HOSHINOYA, Hoshino Resorts’ flagship luxury brand, will open HOSHINOYA Nara Prison on June 25, 2026.  It will be Japan’s first luxury hotel housed within a former penitentiary. The former prison is being transformed into the brand’s ninth […]

Shanghai’s tourism market rebounded strongly in 2025, with inbound travel rising sharply throughout the year. The city received 9.36 million inbound visitors over the year, further cementing its position as a leading gateway for international […]

IHG Hotels & Resorts recently announced that Vignette Collection has reached the milestone of 10 open hotels in Greater China, marking the continued growth of the group’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio across the region. Part […]

Japan opened the world’s first outdoor Pokémon theme park, PokéPark Kanto, marking a milestone year for the globally popular franchise’s 30th anniversary. Due to strong demand, advance and lottery-based tickets are sold out until early April, […]

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Boeing and Vietnam Airlines have announced that the Vietnamese flag carrier finalised its first Boeing single-aisle order for 50 737 MAX airplanes. The addition of the 737-8 will enable Vietnam Airlines’ domestic and regional route […]

Airports of Thailand (AOT) announced on 20 February that the passenger service charge (PSC) on outbound international travellers will rise to 1,120 baht (US$36) per person from 730 baht (US$26.50) from 20 June, 2026 as […]

Singapore-based Samanea Group has officially opened Samanea Wellness Resort, marking the launch of Cambodia’s first luxury wellness resort, set across 40 hectares of pristine natural landscape in the Cardamom Mountains of Pursat Province.  The opening arrives as […]