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First holiday together? Singaporeans say it's the ultimate relationship test.

Forget the first kiss, it's the first trip that really countsMost Singaporeans say a first holiday reveals long-term compatibility.

Experiences available through GlobalTix will be distributed on Myrealtrip.

GlobalTix teams up with Myrealtrip to boost Korean outbound bookingsAgreement gives attractions and experience operators a direct route to a key outbound market in Asia.

Visitors will need to present a valid physical or electronic event ticket at participating outlets to redeem the offers.

Hong Kong rewards eventgoers with tourism perksNew month-long promotion links major events with discounts at over 100 tourism businesses.

The hotel is less than a 10-minute walk from the Asoke BTS Skytrain and Sukhumvit MRT stations

Hilton plants first Canopy in Southeast AsiaCanopy Bangkok Sukhumvit offers 174 keys in the Asoke neighbourhood.

High-yield travellers accounted for nearly half of overnight spending in the past year.

Tourism Australia's new roadmap puts Asia and luxury in focus‘The Asian Century' continues, Tourism Australia says as it maps priorities in its 10-year plan.

The company has not yet announced an opening date.

Club Med Cherating to close for major makeoverBrand’s first resort in Asia is preparing for its biggest transformation since opening in 1979.

Newly refurbished and reopened in March 2026, Coliwoo Midtown achieved an average occupancy rate of close to 90% in July 2026.

CapitaLand Ascott Trust acquires Coliwoo Midtown in SingaporeS$134 million deal adds newly refurbished co-living asset to its growing living portfolio.

The 64th NATAS Travel Fair returns from 21-23 August at Singapore Expo Halls 3B, 4 and 5.

NATAS Travel Fair returns bigger for August editionNearly 100 exhibitors and 14 NTOs will take part in the three-day show, which is now 25% bigger.

Nearly 40 key local trade partners joined for the appreciation luncheon in end July with Ben Bouldin, president, Greater China & MD, Asia, Royal Caribbean.

Royal Caribbean’s Ben Bouldin meets Singapore trade in expanded Asia roleThe regional chief underscores Singapore's gateway role during his engagement with leading travel agents in the city.

MATTA Connect 2027 will return to Perak with an expanded scale and scope.

MATTA Connect shines the spotlight on PerakInternational buyers converged in Ipoh as the travel marketplace helped position Perak for greater tourism growth.

The week-long programme introduces several new initiatives, including a matched appointments format.

Luxury travel leaders gather in Las Vegas for Virtuoso Travel WeekVirtuoso introduces appointment matching and new trend-focused sessions for its 2026 flagship event.

Rooms at The Langham, Custom House, will be housed in a contemporary building adjacent to Custom House.

Langham gives birth to a new ‘grandson’ in BangkokHeritage meets luxury at The Langham, Custom House, opening December 2026.

The Oceania Sirena was built in 1999 and joined the cruise line's fleet in 2016.

Oceania Cruises parts with fifth ship in fleet transformationNCLH says Oceania Sirena’s departure is a move to enhance Oceania’s luxury cruise line positioning.

CruiseWorld Malaysia 2026: Singapore, Penang and Sarawak are transforming cruise terminals into tourism engines that create value far beyond the waterfront.

Inside Southeast Asia's next generation of cruise portsBigger berths are only part of the story as Southeast Asia's cruise terminals reinvent themselves for the next wave of growth.

Phuket and Pattaya are also being considered for future cruise terminal developments.

Koh Samui cruise port moves a step closerProposed US$366 million facility would accommodate large cruise ships and handle up to 400,000 passengers annually.

Accommodation upgrades will begin with Seven Seas Splendor during its November 2027 dry dock.

More room at sea: Regent expands suite sizesLarger suites and new suite categories aboard Explorer-class ships from 2027.

Villa Vie launched its residential cruising experience in 2024.

Sail away for ever on this refurbished shipVilla Vie adds former Holland America ship to its lifetime residences fleet.

Guests can expect Chinese-language signage, entertainment systems, hotel services and shore assistance, as well as Chinese electrical outlets, kettles and a mix of Chinese and Western food.

Viking brings Chinese-speaking cruises to Northern EuropeIndustry-first Chinese-language Northern Europe sailings for Chinese-speaking guests will launch in April 2027.

Explora III is the largest in the fleet.

Explora Journeys unveils its biggest ship yetLuxury cruise line's first LNG-powered vessel enters service with expanded wellness, dining and public spaces.

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