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Centara Hotels & Resorts is entering Thailand’s budget hotel market through a joint venture with PTT Oil and Retail Business. Targeting highway and transit locations, the project will introduce six properties by 2028, offering affordable rates, EV charging, loyalty rewards, and long-term occupancy expectations of 70–80%.
At SATTE 2026 in New Delhi, Thailand promoted its “Healing is the New Luxury” campaign under the “New Thailand” vision to attract high-value Indian travellers. With 50 exhibitors and airline participation, TAT aims to reach 2.55 million Indian visitors in 2026 through wellness-driven, sustainable tourism growth.
For members of the Radio City Rockettes, Christmas in New York City is filled with performances, rehearsals, and holiday traditions. Performing at Radio City Music Hall, their routines bring festive cheer while they balance intense schedules with personal celebrations in the city’s magical holiday atmosphere.
Aurora chasers travel to remote, dark locations to see the Northern Lights, a stunning display caused by solar particles interacting with Earth’s atmosphere. Experts recommend visiting between September and March, staying patient, and avoiding light pollution, as clear skies and timing greatly increase chances of witnessing this rare natural phenomenon.
Thailand, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Indonesia and China saw 3,361 delays and 55 cancellations across key hubs including Suvarnabhumi Airport and Singapore Changi Airport. AirAsia and Batik Air were among the worst hit, grounding thousands of travellers regionwide.
