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Park Hyatt Phu Quoc is Vietnam's first Park Hyatt resort spanning 160 acres with mile-long white sand beaches, opening Q1 2026.

Hyatt's sky-high ambitions take flight in AsiaFrom Tokyo to Bangkok, Hyatt's luxury boom includes Thompson debut and sky-high Malaysian opening.

By 2028, nearly half of the world’s high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) will come from Asia.

Asians are changing the luxury travel gameAsia’s affluent travellers are rewriting luxury travel with bigger budgets and bolder tastes.

Majority of affluent APAC travellers (84%) are prioritising long-term health with many incorporating wellness habits into their holiday routines.

Is wellness travel the new luxury getaway?ILTM’s latest APAC survey suggests it’s no longer just a trend – it’s a travel essential.

HMS Prince of Wales arrived in Singapore on 23 June, docking at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore for 7 days.

How Singapore welcomed one of the world’s biggest warshipsMarina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore proves it’s not just for tourists, it can handle warships too.

The Louis is a chrome, ship-shaped cultural landmark in Shanghai featuring exhibitions, a café, and luxury retail across three storeys.

Louis Vuitton drops anchor in ShanghaiShanghai’s newest landmark is a Louis Vuitton ship offering culture, coffee and couture.

Tanjung Kelayang Reserve embraces a slow, peaceful rhythm where nature leads, inviting visitors to unwind amid quiet trails, gentle waves, and untouched landscapes.

The secret paradise near Jakarta you may not know aboutJust an hour away from the Indonesian capital, a quiet, nature-led world awaits.

Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino reopens with revamped rooms, a Dior Spa and Villa Beatrice’s grand debut.

Could this be the most Spendido stay in Portofino?This 16th-century monastery turned hotel now oozes luxury, including Italy’s first Dior Spa.

From left: Irene Chua, VP, Northstar Travel Group; Constance Seck, regional director, sales & marketing, APAC, Scenic Tours; Mae Cheah, managing director, Asia, The Travel Corporation, Cynthia Lee, vice president – sales at StarDream Cruises; Xinyi Liang-Pholsena, editorial director, Northstar Travel Group

Why fly-cruise is the hot new comboCruiseWorld Malaysia 2025: As cruising rebounds in Asia, the fly-cruise segment is gaining strong traction.

Thousands reportedly joined protests against overtourism on 15 June across Spain, Portugal, and Italy, with the largest turnout seen in Barcelona.

It’s the “tourists go home” season in Europe againTourism protests erupt in Spain, Portugal and Italy as locals push back against overtourism.

From left: Irene Chua, VP, Northstar Travel Group; Chanet Ham, director, Xpedition Travel; Xinyi Liang-Pholsena, editorial director, Northstar Travel Group

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