Asia travel companies strengthen position in global profitability ranking

CompaniesMarketCap’s 2026  travel earnings ranking highlights the growing role of Asia  travel companies, with Chinese, Indian and regional players…

PATA Travel Mart 2026 Forum to explore Asia Pacific tourism growth and partnerships

PATA  Travel Mart 2026 will bring  tourism leaders together in Sarawak, Malaysia, with a Knowledge Forum focused on partnerships, sustainability,…

Abu Dhabi waives visa fees for Indian tourists as Gulf travel competition heats up

Buildings on Al Reem island in Abu Dhabi timelapse panorama from above. Aerial cityscape of Al…

India partners with Netflix to promote film tourism

India’s Ministry of Tourism has added a Netflix-inspired section to the Incredible India portal, highlighting filming…

RISE 2026 to address women’s leadership in Thailand’s hospitality sector

Lily Udomkunnatum, Managing Director, Burasiri Hotel Group; Mary Pakamard, Managing Director & Principal Designer, M2 Plus;…

Malaysia Business Events Week highlights business events as a catalyst for growth

Malaysia Business Events Week 2026 brought together industry leaders and stakeholders in Kuala Lumpur to discuss…

Japan to introduce tax refund system for duty-free shopping from November 2026

Japan will change its tax-free shopping system from November 2026, replacing point-of-sale exemptions with a refund…

UTSSOB to Organize Professional Workshop on Meaningful Tourism and China Source Market

The United Tourism Stakeholders Society of Bangladesh (UTSSOB) organized a meeting on the evening of August…

Indian travellers turn monsoon season into micro-cation opportunity

Airbnb data shows growing demand for short domestic trips in India during the monsoon season, with…

IHG to introduce Kimpton brand to Phang Nga with new beachfront resort

IHG Hotels & Resorts will open Kimpton Phang Nga Natai Beach in 2028, expanding its luxury…