Omio Gets $10M to Fix Japan and Southeast Asia’s Fragmented Travel Booking
Omio has secured a $10 million investment from Granite-Integral to accelerate expansion in Japan and strengthen its Southeast Asia presence.
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Globus Bets Travelers Want Longer Small-Group Trips in Asia and Africa
Globus is expanding its 2027 Asia and Africa portfolio with new small-group tours, deeper destination extensions and more safari combinations.
Japan to Raise Tourist Visa Fees Fivefold From July
Japan will raise visa fees for foreign visitors for the first time since 1978, as the country adjusts charges amid inflation, yen weakness and record tourism demand.
China Launches Its First Cruise-to-Nowhere From Shanghai
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
China has launched its first cruise-to-nowhere voyage from Shanghai, turning Adora Magic City into the destination for a short high-seas escape.
Ant International’s Alipay+ Enables Mobile Payments for Global Travellers in Latin America
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
Connects a potential market of 2 billion e-wallet users from 50 e-wallets and banks, plus over 10 national QR schemes
Helps local businesses capture inbound tourism growth through partnership with PVS
Fairfield by Marriott Reaches 100 Hotels in Greater China With New Chongqing Opening
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Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Fairfield by Marriott has reached 100 hotels in Greater China with the opening of a new property in Chongqing, highlighting the brand’s rapid rise in one of Marriott’s most important growth markets.
China Eastern Airlines Launches First Direct Route Linking Vienna with Northwest China
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
China Eastern Airlines has launched a new nonstop route between Vienna and Xi’an, creating the first direct air link between Austria and northwest China.
Japan Raises Hotel Taxes as Overtourism Costs Start Reaching the Visitor Bill
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Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
Japan is adding and expanding local lodging taxes in 2026 as more destinations try to manage overtourism and fund infrastructure. The amounts are often modest outside Kyoto, but together they point to a broader shift in how the country plans to pay for rising visitor pressure.
Alaska Airlines unveils its first-ever International Business Class Suites experience, setting a new standard for long-haul travel
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 6 mins read
Alaska Airlines unveils its first international Business Class suites as it expands long-haul service to Europe and Asia.
Eurovision Asia Could Turn Bangkok Into the Region’s Next Major Event-Travel Hub
By
Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Eurovision Song Contest Asia is set to debut in Bangkok on November 14, 2026, with 10 countries already confirmed. For travel, the bigger story may be how a cross-border music event could accelerate a wider shift toward experience-led trips across Asia.
Air China Restarts Beijing-Pyongyang Flights as North Korea Gradually Reopens
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Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
Air China has resumed direct service between Beijing and Pyongyang, restoring another transport link that had been suspended since 2020. The move points to a gradual reopening by North Korea, though broader tourism access still appears limited.
Middle East Conflict Threatens Thailand’s Tourism Recovery
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Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Thailand’s tourism sector is facing new uncertainty as the Middle East conflict disrupts long-haul flights and threatens to reduce international arrivals.
Japan’s 2026 Cherry Blossom Season Is Expected to Start Early
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Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
Japan’s 2026 cherry blossom season is expected to begin earlier than usual, with first blooms forecast in mid-March in parts of western and central Japan. Warmer late-winter temperatures are likely to push the sakura front northward through April.
Lufthansa Redirects Flights to Asia as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Air Travel
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Lufthansa is shifting capacity from canceled Middle East routes to Asia as geopolitical tensions reshape global air travel demand.
Global Hotel Alliance Expands Into Japan With Tokyu Hotels Partnership
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Eleanor Price
• 4 mins read
Global Hotel Alliance is expanding in Japan through a new partnership with Tokyu Hotels & Resorts, adding more than 40 properties to the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty platform.