ASEAN Explorer Pass to Open Up the Region

Report By David Bowden

AirAsia MOVE (formerly known as AirAsia Superapp), a digital venture by Malaysia’s Capital A Berhad, continues with its endeavours to become a leading online travel agent (OTA) platform that champions and connects all the ten ASEAN nations (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) with its recent introduction of the ‘ASEAN Explorer Pass’.

The Anam Mui Ne Opens Exquisite Old-World Bar By The Beach

The Anam Mui Ne, an Indochine-era inspired resort in Vietnam's popular beach town Mui Ne, has opened a quaint new bar that pays homage to the intimate Saigon bars of yesteryear.

Scoot’s First E190-E2 Aircraft Touches Down in Singapore

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), today welcomed its first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft at Singapore Changi Airport.  

Intrepid Travel launches Women’s Expedition in Saudi Arabia

Intrepid Travel has introduced a 12-day Saudi Arabia Women's Expedition, designed to offer an authentic and transformative travel experience while empowering women and supporting female-owned businesses in the destination.

Sofitel announces research study analysing travellers sleep patterns to try reduce the 'first night effect'

Guided by this research, Sofitel will be deploying new experience rituals across all its hotels to help guests enjoy blissful nights.



Sleep has always been a focus for Sofitel. In 2003, the brand unveiled a major innovation: the Sofitel MyBed experience, the epitome of comfort. A box spring, mattress, topper, comforter, and an extensive selection of pillows, developed with the utmost care to deliver unmatched comfort and the sensation of being cradled in clouds. Sofitel has now taken its commitment to slumber a step further by conducting a scientific study to analyse its guests' sleep. The aim was to better understand how travelers sleep, in order to help them sleep better and longer. The study was designed to minimise the notorious "first night effect," which occurs when people sleep away from home.

Queensland's The Reef House crowned Australia's top luxury hotel

5 Star Luxury Accommodation Gold Winner - Australian Tourism Awards 2024

5 Star Luxury Accommodation Gold Winner - Queensland Tourism Awards 2022 & 2023

TripAdvisor No2 Luxury Hotel in Australia, No2 Top Hotel in South Pacific & Australia 2023

An innovative business plan to offer complimentary experiences as part of relaxation escape packages has earned The Reef House Boutique Hotel and Spa the title of the best Five Star Luxury Accommodation in Australia.

The Anam Cam Ranh Launches Honeymoon Villas

The Anam, a luxurious 12-hectare resort overlooking Long Beach on Vietnam's Cam Ranh peninsula, has unveiled two exquisite villas just for honeymooners, each replete with a private pool, jacuzzi, steam and sauna room and daily afternoon tea.