Goa pushes AI deeper into the visitor journey
Goa is expanding its tourism technology offering with an AI-powered chatbot providing travellers with verified information on accommodation, transport and tourism services. The
Korean Air finalises US$44.8 billion Boeing and en
Korean Air has finalised agreements valued at approximately US$44.8 billion covering 103 Boeing aircraft, spare engines and long-term maintenance, according to Asia-Pacific travel
Asia-Pacific hotel investment reaches US$8 billion
Hotel investment across Asia-Pacific reached US$8 billion in H1 2026, up 21% year on year, Japan, Mainland China and Korea led investment activity.
South Korea records 15 million foreign visitors be
South Korea recorded 15.05 million foreign visitors in the first eight months of 2026, up 21.6% year on year, according to government data.
Cleartrip enters India’s holiday-package mar
Cleartrip has entered India’s fragmented holiday-packages market with a product combining flights, hotels, activities and transfers into customisable itineraries. The move reflects a
World Travel Awards brings Asia-Pacific tourism le
The Maldives hosted the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony on 27 September, deliberately coinciding with World Tourism Day.
DHL and Singapore Airlines renew Changi freighter
DHL Express and Singapore Airlines renewed their crew and maintenance agreement covering five Boeing 777 freighters based at Singapore Changi Airport. Singapore Airlines
Japan Airlines extends major Boeing 787 support ag
Japan Airlines and Lufthansa Technik renewed their Total Component Support agreement for the carrier’s Boeing 787 fleet for at least another five years,
Bangkok’s floods put destination resilience
Bangkok declared all 50 districts disaster areas following intense rainfall, with reports of approximately 300 mm of rain in less than two days
IndiGo aircraft makes abnormal runway contact at B
An IndiGo A321 operating from Guwahati to Bengaluru experienced abnormal runway contact during its second landing attempt at Kempegowda International Airport on 27