Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward is preparing sweeping restrictions on short-term rentals as resident complaints rise amid strong international tourism demand. The proposed overhaul could remove approximately 2,000 registered properties from one of Japan’s most popular visitor districts. Japan Tourism Agency data showed 3,775 registered short-term rental properties in Shinjuku as of July 15. This gives the […]
IHG Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its position in Greater China’s growing concert tourism market. The hospitality group is connecting hotel stays with live entertainment, transport, dining, cultural discovery and loyalty rewards. Its evolving strategy responds to travellers who increasingly build entire trips around concerts and other major events. These visitors need more than tickets.
Liverpool Football Club has officially announced a landmark agreement with Turkish Airlines, establishing the international aviation carrier as the club’s new main partner starting June 1, 2027. This major strategic shift will transform the iconic front of the famous red jersey for the first time in seventeen years, officially concluding a long-standing primary partnership with
Cathay Pacific and Google have launched an artificial intelligence-driven partnership to study whether aircraft can avoid climate-warming contrails through carefully planned altitude and route adjustments. The Hong Kong-based carrier is Google’s first commercial airline partner in the Asia-Pacific region for contrail mitigation trials. It is also the first airline to evaluate Google’s avoidance technology on
Saudi Arabia is accelerating the development of an artificial intelligence-powered tourism ecosystem as stronger connectivity with Bahrain, the UAE and other Gulf countries expands regional travel opportunities. The Kingdom’s ambition now extends beyond increasing visitor arrivals. It is building digital infrastructure capable of improving government services, understanding traveller behaviour and supporting more personalised journeys. Regional
Airwheel is advancing the smart luggage market with rideable electric suitcases designed to make movement through airports, railway stations and other large travel hubs easier. The company’s products combine motorised mobility, app-based controls, digital tracking and charging functions within a conventional luggage format. This creates a new category of connected travel equipment that can carry
Cross-border travel between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand is undergoing a major transformation as digital clearance systems and new infrastructure reshape journeys across some of Southeast Asia’s busiest land gateways. However, traveller experiences remain sharply different. Motorists can still face waits of up to three hours at Singapore’s Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during peak periods. At
Macau plans to invest approximately MOP130 billion, equivalent to about US$16 billion, in four major projects designed to strengthen tourism, technology, education and logistics. The five-year investment programme represents one of Macau’s strongest attempts to reduce its economic dependence on casino gaming. Authorities want non-gaming industries to contribute around 60% of gross value added by
Bengaluru’s fast-changing dining scene has gained a new vegetarian destination with the arrival of Druma, a 60-seat restaurant built around authentic flavours, ingredient quality and understated luxury. Located in Jayanagar, the restaurant occupies approximately 2,100 square feet and introduces what its team describes as “humble dining.” The idea rejects unnecessary spectacle while giving vegetables, grains,
Cuba’s tourism industry is confronting a severe downturn as international arrivals collapse, hotel operations contract and infrastructure difficulties weaken the visitor experience. The country recorded 419,863 international visitors between January and July 2026, according to figures attributed to Cuba’s National Office of Statistics and Information. This represents a dramatic contraction in one of the island’s
Malaysia’s hospitality market will gain a new internationally branded property when Dusit Princess Ipoh opens on 1 October 2026, strengthening accommodation choices in Perak’s heritage-rich capital. The 268-room upper-midscale hotel will introduce Dusit’s Thai-inspired hospitality to Ipoh while highlighting the destination’s Malaysian culture, celebrated cuisine and limestone landscapes. Located beside the Perak Turf Club, the
Global energy market fluctuations have sent crude prices rising toward $96 per barrel, creating structural cost pressures across small island developing states. Because many Caribbean nations rely on imported energy sources, sharp price adjustments quickly impact key tourism sectors, including aviation, cruise lines, resorts, and local ground transportation. International financial evaluations and regional energy monitors
