From January to August 2025, Malaysia recorded 3.3 million visitor arrivals from China, a 27.5% increase compared with the same period in 2024. From January to August, Malaysia recorded 28.2 million foreign visitors, a 14.5 per […]
Starting in 2026, Bali’s provincial government plans to screen incoming international tourists based on their financial capacity, length of stay and planned activities – a move officials say is aimed at restoring order and sustainability. Bali
Aeromexico maintained a 90.02% on-time performance to claim the world’s most on-time global airline title for the second consecutive year, according to Cirium’s 2025 On-Time Performance Review that was released on 2 January. The Mexican carrier becomes only the second
Minor Hotels is set to welcome guests to a vibrant line-up of new and renewed properties in the Middle East and Africa in 2026. The openings of the Tivoli and Avani resorts in Bahrain in
Despite the name, the Temple of Literature in Hanoi is not a place for religious worship. It was first built to honour Confucius and later on, scholars who excelled in royal exams. The buildings portray
Temple of Literature in Hanoi showcases Vietnam’s ode to academic excellence Read More »
Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection Hotels announced its debut in the Philippines with the opening of the wellness sanctuary, The Farm at San Benito, Autograph Collection on 30 December. Set across 52 hectares of lush tropical landscape
Tourism Malaysia will officially launch the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign on 3 January 2026, and it will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and attended by Malaysian Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh. Malaysia is gearing
Visit Malaysia Year 2026 to kick off with 21 new international flights Read More »
The Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) has published its first cherry blossom forecast for 2026, giving travellers an early look at when sakura are expected to bloom across the country. Japan’s cherry blossoms, or sakura, are iconic
South Korea first introduced the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) system in September 2021 as a pre-departure screening tool for visa-free travelers. However, in an effort to boost international arrivals, Seoul suspended this requirement in
South Korea extends Electronic Travel Authorization exemption until end 2026 Read More »
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Sheraton Kota Kinabalu in Sabah’s capital city in East Malaysia on the island of Borneo, on 29 December. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Kota Kinabalu,
Sheraton opens flagship hotel in Kota Kinabalu, East Malaysia Read More »
Minor Hotels had opened the Anantara Hua Hin Resort in November and NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort on Baa Atoll, Maldives in December. With 2026 coming up, Minor Hotels will be opening a further six
New and Renewed: Minor Hotels’ Upcoming Additions in Asia Pacific in 2026 Read More »
The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, an annual winter event known as the world’s largest ice and snow festival featuring massive sculptures and a variety of winter activities, has opened for the season on 17
World’s largest ice and snow theme park in Harbin, China, is now open till end February Read More »
