Phnom Penh’s Techo International: Cambodia’s New Global Gateway
Phnom Penh recently celebrated a historic milestone with the inauguration of Techo International Airport (IATA: KTI; ICAO: VDTI), the nation’s largest aviation infrastructure project. Cambodian funded and built, with a design inspired by the nation’s cultural and Angkorian heritage, the airport begins operations as a modernised hub for business and tourism. The launch was marked by the arrival of the first commercial flight operated by Air Cambodia, welcomed with a traditional water salute. Within its first month of operations, the airport has opened two new routes and supported Cathay Pacific by temporarily hosting some of its fleet during Typhoon Ragasa. Developed by Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd. (CAIC) — a…
Airbnb’s wishlist for Malaysia Budget 2026
Airbnb commends the Malaysian government for its steadfast commitment to long-term economic growth and resilience, which are essential foundations for the development of the tourism industry. These proactive efforts will play a key role in supporting the objectives of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026) and the 13th Malaysia Plan, helping to transform the tourism sector into a high-income, sustainable, and globally competitive industry by 2030. As a key player in Malaysia’s tourism economy, Airbnb continues to contribute meaningfully to the tourism economy growth. According to a 2025 Oxford Economics Report commissioned by Airbnb, spending associated with Airbnb contributed RM9.2 billion to Malaysia’s GDP in 2024 alone, equivalent to approximately 5…
Wellness travel: Traveloka launches 10.10 Sale to support self-care holidays
More Malaysians are seeking wellness breaks as a way to rest, recharge and prioritise well-being, according to new data from Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform. In Traveloka’s 2024 ‘Travel Redefined’ APAC study of 12,000 respondents, 31% of Malaysians cited ‘rest and recharge’ as their main reason to travel, with the trend continuing into the first half of 2025 where resorts and villas were among Malaysians’ top five most searched accommodation types on the platform. Domestic wellness hotspots were favoured, with Malaysians booking holidays to the beaches of Kota Kinabalu, Penang and Langkawi in 2025. To encourage more travellers to embark on self-care holidays, Traveloka is launching its 10.10 Travel…
Kaspersky warns: AI scams target hotel guests in Brazil and Malaysia
If you’ve recently stayed at a hotel in Brazil or Malaysia, your credit card details might be at risk. Between June and August 2025, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered a new wave of cyberattacks by a threat group called RevengeHotels, which targets hotels to gain access to guests’ payment information. The group has operated since 2015 and has since upgraded its methods. The threat actor is now using artificial intelligence to make attacks more effective and reach additional regions. Analysis shows that many of the new malicious programs used in these attacks contain code likely generated with AI, making them more sophisticated and harder to detect. Brazilian…
World Rivers Day: Agoda Highlights Asia’s Most Captivating Waterways
In honour of World Rivers Day on September 25, digital travel platform Agoda unveils a curated list of must-visit river destinations across Asia. These unique waterways offer travellers unforgettable backdrops that transform with the seasons, offering ever-changing vistas and a multitude of Instagrammable photo opportunities. More than just scenic landscapes, rivers serve as unique gateways to local life and nature. They typically host unique attractions such as night markets, festivals, and riverside cafés, offering an authentic taste of the regional culture and traditions. Agoda has curated a guide to breathtaking yet lesser-known river destinations sure to sail onto every traveller’s bucket list: 1. Perfume River, Hue (Vietnam) The Perfume River streams past Hue’s historic…
