JTB has acquired Asia-based tour operator EXO Travel – a strategic move to fast-track regional growth, expand its product portfolio, and cement its presence in key outbound markets
MSC Cruises is turning up the family fun aboard MSC World Asia – with expanded kids’ clubs, lively hands-on activities and immersive themed experiences crafted to thrill travelers of every age
Omio, the European travel platform, has secured $10 million and snapped up Rail Europe – a bold one-two punch Fortune says will turbocharge its expansion into Asia’s booming tourism market
Indonesia is pushing Jakarta into the spotlight as Asia’s next fashion-tourism hub, officials said, pointing to new events, retail investments and creative collaborations aimed at attracting style-savvy shoppers from around the world
PATA data, cited by GGRAsia, show Vietnam and Macau are poised to lead the Asia‑Pacific in tourist-arrival growth through 2027 – a striking sign of a robust post‑pandemic rebound and surging travel demand
Hilton has inked a strategic deal with Yotel to broaden its lifestyle hotel footprint, integrating Yotel properties into Hilton’s portfolio and accelerating growth in key global gateway cities.
Vietnam is swiftly emerging as Southeast Asia’s brightest tourism star – drawing record numbers of visitors and racing toward rapid expansion, while determined to avoid Thailand’s pitfalls of overdevelopment, overcrowding and strain on local communities
Goway Travel has launched an exciting new Asia forum for travel advisors – a vibrant hub where advisors can deepen destination expertise, share up-to-the-minute market insights, and build stronger trade partnerships across the region’s key markets
From neon skylines to tranquil towns, Asia’s travel boom is spilling beyond its megacities. Curious travelers are flocking to smaller, emerging destinations in search of authentic experiences – a trend that’s reshaping regional tourism and redirecting investment across the continent
As international visitors dwindle, domestic travelers are keeping the Philippines’ travel industry afloat – weekend getaways and staycations are packing hotels, boosting flights, and funneling spending into the country’s top destinations
Hainan province is unveiling bold new cruise routes across Asia – linking major ports to spark a tourism boom, deepen maritime ties, and turbocharge local economic growth
Dust off your passport-Asia is gearing up to lead 2026 travel trends, with Japan and Thailand seeing dramatic spikes in visitor demand, according to new Yahoo Finance data
JTB Corp. will acquire EXO Travel Group, instantly expanding its destination-management network across Asia. The deal deepens JTB’s regional footprint and injects fresh momentum into the tourism sector’s post-pandemic recovery
Hong Kong travel agencies are reporting a surge in bookings to Central Asia, as curious tourists flock to its “mysterious” landscapes – from windswept steppes and crumbling Soviet-era relics to vibrant new cultural hotspots
Corporate incentive trips are swapping hotel ballrooms for cruise decks. Across Asia, MICE planners are increasingly turning to ships – floating resorts that combine luxury, team‑building and all‑inclusive rewards – to create unforgettable experiences at sea
Bangkok is the perfect stage to reimagine travel’s future – a bustling, tech‑savvy hub where surging tourism, digital innovation, and regional connectivity collide, turning the city into a living laboratory for global industry change
As fallout from the Iran war forces airlines to avoid traditional corridors, travelers and carriers are diverting to secondary Asia‑Pacific cities – unexpectedly igniting a boom in local tourism and a surge in regional air traffic
From Tokyo to Seoul, anime-themed tourism is exploding – fans are turning pilgrimages into playful adventures as they flock to the real-life settings behind beloved series. Airlines, hotels and local governments are riding the wave, rolling out themed experiences and special promotions to tap into this pop-culture travel boom
At the Thai International Travel Fair, Azerbaijan put its diverse tourism treasures center stage-strengthening ties with Southeast Asia and igniting fresh interest in its culture, natural beauty and attractions
Tour operators are ramping up capacity and rolling out bold new itineraries across Central Asia, driven by a surge of travelers craving culture-rich, off-the-beaten-path adventures