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The Wellness Edit by Frasers Hospitality weaves daily wellbeing practices into the fabric of a guest’s stay.

This is what wellness looks like for a long stayCan a serviced living stay improve your wellbeing? Frasers Hospitality is rethinking how guests can eat, sleep, move and unwind...

Fuh brings two decades of international hospitality and IR experience across North America and Asia.

New commercial head for Colombo Hotels at Cinnamon Hotels & ResortsVictoria Fuh oversees commercial operations across Colombo’s four Cinnamon properties.

The growing portfolio provides greater choice across different traveller segments, from Garner’s midscale offering to IHG’s premium and luxury properties already operating in Kyoto.

IHG adds 14 hotels to Japan portfolio in major dealTransaction adds 1,063 keys across Kyoto, including IHG’s third Holiday Inn Express in Japan.

Travellers are advised to check for prohibited items and avoid placing valuables in checked baggage under Thailand's new inspection rules.

Don't be surprised if Thailand opens your suitcaseNew security protocol allows checks on suspected luggage in designated areas without requiring the passenger to be present.

Ritz-Carlton's Reserve brand debuts in ShanghaiNew luxury hotel along Shanghai's North Bund waterfront offers 110 keys.

The Arabian Gulf and Red Sea remain destinations of strong interest to our guests, said the cruise line.

Explora Journeys cancels Middle East 2027-28 seasonExplora I and Explora V redeployed to South America and the Mediterranean respectively.

The hospitality and real estate veteran will oversee Centara’s global development strategy and portfolio pipeline.

Centara appoints chief development officerAndrew Shaw brings more than 30 years of experience in hotel development, investment and asset management.

The 64th edition of the NATAS Travel Fair highlights Singapore’s robust travel demand.

Heard at NATAS: Singaporeans are worrying less and travelling furtherEurope is back, Japan is going deeper and cruises keep gaining ground.

The programme applies to foreign passport holders without Taiwan residency who have visited the destination at least once since 1 January 2023.

Taiwan gives travellers more reasons to returnRepeat international visitors can win travel credits, while new incentives target corporate groups and conference delegates.

For luxury customers, world cruises are so much more than simply a vacation, – they're journeys to adventure and the ultimate luxury travel experience, says a travel agency. Featured: Silver Whisper – one of the smallest luxury ships to host a World Cruise.

A new generation is ready to see the world by seaTravel agency says world cruise bookings are up 20%.

A guest looks out from a helicopter while on a Luxury Collection Expeditions experience.

Luxury hotels are packaging the journey, not just the roomMarriott's Luxury Collection has launched multi-property journeys across North America, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean.

Developed by The Royal Group International in partnership with Marriott International, the project will rise on Norodom Boulevard in Daun Penh as part of a mixed-use development.

Phnom Penh to welcome its first Ritz-CarltonThe 152-key hotel and 119 branded residences are slated to open in 2032.

The Fairmont room.

A Fairmont first for ThailandNew 474-key hotel brings a new luxury option to Sukhumvit neighbourhood.

Malaysia’s key air hub steps up checks from kerb to cockpit.

KLIA launches 17-point security overhaulNew measures include risk-based passenger screening, tighter staff vetting and a bigger police presence.

The name change of Palm Beach Airport took effect 9 July.

This US airport code now has the president’s initialsPalm Beach Airport has been renamed as President Donald J. Trump International Airport.

Norwegian Aura’s spa mediation room.

What’s new aboard Norwegian’s largest shipA two-deck spa with the fleet’s largest thermal suite, new dining experiences, and more aboard the Norwegian Aura.

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in 2034.

Crystal lines up a third next-generation newbuildThe 650-guest luxury vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2034, joining two sister ships already on order.

Bourton-on-the-Water is known for its low bridges and traditional stone houses.

Villagers in very polite protest against overtourismOne of England’s prettiest villages has had enough of the tourists.

Travel Weekly Asia’s flagship cruise conference returns to Singapore on 16 September.

Registration opens for CruiseWorld Asia 2026The must-attend event for travel advisors looking to grow their cruise business and stay ahead of market trends.

From ballroom to bow: incentives head to seaMICE buyers in Asia are taking to business events at sea, drawn by planning simplicity, the appeal of experience-rich...

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