1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (74+ words) Michel Scheffers has been appointed general manager of Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. He brings more than 25 years of hospitality experience, having held senior leadership positions with Onyx Hospitality Group, Shangri-La and Hilton across Asia, including Thailand, Singapore, India,…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (585+ words) Auckland is strengthening its focus on Asia as new data reinforces the city's growing position as a destination in its own right, beyond serving as an international gateway to the rest of New Zealand. Visitors from Australia, the US and…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (459+ words) The Azerbaijan Tourism Board is expanding its reach in Asian source markets, with the opening of an office in Beijing marking its biggest new initiative. The office, which includes a visitor experience centre introducing the destination, will facilitate in-person engagement…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (217+ words) Singapore Zoo has welcomed Ayaan, a male Sumatran orangutan born via caesarean section on March 18, 2026 following a high-risk pregnancy complicated by placenta praevia. The birth is believed to be the first documented orangutan caesarean case in which both mother and…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (315+ words) Web Beds and Archipelago Hotels have expanded their partnership as South-east Asian hotel groups continue to grow internationally and place greater focus on scalable distribution and connectivity. The expanded partnership reflects both companies" focus on building a more connected distribution…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (338+ words) Anantara Hotels & Resorts is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the launch of a global campaign highlighting the brand's expansion from a single resort in Thailand to a portfolio of more than 50 properties across 24 countries. The campaign, titled 25 Years of Unforgettable Journeys,…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (464+ words) Here's our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships Lufthansa to deploy Allegris cabins on Singapore-Munich route Lufthansa will introduce its Allegris cabin product on flights between Singapore and Munich from October 26, 2026. The Allegris-equipped Airbus A350 will operate on…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (313+ words) Sri Lanka is offering a free 30-day visa to nationals of 40 countries from May 25, providing a boost to the tourism industry amid the impact of the Middle East crisis on travel demand. India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (242+ words) Explora Journeys has opened sales for its Summer 2028 Journeys Collection, marking the debut of Explora VI and the completion of the brand's six-ship fleet. Launching in August 2028, Explora VI will join the line's global deployment across 178 destinations in 27 countries. The…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (259+ words) TRENZ, New Zealand's annual tourism trade event, has concluded its 2026 edition in Auckland, with organisers confirming Christchurch as the host city for next year's show. Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) said TRENZ 2027 will be held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre…...