Patina Osaka debuts at No.33 with the Nikka Best New Hotel Award, while Capella Hanoi and Capella Singapore extend the group’s presence into the 51-100 ranking. KEY TAKEAWAYS Capella Bangkok ranked No.2, Capella Sydney No.16 and Patina Osaka No.33 in The 50 Best Hotels 2026. Capella Sydney retained the Best Hotel in Oceania title, while… Read the full news article
The enhanced connection adds seat and baggage ancillaries plus post-booking capability, giving travel sellers a fuller way to retail Citilink across Indonesia’s large domestic aviation market. KEY TAKEAWAYS Atlas has enhanced its direct Citilink API integration with in-flow seat selection, in-flow baggage and post-booking baggage functionality. Travel sellers can access Citilink fare and inventory content… Read the full news article
A five-market YouGov study found 74% of respondents see European cruising as appealing, as Legend of the Seas operates Mediterranean itineraries from Barcelona and Rome. KEY TAKEAWAYS 74% of respondents across Singapore, Malaysia, India, Indonesia and the Philippines said multi-destination European cruise travel is appealing. Cruise ranked first among preferred modes of intra-European transport at… Read the full news article
Great Place to Work ranks Hilton first among large employers in Asia as the hotel group marks a decade of regional workplace recognition and continued expansion KEY TAKEAWAYS Hilton ranks No. 1 in the large-company category on Great Place to Work’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Asia list. Hilton says its Asia-Pacific workforce has grown from… Read the full news article
Subject to approval, the through route would create Singapore’s first nonstop Cairo link and restore EGYPTAIR’s Sydney presence via Changi. KEY TAKEAWAYS EGYPTAIR is planning a Cairo-Singapore-Sydney through service from early 2027, subject to regulatory approvals. The airline intends to operate the route with Airbus A350-900 aircraft as part of its long-haul fleet expansion. Egypt… Read the full news article
Seven agreements spanning Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea and Australia deepen the carrier’s destination-marketing role as its regional network expands. KEY TAKEAWAYS Malaysia Airlines formalised or reaffirmed seven tourism partnerships at MATTA Fair 2026 covering Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea and Australia. The agreements combine joint marketing, destination promotion,… Read the full news article
Andrew Harrison-Chinn argues that international scale is becoming less office-heavy but more dependent on purposeful travel as companies pursue overseas growth under tighter cost discipline. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dragonpass has launched a corporate travel membership combining lounge access, Fast Track security, dining credit, eSIM connectivity and airport transfers. HSBC research found 77% of internationally minded businesses… Read the full news article
Malaysia Airlines and Firefly will work with travel associations and major consumer fairs in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines to widen agency sales, marketing reach and regional demand. KEY TAKEAWAYS Malaysia Aviation Group is coordinating travel trade partnerships across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. The agreements use agency networks and major… Read the full news article
Agoda’s pre-holiday accommodation searches show coastal destinations dominating domestic interest while Asian cities lead outbound consideration for Vietnam’s 2026 National Day break. KEY TAKEAWAYS Da Nang ranked first in Agoda’s domestic accommodation searches for Vietnam’s 2026 National Day period, while Bangkok led the international list. The ranking is based on searches made from May 1… Read the full news article
The Orchard Boulevard hotel is extending its existing garden terrace into an 11:00 am–6:00 pm café offer built around pastries, bowls, sandwiches, brunch plates and takeaway service. KEY TAKEAWAYS Four Seasons Hotel Singapore will introduce a new Garden Café daytime menu at One-Ninety Bar from September 11, 2026, served daily from 11:00 am to 6:00… Read the full news article
Search data for the Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami long weekends puts Goa first domestically, while Singapore leads international interest across both festive breaks. KEY TAKEAWAYS Goa is the most searched domestic destination on Agoda for both the Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami long weekends in 2026. Singapore leads international accommodation searches for both festive breaks, with Bali also… Read the full news article
(NEWS) PARIS, 2026-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Mercure Hotels & Resorts is introducing Mercure’s Local Maps, a new digital experience designed to help travellers explore the neighbourhoods around Mercure hotels through recommendations curated by local hotel teams. The initiative turns the knowledge of Mercure staff into mobile-friendly destination guides, pointing guests toward restaurants, markets, cultural… Read the full news article
(NEWS) PARIS, Feance, 2026-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — American Express and ALL Accor are bringing two major loyalty ecosystems closer together through a new global partnership designed to give eligible Card Members more value across hotel stays, rewards and travel planning. The partnership, which begins rolling out in 2026, introduces two core benefits: elite… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) TUI Hotels & Resorts has expanded its global portfolio with seven new hotel openings across Europe, Asia and the Caribbean during summer 2026, while preparing additional developments in Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and other markets. The latest additions include resorts and city hotels in Türkiye, Spain, Bhutan, Barbados and China, reflecting the group’s focus… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2026-Jul-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury travel in Asia Pacific is becoming less about age-based assumptions and more about the personal motivations behind each journey. According to a press release published by Marriott International, new research from the Luxury Group by Marriott International identifies four distinct luxury travel mindsets among affluent Gen Z… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Air China and Singapore Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a deeper commercial partnership, including a proposed joint venture that remains subject to regulatory approvals. The airlines plan to consider broader codeshare services, coordinated flight schedules, joint fares, joint marketing and revenue-sharing arrangements. They also intend to enhance cooperation between… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines have launched new joint fare products between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore as part of a strategic joint business partnership formalised in January 2026. The fares build on the carriers’ existing codeshare cooperation and are intended to give customers more flexibility and access to the airlines’ combined networks. The… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) dnata has won a multi-year contract with Silk Way Group to provide cargo and freighter handling services at Singapore Changi Airport, supporting the group’s twice-weekly freighter flights and handling more than 15,000 tonnes of cargo annually. The agreement, awarded after a competitive tender, covers over 100 freighter flights each year and includes general… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines are expanding their joint New Zealand-Singapore network for the Northern Winter 2026 season, running from 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027. The expansion includes three new weekly Air New Zealand non-stop services between Singapore and Christchurch using Boeing 787 aircraft, complementing Singapore Airlines’ existing Christchurch operations… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Lufthansa Group is expanding its winter 2026/27 flight schedule with new long-haul destinations, increased frequencies and a broader rollout of Lufthansa’s Allegris cabin. Lufthansa will add eleven new Allegris destinations, including Vancouver, Houston, Denver, Atlanta, Detroit, San José, Seoul and Kuala Lumpur from Frankfurt, as well as Singapore, Washington and Cape Town from… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Singapore Airlines will launch four-times weekly non-stop flights between Singapore and Riyadh in June 2026 using its medium-haul Airbus A350-900 aircraft configured with 40 Business Class and 263 Economy Class seats, subject to regulatory approvals. The new service, operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, marks SIA’s return to the Saudi capital and… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SYDNEY, 2025-Dec-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas is elevating the long-haul premium experience for its First customers with a refreshed suite of dining, wellness, and comfort upgrades rolling out progressively across its A380 network from December, according to their press release. The enhancements, shaped through traveller feedback and detailed inflight trials, reflect the Flying… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LAS VEGAS, NV, 2025-Oct-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Held from October 7–9, 2025, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, IMEX America 2025 set a new benchmark for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. The event drew over 3,500 exhibitors and thousands of hosted buyers from across the globe, making it the largest… Read the full news article
(NEWS) HAMBURG, Germany, 2025-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has unveiled four new itineraries for its small luxury ship EUROPA 2, scheduled between June and August 2027, offering guests unique routes from Southeast Asia across the Indian Ocean and African coastlines to the western Mediterranean. These new voyages replace the previously published Red Sea… Read the full news article
(NEWS) TOKYO, 2025-Sep-2 — /Travel PR News/ — AirJapan has launched a special discount campaign for its Bangkok–Tokyo (Narita) and Singapore–Tokyo (Narita) routes, running from September 1 through September 30, 2025. During the campaign, passengers booking the airline’s “Selected” fare type can receive discounts of 1,040 THB on the Bangkok route and 37 SGD on the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) AirAsia X will begin direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul on 14 November 2025, operating four times weekly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. The move represents AAX’s first step into Europe, offering travellers from Singapore and Southeast Asia seamless Fly-Thru connectivity to Türkiye’s largest city. Passengers can benefit from extensive onward… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Embraer hosted its Asia Pacific Airline Business Seminar in Singapore from August 6 to 7, 2025, bringing together regional airlines, financiers, and aviation stakeholders to discuss evolving market trends and opportunities for growth. The event highlighted how Embraer’s E-Jets and E-Jets E2 aircraft can enhance regional connectivity, particularly to underserved destinations. According to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) In August 2025, Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines will launch joint fare products, extend their codeshare network, and introduce reciprocal lounge access for frequent flyers. Travellers can book combined itineraries on both carriers between Singapore and Indonesian cities—Denpasar, Jakarta, and Surabaya—and choose from an expanded range of fares. The codeshare expansion adds four… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts will serve as the Official Hotel Partner for Soccer7sSeries when the three‑day seven‑a‑side football tournament takes place in Singapore from July 25 to 27, 2025. The event brings together Men’s Open, Women’s U21/academy teams and Legends in a Masters competition, featuring clubs from major football nations. IHG will host participants and fans across… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) AirJapan and AIRDO’s inaugural partnership invites travelers from Thailand and Singapore to visit Hokkaido between July 18 and October 31, 2025. Participants fly AirJapan into Tokyo Narita, transfer to an AIRDO flight from Tokyo Haneda to Hokkaido, and present their AirJapan boarding pass at the AIRDO counter to receive a complimentary BearDo plush… Read the full news article