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Qantas announces New Year, New Zealand offer for Filipino travellers

Australian flag-carrier Qantas now makes it easier for Filipino travellers to explore the stunning landscapes of New Zealand with its new New Year, New Zealand sale.

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Emirates expands its Chauffeur-Drive service at two Japanese airports

Emirates announced the expansion of its signature Chauffeur-Drive service in Japan, extending the premium ground experience to customers travelling from Narita International Airport from 1st February and Kansai International Airport from 1st March.

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Centara presents an exclusive offer celebrating its new property in Osaka

Thai hospitality management company Centara Hotels & Resorts is slated to expand its presence in Japan in the second quarter of this year.

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Philippines seeks more arrivals from North America, China, India, & MidEast

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) plans to expand its promotions budget for several key and emerging markets in 2026, including the United States, South Korea, Canada, China, India and the Middle East.

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Alfred Travel announces several new key features

Following its initial launch last July, AI-driven travel companion Alfred Travel has announced a suite of major feature updates and a roadmap toward a 2026 capital raise.

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BWH Hotels keeps travellers connected with its new SureStay Plus by Best Western in Bangkok

Global hospitality firm BWH Hotels continues to keep guests fully connected whenever they travel to Thailand as it launched the SureStay Plus by Best Western Ramkhamhaeng Airport Rail Link Bangkok on Friday, 23rd January.

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Aboitiz InfraCapital airports welcomed 16.17 million travellers in 2025

Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc (AIC) announced today, 26th January, that its airport portfolio recorded 16.17 million passenger arrivals in 2025, reflecting the growing demand for air travel across the Visayas and Northern Mindanao.

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TAT puts best foot forward at FITUR 2026 in Madrid

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) brought a delegation of Thai tourism operators to the recently concluded Feria Internacional de Turismo (FITUR) 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

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TFWA unveils future-focused travel retail plans

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TTF2026: Thai tourism comes to a decisive moment

Experts in attendance at the Thailand Tourism Forum 2026 (TTF2026) on Thursday, 22nd January, pointed out how the country’s tourism sector has come to a pivotal moment.