Karen Yue

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is evolving its Wyndham Rewards loyalty programme with lifestyle partnerships and exclusive experiences designed to strengthen customer engagement before, during and after a hotel stay.

More boutique hotels are entering the market, but Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) maintains a strict selection process that prioritises quality and ensures new additions help spread tourism to emerging and lesser-known destinations, says Mark Wong, senior vice president, Asia-Pacific

Resorts, attractions and destination managers speaking at the Southeast Asia Business Events Forum on July 29 agreed that the right blend of entertainment and public events can improve quality tourism outcomes.

Amid global uncertainty and rising cost of travel and events, destinations that offer political stability, variety of experiences and accessible infrastructure have an advantage in winning over Asian event planners who are bringing with them attendees from across long distances.

AirBorneo, the airline owned by the Sarawak state government, has mapped out an expansion plan for its Asian service network, which will bring to life the tourism ministry’s ambition to make Sarawak the tourism gateway to Borneo island.

Three destination leaders demonstrated the positive outcomes of responsible tourism development, with results showing an impact on local host communities.

Joon Aun Ooi, president, Asia-Pacific at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, believes that regional success stems from perfecting the art of hotel franchising, developing essential hardware and software that every traveller values, and keeping an open mind to new ideas that elevate guest experiences and hotel operations

The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) has reopened its tourism office in Singapore to enhance destination presence and trade relationships around South-east Asia, as it recognises the long-term value of the region for Germany.

In keeping with its promise to continually offer new experiences, Disney Cruise Line will add a port call at Langkawi, Malaysia for select Disney Adventure four-day sailings starting December 31, 2026.

Business event planners in search of a quiet sanctuary in the buzzing heart of Jakarta can now leverage a transformed outdoor garden at the luxurious Ayana Midplaza Jakarta hotel.