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Omio's Global Expansion Powered by Appier's Agentic AI: Scaling Acquisition Across 21 Markets
NEW YORK, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Appier, a leading AI Agent as a Service (AaaS) company transforming AdTech and MarTech through autonomous decisioning, announced its successful collaboration with Omio, a global travel booking platform, to expand user acquisition from Spain into a broad Euro...
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Agoda: Malaysian travelers are making travel in 2026 more value-led, 63% open to lesser-known destinations for lower costs
SINGAPORE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed that value is emerging as an important factor in how Malaysians travel in 2026, influencing everything from accommodation choices to destination planning. According to Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook Report, 63% of tra...
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China unveils upgraded tax refund policy to boost inbound spending
BEIJING, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China SCIO: China has rolled out a new package of measures to upgrade its departure tax refund policy, aiming to stimulate inbound consumption, improve the shopping experience for overseas travelers, and support the country's broader ope...
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Visa and Trip.com Group Ink Strategic Collaboration, Enabling Consumers to Chase Their Passions Through Travel
SINGAPORE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa, a world leader in digital payments today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Trip.com Group, marking a strategic collaboration to power richer travel experiences for Asia Pacific consumers. The MoU will harness Visa's global payments ne...
2026-05-19 18:10
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Hainan opens tourism promotion office in Los Angeles
HAIKOU, China, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from
chinadaily.com.cn:
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Growth Partner and Docquity Launch Landmark Medically Supervised and Technology-Enabled Umrah Program
Growth Partner and Docquity launch a technology-enabled, doctor-accompanied pilgrimage programme for pilgrims with health conditions — a global first in inclusive Umrah tourism. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Growth Partner and Docquity today announced the launch of the world...
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Bali Zoo Launches Elephant Explorer, A New Approach to Meaningful Elephant Encounters
No Riding. Real Connection.
BALI, Indonesia, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Since January 2026, Bali Zoo
has officially transitioned away from elephant riding, introducing Elephant
Explorer, a guided immersive experience designed around animal welfare,
education, and meaningful interaction.
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The Asian Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025-26 Crowns Winners at Spectacular Kuala Lumpur Gala Night
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Organised by TIN Media, the Asian Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025–26 (ATH Awards) concluded its second edition in spectacular fashion on the evening of 14 May 2026 at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. The Gala Night, held in conjuncti...
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Emaar Properties exits the JV structure for The Eighth Gate, Damascus
* A Renewed Commitment to Syria's Future, Rooted in Decades of Trust DUBAI, UAE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR), one of the world's most valuable and admired real estate developers, today announced that it is in the process of exiting the JV structure relating t...
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DAVE & BUSTER'S OPENS IN PERTH AS BRAND CONTINUES GLOBAL EXPANSION
Dave & Buster's makes its Australia debut, expanding its Asia-Pacific footprint Key Highlights * First Dave & Buster's location in Australia opens in Perth. * New venue combines dining, sports viewing and competitive social gaming under one roof. * The opening advances Dave & Buster's conti...
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DAVE & BUSTER'S OPENS IN PERTH AS BRAND CONTINUES GLOBAL EXPANSION
Dave & Buster's makes its Australia debut, expanding its Asia-Pacific footprint Key Highlights * First Dave & Buster's location in Australia opens in Perth. * New venue combines dining, sports viewing and competitive social gaming under one roof. * The opening advances Dave & Buster's conti...
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BRAND USA LAUNCHES NEW INITIATIVES TO BUILD TRAVELER CONFIDENCE AND INSPIRE INTERNATIONAL VISITATION DURING MILESTONE YEAR FOR U.S. TOURISM
"Get Facts. Get Going." establishes a single source of information for international travelers; "American Originals" showcases the people and places who originated the styles, sounds, and tastes the world loves. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. and FRANKFURT, Germany, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand USA...
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NOL Universe Appoints Oliver Libutzki as Head of Global Business
* Travel industry veteran who oversaw operations in over 20 countries at Agoda and Tourlane * Set to drive growth by creating synergies across overseas accommodations, packages, T&A, flights, and the inbound business SEOUL, South Korea, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NOL Universe (CEO Thomas Le...
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YY Group (NASDAQ: YYGH) Expands Malaysia Operations to Melaka, Entering New High-Growth Hospitality Market
Partnership with international 5-star hotel broadens the Company's recurring revenue base and enhances regional visibility SINGAPORE, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) ("YY Group" or the "Company"), an AI-native workforce management platform and integrated faci...
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Xinhua Silk Road: Southwest China ethnic county gains traction for int'l twins festival
BEIJING, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When the 20th Mojiang international twins
festival lit up its countywide lively holiday aura recently, the Hani ethnic
group-inhabited small county in southwest China impressed tourists from near
and far with a unique twins culture.
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China Daily and Suzhou jointly launch 'China Bound • Suzhou' smart English tourism platform
SUZHOU, China, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China Daily and Suzhou Municipal
People's Government jointly launched the "China Bound • Suzhou" smart English
cultural tourism platform on May 18, offering international visitors a new
one-stop gateway to explore Suzhou.
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Priority Pass Reveals World's Best Airport Experiences for 2026
* Escape Lounge in Portland International, United States, voted Global Lounge of the Year * LOUNGE FUKUOKA at Fukuoka International Airport voted Asia Pacific (APAC) Lounge of the Year * KoCoo Lounge at Narita International Airport voted APAC's One to Watch * Over 700k member reviews and r...
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CLPe and Great Eagle Sign MoU
Taking Cordis, Hong Kong as the Starting Point to Accelerate Green Transformation across Properties in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland HONG KONG, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CLPe and Great Eagle Group (Great Eagle) are collaborating to provide Cooling-as-a-Service at Cordis, Hong Kong, a hot...
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Agoda Simplifies Trip Planning with Multi-Product Booking in One Checkout
SINGAPORE, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has
introduced a new multi-product booking engine that allows travelers to book
hotels, flights, and activities in a single seamless, transaction.
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The Anime Effect: How Fans Are Travelling Across Asia for Real-World Experiences
* Anime culture drives travel as fans flock to real-world anime sites and festivals * 195% YoY surge in searches for anime and comic-related travel experiences across Asia SINGAPORE, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Once considered a niche interest, anime and comics are now a global cultural forc...
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