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Hotel101 Global signs agreements to develop Hotel101 Melbourne

Philippine hotel management company Hotel101 Global signed several agreements regarding the development of the 766-room Hotel101 Melbourne in Australia.

Tourism Authority of Thailand reports great outcomes from MATKA 2026

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) achieved strong outcomes from its participation at the recently-concluded MATKA Travel Fair 2026 held in Helsinki, Finland.

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Travel Meet Asia and ASITA boost Indonesia’s tourism

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