voco Kuching Opens in Sarawak, Malaysia

Malaysia’s first voco hotel recently opened in Kuching. The 321-room hotel is an integral part of Wisma Elica, which also includes Care Collective, East Malaysia's largest senior wellness centre. This is Malaysia's first property opening under the globally recognised voco Hotels by IHG Hotels & Resorts brand.

The development represents more than the revitalisation of the former Four Points by Sheraton and Century Hotel. Bringing voco Kuching and Care Collective together under one roof, it creates a destination where hospitality, wellness, lifestyle and community converge while generating economic value and meaningful social impact.

Thailand Advances US$334m Koh Samui Cruise Terminal Plan

The Transport Ministry is seeking approvals for a public-private partnership cruise terminal on Koh Samui, with operations targeted for 2032.

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Transport Ministry is advancing plans for a 12.17-billion-baht cruise terminal on Koh Samui, equivalent to approximately US$334 million, aimed at supporting large cruise ships and expanding the country’s cruise tourism capacity.

Saudi Arabia Tops Global Tourism Growth as Australia Weighs Opportunities and Risks

Australia's outbound travel market is increasingly aligned with the world's fastest-growing destinations, but the latest international tourism rankings also serve as a reminder of how quickly geopolitical events can reshape global travel demand.

A recent analysis by Visual Capitalist, using data from the UN Tourism Statistics Database (via Our World in Data), ranks countries by the percentage change in international tourist arrivals between 2019 and 2025. 

Best Western has Bangkok covered: Different Hotels for Different Travellers

 

From youthful city stays and neighbourhood hideaways to airport stopovers, conference venues and upscale accommodation, Best Western’s diverse Bangkok portfolio matches distinct hotel brands with the travellers and locations they serve best.

The BWH Hotels Bangkok portfolio shows how location, brand identity and price point can be used to serve markedly different travellers within one sprawling metropolis. Rather than competing for precisely the same guests, its properties range from compact neighbourhood hotels and youthful lifestyle accommodation to airport stopovers, large conference venues and upscale international hotels.

Bhaya Cruises Introduces Ha Long Bay Destination Weddings

Bhaya Cruises is promoting bespoke destination weddings aboard its luxury vessels in Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay.

The offering ranges from private elopements to larger celebrations with family and friends, with ceremonies staged while cruising among the bay’s limestone islands and emerald waters.

Six Notable Asia-Pacific Hotel Openings to Watch in 2026

Asia-Pacific is set for another strong year of hotel development, with more than 251,000 new rooms expected to open across the region in 2026. 

The pipeline spans luxury resorts, urban business hotels and smaller boutique properties, reflecting continued demand in both established gateways and emerging destinations.

Melbourne Skydeck Launches Winter School Holiday Family Offer

Melbourne Skydeck is offering discounted family bundles, optional attraction upgrades and parking savings during the 2026 winter school holidays.

Melbourne Skydeck has launched a winter school holiday promotion offering discounted family admission to the Southern Hemisphere’s highest observation deck.

Dolphins Motel Reopens in Mollymook After Boutique Redesign

The 10-room South Coast property has been reworked as a mid-century-inspired boutique motel, with new guest facilities, a licensed café and rates starting from $239 a night.

Dolphins Motel has reopened near Mollymook Beach following a full redesign aimed at repositioning the former roadside property as a boutique coastal stay.