South Asia’s Cruise Market Expands as Cordelia a
The News: Outbound and domestic cruise travel is exploding across South Asia. Waterways Leisure Tourism’s Cordelia Cruises announced time-charter expansions to acquire twoRead More
Scenic Group Plans ₹800 Crore Luxury River Cruis
The News: Global luxury cruise giant Scenic Group announced an investment plan of ₹750 to ₹800 crore over the next ten years toRead More
UN Tourism Cuts 2026 Global Growth Forecast as Geo
The News: UN Tourism officially lowered its full-year 2026 global growth forecast to 1%–2%, down significantly from its initial January projection of 3%–4%.Read More
Asia’s hotel boom is no longer just about fillin
Minor Hotels will bring its first property to Hanoi in 2028: the 310-key Avani+ Hanoi, part of a mixed-use development that also includesRead More
Indian aviation remains heavily concentrated aroun
OAG data cited by Mint shows IndiGo holding more than 50% of India’s September airline capacity, with approximately 11.3 million seats. Air IndiaRead More
India’s travel numbers show domestic tourism
The Ministry of Tourism dashboard reports 4.286 billion domestic tourist visits in 2025, up 45.6% from 2024. It also reports 20.22 million internationalRead More
Dhaka becomes an Asian tourism trade meeting point
The 13th Asian Tourism Fair runs from 17–19 September in Dhaka, bringing together more than 200 tourism organisations from 10 countries across approximatelyRead More
AirAsia says financial pressure is beginning to ea
AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes said the airline is beginning to recover from the liquidity pressure created by the Middle East crisis and isRead More
Kuala Lumpur emerges as Asia’s connectivity
OAG’s Megahubs 2026 analysis puts Kuala Lumpur International Airport at the centre of Asia’s connectivity discussion. For Southeast Asian tourism boards and airlines,Read More
Siam Seaplane moves into medical evacuation
Siam Seaplane and Thailand’s National Institute for Emergency Medicine are preparing a nationwide medical evacuation service. The development adds a new dimension toRead More