Asia Travel News

Free Singapore Tour for transfer and transit passengers returns
Transit and transfer passengers flying through Singapore Changi Airport can once again experience the Free Singapore Tour, this time with refreshed itineraries and a new Changi Precinct tour.

“Striding Forward in a Steady Recovery” HKTB Restage Tourism Overview Physically
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) held the Hong Kong Tourism Overview 2023 in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre last week, returning physically for the first time since the city is back to normal.

Avani Plus Khao Lak Resort Welcomes New General Manager
New Avani+ Khao Lak General Manager, James Sutcliffe joins the upscale resort from InterContinental Khao Yai Resort where he was opening General Manager.

JW MARRIOTT MAKES DAZZLING DEBUT ON SOUTH KOREA’S ISLAND OF NATURAL WONDERS
Resort’s Breathtaking Design Takes Inspiration From Traditional Island Life, Inviting Guests To Be Nourished And Revitalized In Body, Mind, and Spirit

Marriott International Celebrates 1,000 Hotels in Asia Pacific
Marriott International, Inc. has announced the milestone opening of its 1,000th hotel in Asia Pacific, signaling its continued confidence in the long-term growth potential of the region. The company entered the region nearly 50 years ago and has steadily increased its Asia Pacific footprint.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® appoints Noriko Nakayama as managing director for Rosewood Miyakojima
Continuing with the brand’s commitment to thoughtful development, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® is set to open its first property in Japan in 2024.

Dusit Hotels and Resorts announces Japan debut with showcase of its hotels opening soon
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, officially marked the debut of Dusit Hotels and Resorts in Japan with an exclusive preview of its upcoming properties – ASAI Kyoto Shijo and Dusit Thani Kyoto – which are set to open in June and September, respectively, bringing Dusit’s unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to the country for the first time.

New Hotel Industry Consultancy Launched in Vietnam
A new hotel business consultancy, Wafaifo Optimisers, has been launched in Vietnam to serve hoteliers in the country and across Indochina.

AirAsia relaunches seven China destinations for 2023
As AirAsia returns to service stronger than ever post-pandemic, the airline is set to fly even higher with the relaunch of seven international destinations in China.

JAL Group Announces FY2023 Summer Schedule on International Network
JAL international routes will expand the supply of passenger flights compared to the FY2022 winter plan, taking into account changes in the environment, such as the relaxation of border measures in various countries after the COVID-19 pandemic.

TAT introduces “THE MICHELIN EXPERIENCE @ ISAN”
Shining a spotlight on Northeastern Thai food culture and the addition of the Northeast (Isan) to the 2023 edition of The MICHELIN Guide Thailand.

PATA inducts travel industry pioneer Alwin Zecha into the Gallery of Legends
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that Alwin Zecha, founder of the Pacific Leisure Group, has been inducted into the PATA Gallery of Legends.