin Key Selection recognizes world’s best hotels

Oct 10 2025

Vietnam Sees 90% Surge in Chinese Travel Interest Amid New Flight Connections, Agoda Data Reveals

Agoda Data Reveals 90% Surge in Chinese Travel Interest to Vietnam Amid New Flight Connections
China was the leading source market for international arrivals to Vietnam in August 2025

Oct 9 2025

The Rise of Noctourism: Exploring the World After Dark

The Rise of Noctourism: Exploring the World After Dark
The top 20 best cities for noctourism 

Oct 9 2025

Visit Maldives Launches First Super Yacht Promotion Campaign to Attract Ultra-Luxury Travelers

Visit Maldives Launches First Super Yacht Promotion Campaign to Attract Ultra-Luxury Travelers
 The surge in superyacht experiences underscores Maldives’ timely entry into the market

Oct 9 2025

Accor Elevates Guest Experience with Exclusive Mascioni Hotel Collection Partnership

Accor Elevates Guest Experience with Exclusive Mascioni Hotel Collection Partnership
Mascioni Hotel Collection of bed and bath linens enhance the luxury experience for Accor hotel guests

Oct 8 2025

Cathay Expands Mainland China Network with New Hong Kong–Changsha Service

Cathay Expands Mainland China Network with New Hong Kong–Changsha Service
Changsha_Photo Credit pexels-yifan-lai

Oct 8 2025

Radisson Hotel Group Launches Career Fest 2025 to Inspire and Empower the Next Generation of Hospitality Talent

Radisson Hotel Group today announces Career Fest 2025
Radisson Hotel Group Career Fest 2025

Oct 7 2025

Royal Caribbean Unveils “Legend of the Seas,” Its Most Legendary Family Adventure Yet

Royal Caribbean Unveils “Legend of the Seas” — The Boldest Family Adventure Yet
Legend of the Seas is setting sail in July 2026

Oct 7 2025

Hilton Introduces Outset Collection, Expanding Its Lifestyle Portfolio with a Fresh Take on Independent Hospitality

Hilton Introduces Outset Collection, Expanding Its Lifestyle Portfolio with a Fresh Take on Independent Hospitality

Oct 6 2025

World Travel Awards 2025 Honours Caribbean & North American Icons in Spectacular Saint Lucia Gala

Saint Lucia Shines as Caribbean & North American Travel Icons Honoured at World Travel Awards 2025
Caribbean North America Winners – The night belonged to Saint Lucia

Oct 4 2025

Four Seasons Sets the Stage for 2026 with Visionary Openings, Iconic Transformations and Journeys Beyond Compare

Four Seasons Sets the Stage for 2026 with Visionary Openings, Iconic Transformations and Journeys Beyond Compare
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi

Oct 3 2025

TransNusa Expands China Network with New Manado–Shenzhen Flights

TransNusa Expands China Network with New Manado–Shenzhen Flights
(TransNusa) MANADO…Known as a diving haven with beautiful mountainous countryside, glorious beachside, and picturesque islands, among others

Oct 1 2025

Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors Launches to Redefine Adventure Travel

Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors Launches to Redefine Adventure Travel
Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors

Sept 30 2025

Park Hyatt Marks 45 Years of Defining Luxury With Global Growth and New Campaign

Park Hyatt Marks 45 Years of Defining Luxury With Global Growth and New Campaign
Park Hyatt Toronto – Image Credit Hyatt   

Sept 29 2025

What Today’s Luxury Travelers Value Most

What Today’s Luxury Travelers Value Most
Fauchon L’Hôtel Paris

Sept 26 2025

Tourism Malaysia Brings Culture, Cuisine, and Healthcare in Malaysia Fair 2025
 Malaysia Fair 2025

Sept 26 2025

Central Park Unveiled: Bangkok’s New Landmark for Urban Life, Culture, and Cuisine

Central Park Emerges as Bangkok's New Global Landmark
Central Park Emerges as Bangkok’s New Global Landmark

Sept 25 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott to Debut in Ulaanbaatar, Expanding Marriott’s Dynamic Asia Pacific Footprint

Marriott International to Debut in Mongolia with AC Hotel by Marriott Ulaanbaatar
AC Hotel by Marriott Ulaanbaatar is poised to play a defining role in shaping the city’s evolving hospitality landscape

Sept 25 2025

Mandarin Oriental Opens in Vienna: A Landmark Debut for Austria

Mandarin Oriental Opens in Vienna: A Landmark Debut for Austria
Mandarin Oriental, Vienna_Exterior

Sept 24 2025

World Spa Awards 2025 Names Global Leaders in Wellness Excellence

World Spa Awards 2025 Names Global Leaders in Wellness Excellence
World Spa Awards is the sister event to World Travel Awards

Sept 22 2025

IHG Brings Crowne Plaza to Paris’ Doorstep with New Marne-la-Vallée Signing

IHG Brings Crowne Plaza to Paris’ Doorstep with New Marne-la-Vallée Signing
Rendering of the fitness centre at Crowne Plaza Paris – Marne-la-Vallée

Sept 22 2025

H World Expands JI Hotel Brand into Malaysia and Cambodia

H World Expands JI Hotel Brand into Malaysia and Cambodia
Rendering of JI Hotel Downtown Kuala Lumpur, the first JI Hotel in Malaysia

Also read H World Group Reopens Historic Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden

Sept 17 2025

Dusit Thani College Becomes Thailand’s First Certified Testing Centre for Japan’s Hospitality Skills Exam

Dusit Thani College Becomes Thailand’s First Certified Testing Centre for Japan’s Hospitality Skills Exam
 From the left: John Lohr, Executive Director of External Affairs, Dusit Thani College; Dr. Atthawet Prougestaporn, Rector, Dusit Thani College; Shintaro Sugawara, Director, General Incorporated Association Center for Accommodation Industry Proficiency Test; Yuki Kameoka, Executive Director, All Japan Ryokan Hotel Association

Sept 16 2025

Grand Hyatt Reinvents Meetings & Events Across Asia: Wellness, Sustainability, and Elevated Dining Take Center Stage

Grand Hyatt Reinvents Meetings & Events Across Asia: Wellness, Sustainability, and Elevated Dining Take Center Stage
Grand Hyatt Xi’an Grand Foyer

Sept 13 2025

Four Seasons Unveils Plans for Luxury Retreat in China’s Moganshan, Set to Redefine Wellness and Tranquillity

Four Seasons Unveils Plans for Luxury Retreat in China’s Moganshan, Set to Redefine Wellness and Tranquillity
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre – Image Credit Four Seasons Hotels   

Sept 12 2025

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Triumphantly Celebrates 150 Years with Unfolding Legacies

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Unveils 150th Anniversary: Unfolding Legacies
Built in 1876 and ideally located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Mandarin Oriental, has been delighting guests ever since.

Sept 12 2025

Hotels in Lombok and South Bali See 19% Rate Surge Ahead of Indonesian MotoGP

Hotels in Lombok and South Bali See 19% Rate Surge Ahead of Indonesian MotoGP
Image Credit SiteMinder  

Sept 11 2025

Wyndham Rewards Links Up with KrisFlyer, Unlocking New Travel Benefits for 120 Million Members

Wyndham Rewards Links Up with KrisFlyer
Wyndham Rewards Partners with Singapore Airlines for Point Transfers – Image Credit Wyndham   

Sept 10 2025

Sands China Wins PATA Gold Award for Cultural Heritage Publication

Sands China Wins PATA Gold Award for Cultural Heritage Publication
Sands China is a winner in the PATA Gold Awards 2025

Sept 9 2025

CMEx Unveiled Honorees for its 2025 Leadership Awards, Adding Three New Luminaries

Sept 8 2025

Mastercard Backs Qlub to Redefine Dining Payments Across the GCC

Mastercard and Qlub Forge Strategic Partnership to Transform Dining Payments Across the GCC
(4th from the left) Gina Petersen-Skyrme, Senior Vice President and Country Manager, UAE and Oman, Mastercard; (5th from the left) John Mady, Managing Director, UAE, Qlub; with representatives from UAE, KSA, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.

Also read Radisson Hotel Group Elevates Global Hospitality with One Powerful Payment Platform

Sept 5 2025

Mandarin Oriental to Debut in Seoul with Boutique-Style Luxury Hotel Opening 2030

Mandarin Oriental to Debut in Seoul with Boutique-Style Luxury Hotel Opening 2030
Rendering of Mandarin Oriental, Seoul

Sept 5 2025

Hilton Expands Luxury Horizons with Small Luxury Hotels of the World Partnership

Hilton Expands Luxury Horizons with Small Luxury Hotels of the World Partnership
Vila Planinka, an SLH Hotel (Slovenia) – Exterior

Sept 4 2025

Galaxy Macau Strikes Landmark 4-Year Partnership with UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship)

Galaxy Macau Strikes Landmark 4-Year Partnership with UFC
The partnership signifies the return of UFC to Macau following a remarkable UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU held at Galaxy Arena in 2024

Sept 3 2025

Oktoberfest 2025: Global Travelers Turn Munich into the World’s Biggest Beer Garden

Oktoberfest 2025: Global Travelers Turn Munich into the World’s Biggest Beer Garden
Munich, Germany – View of Viktualienmarkt (Getty Images)

Sept 2 2025

Sun Siyam Celebrates 35 Years with Bold Brand (R)evolution

Sun Siyam Celebrates 35 Years with Bold Brand (R)evolution
Welcome To Sun Siyam
The Home of
Maldivian Spirit

September 1 2025

Sands China Welcomes 1.1 Billion Visitors as The Venetian Macao Marks 18 Years

Sands China Welcomes 1.1 Billion Visitors as The Venetian Macao Marks 18 Years

August 30 2025

JTB Corp. to Acquire Northstar Travel Group, Strengthening Global Reach in Travel Media and Events

JTB Corp. to Acquire Northstar Travel Group, Strengthening Global Reach in Travel Media and Events

August 28 2025

InterContinental Shanghai Jing’An Serviced Apartments Announces Opening Date, Elevating Luxury Living in the City

InterContinental Shanghai Jing’An Serviced Apartments Announces Opening Date, Elevating Luxury Living in the City
InterContinental Shanghai Jing’An Serviced Apartments (上海静安洲际行政公寓）

Also read IHG introduces Shanghai Snow World Hotel, Vignette Collection

August 27 2025

Shenzhen Downtown Duty Free Shop Opens

Shenzhen Downtown Duty Free Shop Opens
 Shenzhen Downtown Duty Free Shop is located in the UpperHills of Futian District, Shenzhen

August 25 2025

The Wolseley Hospitality Group Joins The Global Hotel Alliance Loyalty Programme

The Wolseley Hospitality Group Joins The Global Hotel Alliance Loyalty Programme
The Wolseley on London’s iconic Piccadilly

Fairfield by Marriott Introduces Enhanced Design Concept in China

Fairfield by Marriott Introduces Enhanced Design Concept in China
The Upgraded Fairfield by Marriott Guest Room – Image Credit Marriott International   

August 21 2025

The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa Releases 86 Olive Ridley Sea Turtles in Conservation Milestone

The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa Releases 86 Olive Ridley Sea Turtles in Conservation Milestone
 The heartwarming initiative happened on Tuesday, 5 August 2025, at 5 pm, in front of the Infinity pool at the beach area.

August 19 2025

Regent Hong Kong Named “Best Brand Hotel” at Virtuoso Travel Week 2025

Regent Hong Kong Named “Best Brand Hotel” at Virtuoso Travel Week 2025
Presidential Suite – Roof Top Terrace with Swimming Pool

August 18 2025

Agoda Reveals Top Repeat Travel Destinations in the Philippines and Asia

Agoda Reveals Top Repeat Travel Destinations in the Philippines and Asia

August 17 2025

Hyatt to Debut The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in Thailand with Two Distinctive Properties

Hyatt to Debut The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in Thailand with Two Distinctive Properties
Rendering of THE BARAI — Photo by Hyatt

August 16 2025

BWH Hotels GB Reports Strong H1 2025 Growth

BWH Hotels GB Reports Strong H1 2025 Growth
Tim Rumney, CEO of BWH Hotels GB

August 16 2025

WTTC Unveils First Speakers for Landmark 25th Global Summit in Rome

August 15 2025

IHG to Debut voco Hotels Brand in Phuket with voco Phuket Bangtao

August 14 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi Earns Forbes VERIFIED Responsible Hospitality Badge

August 14 2025

Small Luxury Hotels Expands Portfolio With 49 New Additions in the First Half of 2025

August 13 2025

H World Group Reopens Historic Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden

H World Group Reopens Historic Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden
Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden_Hotel Exterior

August 10 2025

Accor Plus to become ALL Accor+ Explorer from October 2025

Accor Plus to become ALL Accor+ Explorer from October 2025
Accor reshapes Accor Plus to ALL Accor+ Explorer

August 8 2025

Stable Hotel Construction in China as Upscale Projects Sets New Records

Stable Hotel Construction in China as Upscale Projects Sets New Records
Upscale projects in China reach milestones

August 8 2025

IHG Celebrates Reaching 1 Million Open Rooms Worldwide

IHG celebrates reaching one million open rooms worldwide
The 168-room Voco Malta that opened in April. (IHG Hotels & Resorts)

August 7 2025

Shamal Unveils Ultra Luxury Living Naïa Island Dubai

Shamal unveils ultra-luxury livng Naïa Island Dubai
Naïa Island Dubai. The new development will be home to the region’s first Cheval Blanc Maison

August 7 2025

Marriott Bonvoy and American Express Launch New Cobrand Credit Cards in Japan

Marriott Bonvoy and American Express Launch New Cobrand Credit Cards in Japan
The Marriott Bonvoy® American Express® Premium Card is a refreshed edition of the existing Starwood Preferred Guest® American Express® Card launched in 2013

August 6 2025

Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski St. Moritz Unveils Neora, The Region’s First and Only Greek Restaurant

Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski St. Moritz Unveils Neora, The Region's First and Only Greek Restaurant

August 5 2025

Tourism Plus Shanghai 2026 Calls for Worldwide Exhibitors

Tourism Plus Shanghai 2026 Calls for Worldwide Exhibitors
Tourism Plus Shanghai 2026 convenes global exhibitors across tourism and lifestyle sectors

August 5 2025

Minor Hotels to Open First Avani Hotel in Singapore

Minor Hotels to Open First Avani Hotel in Singapore in 2027

August 2 2025

Mandarin Oriental to Debut in Xi’an with an Immersive Urban Resort

Mandarin Oriental comes to Xi'An
Rendering of Mandarin Oriental Xi’An

August 1 2025

IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches LINE MiniApp in Japan for Hotel Bookings

IHG Hotels & Resorts Introduces LINE MiniApp in Japan for Hotel Bookings
 LINE MiniApp offers more ways for guests to make hotel bookings and connect to IHG One Rewards

July 30 2025

Wyndham and Ovolo Announce Partnership

Wyndham and Ovolo Group Announce Partnership
Joon Aun OOI, President of Asia Pacific, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (third from right), and Girish Jhunjhnuwala, Founder & CEO of Ovolo Group (third from left), celebrate the signing of a new partnership between Wyndham and Ovolo. – Image Credit Wyndham   

July 29 2025

New Yorkers immerse in incredible Shanghai culture

New Yorkers immerse in incredible Shanghai culture
Shanghai Day at Lincoln Center  in New York on July 26 (Photo by Jeff Wang/For China Daily)

July 26 2025

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and 20 Partners For a Greener Future

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and 20 Partner For a Greener Future
Representatives from the signatory organizations and private sectors at the signing the Letter of Intent

July 8 2025

PATA Debuts Tourism Insights Tracking Future-Defining Trends in Tourism Across Asia Pacific

PATA Debuts Tourism Insights Tracking Future-Defining Trends in Tourism Across Asia Pacific
PATA Debuts Tourism Insights

July 1 2025

JCB Launched Contactless Subway Payment Services in Shanghai and Beijing

JCB has launched contactless subway payment services in Shanghai and Beijing

June 25 2025

Avani+ Luang Prabang earned top honours among other Minor Hotels at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025

Avani+ Luang Prabang earned top honours among Minor Hotels at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025
Avani+ Luang Prabang earned four accolades, including Best Hotel Pool in Laos

June 22 2025

Hong Kong Airlines Launched Daily Flights to Sydney

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is held at SYD to officially mark the launch of the new Hong Kong Airlines service.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at SYD

June 2 2025

TransNusa Increases Scheduled Flight Bali – Perth Route to Twice Daily

TransNusa Increases Scheduled Flight Bali – Perth route to Twice Daily
Datuk Bernard Francis: “TransNusa to focus on passengers’ needs and comfort.”

May 30 2025

Tourism Malaysia Showcases Nation’s Tourism Strength at ITB China 2025

Tourism Malaysia_Visit Malaysia 2026 (2)
Tourism Malaysia_Visit Malaysia 2026 (2)

May 29 2025

Agoda and Tourism Malaysia Join Forces to Elevate Malaysia’s Global Tourism Appeal for Visit Malaysia 2026

Agoda and Tourism Malaysia Join Forces to Elevate Malaysia's Global Tourism Appeal for Visit Malaysia 2026

May 28 2025

Shanghai’s Iconic Peace Hotel to Join the Glamorous Raffles Portfolio

Shanghai’s Iconic Peace Hotel to Join the Glamorous Raffles Portfolio
Accor and Jinjiang to transform the Fairmont Peace Hotel (copper-sheathed green pyramid on top that glows at night) which will debut as the Raffles Peace Hotel Shanghai in 2027

May 23 2025

Series by Marriott™: Marriott International Announces Global Launch of New Regional Collection Brand

Marriott International Announces Global Launch of New Regional Collection Brand: Series by Marriott™
Introducing Series by Marriott

May 18 2025

Marriott Celebrates 2025 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence Honorees

Marriott International Celebrates the 2025 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence Honorees
In an annual ceremony attended by executives and award honorees from around the world, Marriott International recognized exemplary individuals, teams, and properties.

May 9 2025

Chiang Mai, Thailand Wins Trust to Host 6 International Conferences in 2025

Chiang Mai, Thailand Wins Trust to Host 6 International Conferences in 2025
Northern Thai Capital, Chiang Mai

May 9 2025

New Disney Theme Park Planned on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Disney Theme Park Planned on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Yas Island — Photo by The Walt Disney Company

May 5 2025

Hampton by Hilton Debuts in Thailand as Hilton’s 9th Brand in South East Asia

Hampton by Hilton Debuts in Thailand as Hilton’s Ninth Brand in South East Asia
Hampton-by-Hilton-Phuket-Town-Signing-Ceremony

May 5 2025

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes 19 New Member Properties

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes 19 New Member Properties
The Archipelago_Taiwan_Dining

April 29 2025

Marriott International to Acquire the citizenM Brand

Marriott International to Acquire the citizenM Brand
Menlo-Park-citizenM

April 20 2025

HKIA Wins Top Spot as World’s Busiest Cargo Airport in 2024

HKIA Wins Top Spot as World’s Busiest Cargo Airport in 2024

March 30 2025

Bangkok hit by the worst earthquake tremors in nearly 70 years

worst earthquake tremors to hit bangkok in nearly 70 years with at least 4 people dead toll may rise 300191
Bangkok hit by the worst earthquake

March 27 2025

Agoda and Macao Government Tourism Office Join Forces to Showcase Macao’s Unique Charms

Agoda and Macao Government Tourism Office Join Forces to Showcase Macao’s Unique Charms

March 22 2025

Accor signs new Swissôtel at Beihu Ecological Park in Chengdu

Accor signs new Swissôtel at Beihu Ecological Park in Chengdu
Swissôtel Chengdu Beihu Lake

March 21 2025

Amber at the Landmark Mandarin Oriental Receives Three MICHELIN Stars in 2025

Amber culinary director Richard Ekkebus centre and chef de cuisine Terry Ho left
Amber culinary director Richard Ekkebus (centre) and chef de cuisine Terry Ho (left)

March 20 2025

Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars for the Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong and the Ritz-Carlton Spa, Hong Kong

Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars for the Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong and the Ritz-Carlton Spa, Hong Kong
The Ritz-Carlton Suite – Victoria Harbour – Living Room

March 12 2025

Lady Gaga Brings Singapore to ‘The Edge of Glory’ with exclusive concerts

Lady Gaga Brings Singapore to ‘The Edge of Glory’ with exclusive concerts
Beautiful Singapore cityscape at dusk. Landscape of Singapore business building around Marina bay. Modern high building in business district area at twilight and night. Effect Photo by long exposure.

March 5 2025

India’s international travel takes off, projected to outpace China’s outbound demand

Short-haul Asian destinations top the list, but London and New York are also draws.

Passengers queue at check in counters at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on May 22 2024. BloombergGetty Images
Passengers queue at check-in counters at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on May 22, 2024. (BloombergGetty Images)

Stelliers Asia 2025 Application Deadline March 21, 2025

Stelliers Asia 2025 Application Deadline March 21, 2025

Feb 25 2025

Accor Signing a New Handwritten Collection Hotel in Lijiang China

Accor Signing a New Handwritten Collection Hotel in Lijiang China
Handwritten Collection is Poised to Become a Leading Brand of Bespoke Hotels in Greater China

Feb 20 2025

Agoda Sees Instant Rise in Koh Samui Interest Following White Lotus TV Show Effect

Agoda Sees Instant Rise in Koh Samui Interest