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Global Tourism Economy Forum 2025 opens in Heilongjiang on 15th December
The 2025 edition of the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) is slated to run from 15th to 17th December in China’s Heilongjiang Province. GTEF serves as an international platform dedicated to promoting the sustainable development of the global tourism economy. Centred on the theme New Quality Productive Forces: Powering the…
Philippine Airlines to augment its domestic fleet
Philippine flag-carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced its plans to augment its fleet for domestic operations on Wednesday, 3rd December. PAL recently accepted the delivery of five Airbus A320 aircraft, with one more unit slated for delivery before the end of the year, and an additional six coming next year. In…
Tourism Authority of Thailand lauds new direct flights from Bangkok to three Japanese destinations
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hailed the recent launch of three inaugural Japan–Bangkok services operated by Thai AirAsia X and Thai Lion Air as a milestone in regional connectivity. The new routes from Sendai, Hokkaido and Osaka significantly expand short-haul access into Thailand and are expected to stimulate year-end…
Goddess Retreats to offer new healing experience from April 2026
Pioneering Balinese women’s only wellness destination Goddess Retreats announced the introduction of a new healing experience from April of next year. The Eat, Pray, Self-Love Goddess Retreat is a healing experience designed for women who seek space, freedom, and time to retreat entirely at their own pace. Hosted at the…
First-ever FACTS Summit & Expo draws in over 1,500 delegates
The inaugural FACTS Summit & Expo recently at ICC Sydney brought together 1,500 delegates, over 160 speakers, and more than 100 exhibitors from across the global corporate travel, business events, travel payments and aviation ecosystem. Designed as a platform for groundbreaking ideas and cross-sector collaboration, FACTS launched at a pivotal…