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Admiral Hotel Manila Reopens as...

The reimagined Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery pays tribute to an early 1940s iconic landmark and relives the grandeur of the city's Golden Age

Emirates to Increase Gatwick...

Emirates will increase the frequency of its services between Dubai and London Gatwick airport with the addition of a third daily flight, effective 27 July until 3 August 2022.

Fullerton Debuts in Hong Kong

The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts has soft opened The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong, a new urban resort nestled in the southside of Hong Kong Island.

Vignette Hotels Debuts in Asia...

Located in the heart of the Thai capital, Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok has opened as IHG's first Vignette Collection hotel in Asia.

China Airlines Upgrades Baggage...

China Airlines has upgraded its baggage allowance to a piece-based system for tickets purchased from August 2 on all routes.

MGallery Opens Second Hong Kong...

Accor's MGallery celebrates its second opening in the fragrant harbour with the arrival of AKI Hong Kong in the city's Wan Chai district.

Emirates & Air Canada Sign...

Emirates and Air Canada have signed a strategic partnership agreement that will create more options for customers when travelling on the carriers’ networks.

Hotel Indigo Debuts Downunder

IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre, marking the debut of the boutique luxury and lifestyle brand in Queensland.

Tangram to Open at New MGallery...

Bringing a unique restaurant concept to Hong Kong’s dining scene is Tangram, located at the stylish, soon-to-open AKI Hong Kong - MGallery in Wanchai.

Park Hyatt Debuts in Indonesia

Park Hyatt Jakarta has opened in the tranquil Menteng area of Jakarta’s bustling central business, marking the highly anticipated debut of the Park Hyatt brand in Indonesia.

Fusion Originals Makes Its...

Vietnam’s most recognized hotel group introduces its latest lodging experience with the arrival of the first Fusion Originals, Fusion Original Saigon Centre, this month.

IHG Collaborations With Artist...

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has collaborated with acclaimed British artist Claire Luxton to unveil a series of fully immersive experiences at InterContinental London Park Lane, InterContinental New...

New Premier Seats for Air New...

From 2024, Air New Zealand will offer a new Business Premier Luxe suite, a new Business Premier seat and the world’s first Skynest

Metropole Hanoi’s Award-Winning...

The Vietnamese capital’s premier modern French fine dining restaurant, Le Beaulieu, welcomes back diners for lunch and dinner. Le Beaulieu, the award-winning modern French fine dining restaurant at...

China Airlines to Fly New...

China Airlines will begin flying its new A321neo passenger aircraft on the Taipei (Songshan)-Tokyo (Haneda) route daily from July 1.

Voco Orchard Singapore Places...

Voco Orchard Singapore launches new Thoughtful Meetings offer to entice meeting planners and events to the Lion City.

Westin Opens in Tokyo’s...

Westin Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the latest opening in Japan, The Westin Yokohama, a 373-room hotel that's set to be the city’s haven of well-being.

Emirates Rolls Out Premium Economy

Business travellers can look forward to another distinctive Emirates travel experience as the airline unveils its full Premium Economy offering onboard, available for booking for flights from August 2022.

Parkroyal Collection Opens in...

Pan Pacific Hotels Group expands its sustainability-focused brand Parkroyal Collection with the opening of Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Accor Introduces The Sebel Twin...

Accor has opened its first The Sebel branded property on the Gold Coast with the opening of The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta.

Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh Goes...

Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh has applied a new facet to the destination’s vibrant bar scene with Metropole Underground, the first subterranean bar in Cambodia’s capital.

Le Meridien Debuts in Qatar

Le Royal Méridien Doha has opened in the city's future city, Lusail, marking the European-born brand’s debut in Qatar.

Wellbeing Tops Priorities for...

Traveller satisfaction and wellbeing is the second most important travel program priority after duty of care, according to a recent BCD Travel survey of 118 travel buyers worldwide,

British Airways Reopens Lounge...

British Airways' flagship lounge in Singapore has reopened, allowing business travellers to dine, relax and shower before their flight.

JW Marriott Debuts in Hunan...

JW Marriott has opened JW Marriott Hotel Changsha, the first JW Marriott property in China's Hunan province and the perfect base for business travellers to Changsha.

Dao by Dorsett to Debut in...

Dao by Dorsett will open its first property in Asia, Dao by Dorsett AMTD IDEA Singapore, in the city's vibrant central business and financial district on 1st July 2022.

New Suites at Hyatt Regency Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney welcomes business travellers with the introduction of the hotel's first outdoor terrace and lavish new suites.

Microtel by Wyndham to Debut in...

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its portfolio in Australasia, with the region's first Microtel by Wyndham hotel to be opened in Wellington.

New Business Class for Air France

Air France will add a new business class product to its Boeing 777-300 fleet this autumn, with new fully flat seats and nutritiously-balanced French cuisine.

Mövenpick Hotel Auckland...

Accor’s premium Swiss-born hospitality brand, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, launches its first property in New Zealand with the official opening of Mövenpick Hotel Auckland.

AC Hotels by Marriott Debuts in...

AC Hotels by Marriott, the group's design-led lifestyle brand, debuts in Australia with the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank.

BWH Hotels Debuts Executive...

BWH Hotel Group (BWH) will debut its Executive Residency by Best Western (Executive Residency) extended-stay brand in Australasia in Q4 2022.

Millennium Hotels &...

Millennium Hotels & Resorts' global loyalty programme, My Millennium, will launch a new prestige tier, which delivers enhanced benefits to loyal members.

Palace Hotel Tokyo Adds New Suites

In celebration of it’s tenth anniversary this month, Palace Hotel Tokyo has launched a new category of suites.

IHG Debuts Voco Brand in Melbourne

IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened its first new-build voco property in Australia, the 252-room voco Melbourne Central, located in the heart of the city at 374 Lonsdale Street.

AC Hotels by Marriott Debuts in...

AC Hotels by Marriott, the group's design-led lifestyle brand, has opened AC Hotel by Marriott Seoul Gangnam, marking its debut in South Korea.

Qatar Airways Launches New...

Qatar Airways passengers can now enjoy local and sustainably sourced meals inspired by the airline’s North American gateway cities.

Air New Zealand to Add NYC

Air New Zealand will operate a direct Auckland-New York route three times a week from September to coincide with increased border reopenings by visa-waiver countries.

China Airlines Launches New...

China Airlines has launched its new A321neo on the Taipei-Hong Kong route and introduced the new Songshan-Haneda business travel route. China Airlines’ all-new fleet of A321neo aircraft has debuted on its...

New Corporate Dining in Saigon

The Reverie Saigon ups the culinary ante with the arrival of Hong Kong chef Lau Yam Chuen at The Royal Pavilion.

Finnair Adds Mumbai to Asia Network

Finnair has updated its traffic program for summer 2022 and added the Indian city of Mumbai to its Asia destination network.

BA to Serve Aviation Gin Onboard

In a new partnership, British Airways will now sell Aviation American Gin on board trans-Atlantic and long-haul flights.

Accor Introduces Novotel Brand...

Accor introduces leading Novotel hotel brand to Melbourne’s vibrant inner-north following the multi-million dollar upgrade of the Novotel Melbourne Preston.

Samarkand International Opens...

Air Marakanda, operator of the newly-expanded and redeveloped Samarkand International Airport, has opened the airport’s newest terminal.

Finnair to Avoid Russian Airspace

While Finnair continues serving Shanghai and Seoul with strong cargo support, it has cancelled flights to Osaka and Hong Kong until the end of April.

Voco Debuts in Qatar

IHG brand voco continues its expansion in the Middle East with the opening of its Qatari property, the voco Doha West Bay Suites

Finnair Resumes Japan Flights

Finnair will resume flights to Tokyo, Narita next week with four weekly frequencies and new routing.

AA Launches Reimagined...

American Airlines launches its reimagined AAdvantage loyalty program, offering business travellers even more reards and flexibility.

Sumsung Reveals New S8 Series...

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, S8+ and S8 tablets enable business travellers to unleash extraordinary productivity and creativity anytime, anywhere.

Swissôtel Debuts in The Philippines

The art of Swiss hospitality arrives in the Philippines with the soft opening of the first Swissôtel property in Pampanga, Swissôtel Clark.

Air Canada Expands...

Air Canada as announced its most extensive schedule out of Canada since the global pandemic radically slowed air travel, with new services to Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

LATAM Resumes Sydney –...

After a lengthy suspension during the pandemic, South American carrier LATAM will resume flights between Auckland, New Zealand, and Sydney, Australia with Santiago, Chile.

Second Indigo Opens in Japan

IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened Hotel Indigo Karuizawa, the region's first globally-branded lifestyle boutique hotel, and the second property in Japan under the Hotel Indigo brand.

BA to Recommence Singapore...

British Airways’ first passenger flight between Singapore and Sydney since April 2020 will take to the skies on March 28 2022 following the news that Australia is reopening its borders to fully vaccinated...

Starlux Introduces First A330neo

New Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has taken delivery of its first A330neo, making it the first airline in Taiwan to take delivery of an A330neo. The airline has spent much time evaluating and...

CX & Cigna Offer New...

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific has launched a new virtual health companion app as well as a strategic wellness and insurance collaboration with Cigna.

Finnair Launches New Premium...

Finnair has unveiled its brand-new Premium Economy product, which will offer an appealing new travel option for its long-haul customers.

Finnair Rethinks Business Class...

Business class travel takes a leap forward with Finnair’s new Business Class cabin and the arrival of the spacious new Collins Aerospace AirLounge seat.

New Marriott Bonvoy AMEX Credit...

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel loyalty program, and American Express have launched two new cobrand cards in Japan.

New Look for Iconic Seoul Hotel

Pullman Hotels & Resorts has reopened The Ambassador Seoul – A Pullman Hotel after a comprehensive 18-month renovation.

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong...

internationally-acclaimed architecture and design firm Remedios Studio has unveiled the reimagined design of the guest rooms and suites at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong together with lift lobby hallways.

Voco Debuts in South African...

Africa’s first voco hotel, voco The Bank Johannesburg Roseback, has opened in one of the coolest corners of South Africa’s capital.

AirAsia X to Resume Sydney Flights

AirAsia X will resume its commercial service post pandemic between Kuala Lumpur and Sydney from 14 February, prioritising full redemptions for its passengers affected by its recent restructuring.

New Holiday Inn for Sydney

Business travellers will now be able to enjoy a different take on Sydney with the opening of Holiday Inn & Suites Sydney Bondi Junction, just a stone's throw from one of the world's most famous beaches.

Aiden Finally Opens in Central...

Sydney's newest boutique hotel, Aiden Darling Harbour, finally opens in central Sydney, marking the debut of Best Western's Aiden brand in Australia.

Etihad Launches Sustainable...

Etihad Airways has launched its dedicated sustainability-focused corporate rewards programme, Corporate Conscious Choices.

New Look for IHG Rewards

IHG begins the rollout of new improvements and features to its loyalty program, IGH Rewards, for 2022.

Avani Opens in Omani Capital

Minor welcomes a new member to the Avani family with the opening of Avani Muscat Hotel in the capital of Oman. Located in Seeb, a prime residential area at the heart of Muscat’s westward growth, the...

Oakwood Opens 13th Japan Property

Serviced apartment brand Oakwood continues its growth across Asia Pacific with the opening of Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Azabu Tokyo, the first of 20 new openings scheduled for 2022. The opening of...

New Novotel for Bangkok’s...

Accor has debuted its latest flagship address for the region's best-known midscale brand with the opening of the Novotel Bangkok Future Park Rangsit.

New Capri by Fraser for Kuala...

Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, has expanded its footprint in Asia Pacific with the launch of Capri by Fraser, Bukit Bintang, a smart new hotel residence for #SeriouslySocial living...

Lenovo Launches Dual-Screen...

A true productivity powerhouse, Lenovo has released the new ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 laptop with plenty of processing power and a secondary display.

New Swiss-Belhotel for Yogyakarta

Swiss-Belhotel International Indonesia will open the Swiss-Belhotel Airport, Yogyakarta in 2022, introducing a new four-star hotel with 167 rooms and a range of international standard facilities and...

Swire Enhances Guest Experience...

Swire Hotels has introduced carefully designed tech-enabled improvements in its guestrooms and restaurants to make the guest experience more seamless and personalised.

Vignette Collection to Debut in...

IHG Hotels and Resorts will open the first Vignette Collection hotel in Asia with the opening of Bangkok's Sindhorn Midtown in March 2022.

New Look for Novotel Sunshine Coast

One of Queensland's most popular MICE destinations, Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, has wrapped up an extensive renovation to guest rooms, bungalows and recreation spaces.

New Shangri-La Opens in Beijing

Shangri-La Shougang Park, Beijing, a new hotel where heartfelt hospitality meets century-old industrial heritage, has opened in time for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

New Oakwood Opens in Melbourne

Oakwood has crossed the historic milestone of 10,000 keys across more than 62 operating properties worldwide with the opening of Oakwood Premier Melbourne in Victoria, Australia.

British Airways Relaunches Doha...

British Airways and Qatar Airways will strengthen their joint venture as BA recommences flights between Gatwick and Doha.

Wyndham Opens La Quinta by...

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has debuted its La Quinta by Wyndham brand in China with the opening of La Quinta by Wyndham Weifang South.

KLIA Adds SITA Biometrics

Domestic and international passengers flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) can now benefit from new SITA biometric-enabled self-service touchpoints following a significant technology upgrade.

Qatar Resumes Premium Services...

Qatar Airways will recommence premium inflight services on its five-daily flights to London and three-daily flights to Paris, from January.

Home2 Suites Opens in Southern...

Hilton has launched Home2 Suites by Hilton in Asia Pacific with the opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton Shenzhen Bao’an, marking the global hospitality company’s 12th brand in the region.

Vietjet Heads to Mother Russia

Vietjet it will commence its first-ever non-stop services to Europe, connecting Vietnam's capital city Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and the beach city of Nha Trang with Moscow in mid-2022.

Qatar Airways to Launch Flights...

Qatar Airways will launch twice-weekly non-stop flights between Doha and Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, in January 2022.

New Crowne Plaza to Open in...

IHG Hotels & Resorts will open the Crowne Plaza Vinh Yen City Centre, located outside Hanoi in the Vietnamese province of Vinh Phuc, in 2022.

Pan Pacific Revamps Discovery...

Pan Pacific Hotels Group redefines the loyalty game for business travellers with the revamped Pan Pacific Discovery loyalty programme.

Tribe Phnom Penh Set to Open in...

Tribe hotels will make its Asia debut in February with the opening of Tribe Phnom Peng Post Office Square.

Finnair Bolsters US Services

Finnair has added Seattle to its network and continues direct flights from Stockholm to Los Angeles and New York during the summer season ahead.

Hotel X Opens in...

Hotel X Brisbane Fortitude Valley has opened as the world's first hotel in IHG Hotels & Resorts' new Vignette Collection

Qantas Returns to India After a...

Qantas has launched commercial flights between Australia and India for the first time in almost a decade.

Holiday Inn Express Debuts in Japan

IHG Hotels & Resorts introduces its Holiday Inn Express brand to Japan for the first time with the opening of Holiday Inn Express Osaka City Centre Midosuji this month.

Cathay to Launch HBO Inflight

Cathay Pacific will become the first airline in Asia Pacific to introduce HBO Max Originals to its seatback inflight entertainment (IFE) experience. Hong Kong’s home airline will debut the HBO Max brand...

New Hyatt Centric for Melbourne

Hyatt Centric Melbourne has opened in a prime location in the heart of Melbourne’s fast-emerging downtown, providing business travellers with an ideal setting for discovering Australia’s second...

Malaysia Airlines Enhances...

Malaysia Airlines introduces its first reward system exclusively for corporate partners, offering benefits, privileges, and options via its corporate travel programme, MHbiz Pro.

China Airlines Receives A321neo...

China Airlines has received its first A321neo passenger aircraft which boats contactless service and enhanced epidemic prevention measures.

Radisson Blu Opens in Nashik

Radisson Blu has opened Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik, a property nestled at the foothills of the two-millennia old Pandav Caves. Located just off Nashik Mumbai highway, this idyllic hotel is...