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Japan Airlines and Hoshino Resorts team up to mitigate overtourism

Marga Manlapig Nov 21, 2024

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Hoshino Resorts are working together to combat overtourism and boost regional revitalisation in Japan via their joint All-time Favourites vs Hidden Gems campaign.

World Travel & Tourism Council launches new edition of its Net Zero Roadmap for the industry

Marga Manlapig Nov 21, 2024

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) launched the second edition of its groundbreaking Net Zero Roadmap for Travel & Tourism on Wednesday, 20th November, at COP29 in Baku,…

Iloilo City hosts 44th CityNet Executive Committee meeting

Marga Manlapig Nov 20, 2024

Iloilo City played host to over 100 delegates of the 44th Executive Committee meeting of CityNet during the event which kicked off on 18 November and concludes today, 20th November.

Tourism Authority of Thailand renews partnership with EVA Air

Marga Manlapig Nov 20, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and independent Taiwanese airline EVA Air renewed their strategic partnership with the signing of a four-year Letter of Intent (LOI).

Tourism Authority of Thailand lauds ITA Airways’ initial Rome-Bangkok flight

Marga Manlapig Nov 19, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand was among those that welcomed ITA Airways’ inaugural flight on its new direct Rome-Bangkok route.

Plymouth showcases city’s credentials as a must-see MICE destination

Kanchan Nath Nov 19, 2024

The latest Meet Plymouth event will target organisations seeking a unique experience in the city rated as the ‘best place for quality of life ’in this year’s Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities…

Singapore Tourism Board appoints Marissa Sim as area director in Europe

Marga Manlapig Nov 19, 2024

Singapore Tourism Board announced the appointment of Marissa Sim as its area director for northern and southwestern Europe.

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Tourism Australia and Air India sign a 3-year MoU to boost visitor growth from India

Kanchan Nath Nov 18, 2024

Tourism Australia and Air India have today signed a three-year marketing agreement to sustain and drive the positive trend in Indian visitor arrivals to Australia as Air India expands its…

Hackathon – Kids Tackle Environmental Sustainability at ITOP Forum Phuket 2024

Philipp Meier Nov 16, 2024

"How many people in Thailand are killed by sharks every year?" asked Tyler Leigh Legge, a 14-year-old student of Phuket's Kajonkietsuksa School, stunning the audience at the ITOP Forum…

Agoda: Thai marriage equality law could boost annual tourist arrivals by up to 4 million

Marga Manlapig Nov 15, 2024

Digital travel platform Agoda’s latest study reveals how Thailand’s landmark marriage equality legislation is set to deliver an additional four million international visitors per year within…

Vijit Chao Phraya 2024 set to open on 16th November

Marga Manlapig Nov 15, 2024

Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports, through the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and key partners, kicks off Vijit Chao Phraya 2024 on Saturday, 16th November.

San Diego welcomed 32 million visitors in 2024

Kanchan Nath Nov 15, 2024

The San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) celebrated a triumphant 2024 fiscal year at its 70th Annual Meeting, held Nov. 13 at the newly renovated Jacobs Music Center.

Singapore welcomed one millionth Indian visitor!

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2024

Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced that visitor arrivals from India have surged past the one million mark, two months earlier than in 2023.

The watch party at Bombay Gymkhana brings Spanish football and culture to Indian fans

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2024

The Tourism Office of Spain (Turespaña) and LALIGA joined forces to promote cultural ties between Spain and India, hosting an exhilarating watch party at the historic Bombay Gymkhana in…

Sweden becomes the first country in the world to apply for Trademark

Kanchan Nath Nov 13, 2024

Sweden is stepping up to protect its identity and has applied to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to protect its name from international duplicates that might confuse…

Philippine government working to boost facilities for the cruise sector

Marga Manlapig Nov 13, 2024

The Philippine tourism department is going over options to make the country more appealing to the cruise sector.

Indonesia puts its best foot forward at Taipei International Travel Fair

Marga Manlapig Nov 12, 2024

Indonesia showed off five of its high-priority destinations at this year’s Taipei International Travel Fair (TITF) in Taiwan.

Global exhibition organisers express confidence in Thailand as MICE destination

Marga Manlapig Nov 11, 2024

Several of the world’s leading exhibition organisations expressed their confidence in Thailand as a global MICE destination at The Exhibition Industry Summit 2024.

Thailand presents “Ignite Thailand” thematic at World Travel Market

Marga Manlapig Nov 11, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) cast the spotlight on its Ignite Thailand: Soft Power and Sustainability thematic at the recently concluded World Travel Market (WTM) in London.

Travel advisories issued in light of volcanic eruption in Indonesia

Marga Manlapig Nov 11, 2024

Several governments issued travel advisories warning their nationals to call off travel to Indonesia in light of a recent volcanic eruption.

Seatrade Cruise Asia 2024 opens in Manila

Marga Manlapig Nov 11, 2024

Seatrade Cruise Asia 2024 officially opens in the Philippines tonight at a welcome reception at The Cove at the Okada Manila, kicking off a major industry event that will run till Wednesday,…

STA launches beta version of Sara AI

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2024

The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) this week unveiled SARA, a cutting-edge AI digital human developed to represent Welcome to Arabia as a brand ambassador, a travel companion and personal…

Hong Kong set to dazzle travellers this winter

Marga Manlapig Nov 11, 2024

The Hong Kong Tourism Board announced its 2025 Hong Kong WinterFest which runs from 22nd November 2024 to 1st January 2025.

Tourism Authority of Thailand comes away with Best Stand at WTM 2024

Marga Manlapig Nov 8, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand received the prestigious Best Stand accolade at this year’s World Travel Market in London.

Japan National Tourism Organisation reveals highlights for 2025

Marga Manlapig Nov 8, 2024

The Japan National Tourism Organisation reports that, this year, the country’s tourism experienced remarkable expansion, with eight straight months of record-breaking arrivals.

Singapore Tourism Board signs understanding with Skyscanner

Marga Manlapig Nov 8, 2024

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and global travel app Skyscanner signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote Singapore as a preferred travel destination.

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Montenegro debuts new campaign at WTM 2024

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2024

The National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro (NTO Montenegro) has launched a new campaign to showcase the breath-taking nature of the country, its rich cultural heritage and thrilling…

Sarawak Tourism Board presents Gateway to Borneo programme at WTM 2024

Marga Manlapig Nov 7, 2024

The Sarawak Tourism Board introduced its transformative Gateway to Borneo campaign at this year’s World Travel Market in London, England.

Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth partner with Experience Abu Dhabi

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2024

Hollywood couple Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth have collaborated with Experience Abu Dhabi, sharing all the city has to offer blending rich culture, adventure, and peaceful escapes, with…

Philippine Department of Tourism distributes kits to Eastern Visayan homestay operators

Marga Manlapig Nov 6, 2024

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) distributed hospitality kits to homestay operators in the Eastern Visayan province of Biliran.

2025 hailed as Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year

Marga Manlapig Nov 6, 2024

Thai minister of tourism and sports Sorawong Thienthong announced that 2025 will be the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year.

Chinese market supports the booming retail tourism sector

Marga Manlapig Nov 6, 2024

This year’s China Retail Tourism Development Report shows that the retail tourism sector in the country is looking into various opportunities.

It’s oyster season on Australia’s Sapphire Coast

Marga Manlapig Nov 6, 2024

New South Wales tourism board Destination NSW just announced that oyster season is on in Australia’s Sapphire Coast.

China approves visa-free entry for nine more countries

Marga Manlapig Nov 6, 2024

China officially confirmed the expansion of visa-free travel for 9 new countries, including regional neighbour South Korea.

Thailand brings “Ignite Thailand’s Tourism” vision to ITB Asia 2024

Marga Manlapig Nov 5, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand brought its home country’s sustainable and responsible tourism initiatives to the forefront at ITB Asia 2024 in Singapore.

Cebu Pacific expands global network with flights to Chiang Mai

Marga Manlapig Nov 5, 2024

Philippine low-cost carrier (LCC) Cebu Pacific formally launched its direct flights between Manila and Chiang Mai on Tuesday, 29th October.

Philippine province of Biliran to promote Higatangan Island as cruise destination

Marga Manlapig Nov 5, 2024

The first visit of a cruise ship to Higatangan Island in Naval, Biliran inspired its local government unit to step up its effort to draw more tourists

Pacific Tourism Organisation to develop digital platform to drive sustainable tourism

Marga Manlapig Nov 4, 2024

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is currently working with Trove Tourism Development Advisors to develop the Digital Measurement and Benchmarking Platform (DMBP) which contains…

Tourism Authority of Thailand launches WOW! Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges campaign

Marga Manlapig Nov 4, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand officially launched its WOW! Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges campaign on Friday, 1st November.

Tourism Malaysia holds Malaysia Midnight Sale 2024

Marga Manlapig Nov 4, 2024

Tourism Malaysia successfully held its first-ever Malaysia Midnight Sale 2024, in collaboration with Mastercard, Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru, and GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

Phetchaburi, Thailand to host PATA Destination Marketing Forum

Marga Manlapig Nov 4, 2024

Phetchaburi in central Thailand has been announced as the host city for this year's PATA Destination Marketing Forum.

Philippine Department of Tourism to showcase country at WTM 2024

Marga Manlapig Nov 4, 2024

The Philippine Department of Tourism announced its attendance at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) slated for this week in London.

Visit Qatar’s invites GCC travellers to discover winter in Qatar

Kanchan Nath Nov 4, 2024

Visit Qatar has launched its new campaign titled قطر، على هواك (Qatar, based on your heart’s desire) designed to inspire travellers from across the GCC to experience Qatar’s unqiue winter…

Tourism Authority of Thailand welcomes resumption of British Airways flights from London to Bangkok

Marga Manlapig Nov 1, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand expressed its delight over the resumption of direct flights by British Airways from London to Bangkok.

Philippine Department of Tourism lauds new air routes to the Visayas and Mindanao

Marga Manlapig Oct 31, 2024

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) commended the opening of air routes connecting the Visayan city of Tacloban, Leyte to neighbouring Iloilo and Davao in Mindanao.

LOT Polish Airlines’ first charter flight to Malaysia successful

Marga Manlapig Oct 31, 2024

LOT Polish Airlines successfully launched its inaugural charter flight from Warsaw to Langkawi, boosting ties between Poland and Malaysia.

Tourism Authority of Thailand signs memorandum of understanding with Visa

Marga Manlapig Oct 31, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and global payments leader Visa recently signed a new memorandum of understanding.

ATIA welcomes Australian federal government’s COVID-19 response report

Marga Manlapig Oct 31, 2024

ATIA recently welcomed the release of the Australian Federal Government’s COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report.

ART SG returns this January

Marga Manlapig Oct 29, 2024

ART SG stages its third edition at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from 17 to 19 January 2025.

Tourism Authority of Thailand welcomes Air Astana’s first flight to Phuket

Marga Manlapig Oct 29, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently celebrated the evolving tourism ties between Kazakhstan and Thailand thanks to Air Astana’s inaugural flight on the Astana-Phuket route.

Tourism Malaysia lets travellers get creative and crafty whilst on holiday

Marga Manlapig Oct 29, 2024

Tourism Malaysia recently entered a collaboration with national crafts authority Kraftangan Malaysia and other agencies under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture.

Goa Tourism successful with stint at ITB Asia 2024

Marga Manlapig Oct 28, 2024

Goa Tourism's participation at ITB Asia 2024 was a successful endeavour, marked by strategic dialogues, high-profile visits, and extensive global networking.

Thailand and Malaysia launch cross-border self-drive tourism caravan

Marga Manlapig Oct 28, 2024

Thailand and Malaysia officially launched the cross-border, self-drive tourism caravan at The Zon Duty-Free Complex.

Tourism Authority of Thailand teams up with The Extraordinary Travel Festival

Marga Manlapig Oct 28, 2024

The organisers behind The Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF) announced a new partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

Six Countries One Destination initiative may boost Vietnam’s tourism sector

Marga Manlapig Oct 28, 2024

The Six Countries, One Destination visa initiative modelled after Europe’s Schengen visa could be instrumental in boosting the Vietnamese tourism sector.

Singapore launches its Earth in Focus nature film festival

Marga Manlapig Oct 28, 2024

Singapore authorities announced the country’s first-ever nature film festival, Earth in Focus.

Bangkok listed among National Geographic’s Best of the World

Marga Manlapig Oct 25, 2024

Bangkok has been included in National Geographic’s list of the Best of the World for 2025.

WYSE Travel Confederation announces results of New Horizons travel study

Marga Manlapig Oct 25, 2024

The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation announced the publication of results from its fifth global study of youth and student travel, New Horizons 5: A global…

Australian Travel Industry Association reveals new initiatives at Beyond Borders Summit

Marga Manlapig Oct 25, 2024

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) announced a series of landmark initiatives aimed at reshaping Australia’s travel sector at the first-ever Beyond Borders Summit in Sydney.

Tourism Authority of Thailand holds Goosebumps Festival for Halloween

Marga Manlapig Oct 25, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is holding a spine-chilling event titled Thailand Goosebumps Festival 2024: Goosebump Market for Halloween this year.

Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture of Xinjiang releases promotional film “This is Ili”

Marga Manlapig Oct 24, 2024

China’s Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang is boosting its tourism promotions through the short film This is Ili.

Tourism Australia joins Singapore Airlines’ Time to Fly

Marga Manlapig Oct 24, 2024

Tourism Australia and its partners bring an array of great deals for trips Down Under at the popular Singapore Airlines Time To Fly travel fair.

Tourism Malaysia shows off the country’s best at Tourism EXPO Japan

Marga Manlapig Oct 24, 2024

Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, through its agency Tourism Malaysia, brought the best that the country could offer to this year’s Tourism Expo Japan.

Six Thai locations listed in Green Destinations’ Top 100 Stories

Marga Manlapig Oct 24, 2024

Six Thai destinations have been listed among Green Destinations’ Top 100 Stories 2024 for their good practices in sustainability.

Taiwan showcases indigenous heritage and exclusive promotions at ITB Asia 2024

Marga Manlapig Oct 23, 2024

Taiwan’s diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant traditions took centre stage at ITB Asia 2024, currently ongoing in Singapore.

Pacific Tourism Organisation’s Kiribati Community Attitudes Survey in Kiribati shows local views on tourism development

Marga Manlapig Oct 23, 2024

The Pacific Tourism Organisation's Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) completed its first-ever Community Attitudes Survey (CAS) in Kiribati.

Singapore Tourism Board’s new campaign casts the spotlight on the country as a culinary destination

Marga Manlapig Oct 22, 2024

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) recently launched the Made in Singapore (MIS) global positioning campaign that cements Singapore’s status as a Culinary Capital.

WebBeds presents an inspiring new destination video for Pattaya

Marga Manlapig Oct 22, 2024

WebBeds reaffirmed its commitment to the long-term prosperity of Thailand’s tourism and hospitality industries with the launch of an innovative new visual campaign.

Philippines working to become preferred medical tourism destination

Marga Manlapig Oct 22, 2024

The Philippines is working to boost its medical tourism portfolio to become one of the leading destinations for healthcare and wellness.

Walk Japan announces new Onsen Gastronomy tour

Marga Manlapig Oct 22, 2024

Walk Japan recently launched its newest tour offering; the Onsen Gastronomy: Noto tour in the scenic Noto Peninsula.

Registration opened for ninth South Pacific Tourism Exchange

Marga Manlapig Oct 22, 2024

Registrations are now open for the 9th South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) scheduled for 9 and 10 May 2025.

Philippine pilgrimage site Manaoag reports 3.2 million visitors so far for 2024

Marga Manlapig Oct 22, 2024

Northern Philippine pilgrimage site Manaoag reports that 3.2 million pilgrims made their way there between January and September of this year.

Hong Kong Tourism Board brings the Cha Chaan Teng experience to Art Basel Paris

Marga Manlapig Oct 21, 2024

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) successfully held the first activation in its pioneering three-year global partnership with Art Basel.

VisitCzechia successfully holds three-city roadshow in India

Kanchan Nath Oct 21, 2024

CzechTourism successfully concluded a three-city roadshow in India, its first since the pandemic, to boost travel interest to Czechia. Held from October 7-10, the roadshow visited Delhi,…

Visa partners with The Bicester Collection and Tourism Office of Spain

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2024

Visa, the global leader in digital payments, announced its collaboration with Tourism Office of Spain (Turespaña) through a showcase of opulent experiences for affluent consumers at The…

Sphere entertainment and DCT Abu Dhabi plan to make Abu Dhabi next sphere venue location

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2024

Sphere Entertainment and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (“DCT Abu Dhabi”) announced that they will work together to bring the world's second Sphere to Abu Dhabi, United…

Philippine tourism department to boost promotions in Japan, South Korea, and US

Marga Manlapig Oct 17, 2024

The Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) is focusing its efforts to draw in more tourists from South Korea, the United States, and Japan.

Tourism Australia launches its first Muslim consortium in Indonesia

Marga Manlapig Oct 17, 2024

Tourism Australia is expanding its outreach to Muslim travellers in Indonesia with its first consortium of travel agencies.

China’s Ningxia Hui region woos Hong Kong travellers

Marga Manlapig Oct 16, 2024

Northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region launched a culture and tourism promotion initiative to appeal to Hong Kong travellers.

East Chinese province of Ningbo promotes itself with a social media micro-drama

Marga Manlapig Oct 16, 2024

A bilingual micro-drama in Chinese and English titled 144 Hours in Ningbo recently captivated viewers on various online platforms.

Philippine tourism department lauds southern city of Ormoc

Marga Manlapig Oct 16, 2024

The DOT lauded the local government of Ormoc City in the south of the country for their work in transforming it into one of the region’s rising tourism and MICE destinations.

Global travel agents head to Perth for G’Day Australia 2024

Marga Manlapig Oct 16, 2024

Hundreds of travel agents from around the world made their way to Western Australia to take part in G’day Australia.

Tourism Authority of Thailand announces launch of Monopoly: Bangkok Edition

Marga Manlapig Oct 16, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand announced that the long-awaited Bangkok edition of the popular board game Monopoly will launch on 2nd November.

Hong Kong Tourism Board successful with its first travel mission to the Gulf Cooperation Council

Marga Manlapig Oct 15, 2024

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) successfully concluded its first travel mission to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) from 7 to 9 October.

Leading global minds speak at Bhutan Innovation Forum

Marga Manlapig Oct 15, 2024

The highly anticipated Bhutan Innovation Forum kicked off on 1st October, welcoming 1,200 participants from nearly 60 countries.

Hong Kong Tourism Board successfully concludes Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon 2024

Marga Manlapig Oct 15, 2024

The Hong Kong Tourism Board’s (HKTB) highly successful Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) Hong Kong Cyclothon 2024 drew to a great conclusion on Sunday, 13th October.

Tourism Malaysia holds teaser event for its Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia 2024

Marga Manlapig Oct 14, 2024

Tourism Malaysia held a teaser event for its upcoming Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia (KCCM) at Kompleks Kraf in Kuala Lumpur last 8th October.

Tourism Malaysia launches the Edu+ programme

Marga Manlapig Oct 14, 2024

Tourism Malaysia, an agency of the Malaysian Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, recently launched its much anticipated edutourism programme Edu+.

Hong Kong experiences significant influx of mainland tourists during Golden Week

Marga Manlapig Oct 14, 2024

Chinese tourism officials noted that around 1.216 million tourists from Mainland China made their way to Hong Kong to celebrate Golden Week.

Philippines to boost tourism promotion in Australia

Marga Manlapig Oct 14, 2024

The Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) aims to ramp up the promotion of the country’s key destinations to the Australian market.

Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef hosts top tourism leaders prior to WTTC Global Summit

Marga Manlapig Oct 14, 2024

WTTC Global Summit delegates experienced the beauty of Western Australia and the Ningaloo coast with a hosted famil at Sal Salis.

WTTC: indigenous tourism to contribute up to US$67 billion to global economy

Marga Manlapig Oct 11, 2024

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) presented a landmark report on the economic impact of indigenous tourism.

2025 WTTC Global Summit to be held in Rome

Marga Manlapig Oct 10, 2024

The World Travel and Tourism Council announced that its 2025 WTTC Global Summit will be held in Rome, Italy.

Indonesia announces visa-free policy for 13 nations

Marga Manlapig Oct 10, 2024

The Indonesian government officially announced the implementation of a visa-free travel policy for citizens of 13 countries.

SJM Resorts successfully promotes Macau in Singapore

Marga Manlapig Oct 10, 2024

SJM Resorts SA successfully promoted Macau as a prime tourist destination for Singaporeans.

ForwardKeys report shows Asia Pacific tourism driving global arrivals

Marga Manlapig Oct 10, 2024

ForwardKeys announced that tourism in the Asia Pacific is driving the current resurgence in global tourist arrivals.

Taiwan promotes tourism in France via its Waves of Wonder exhibition

Marga Manlapig Oct 10, 2024

Taiwan's Tourism Administration is currently hosting Waves of Wonder: Journey through Taiwan's Four Seasons, a special exhibition in Paris to boost inbound tourism from Europe.

Reasons to visit the Golden Polish Autumn

Kanchan Nath Oct 9, 2024

Poland’s great cities offer world class attractions and they will all be less crowded right now. For visitors planning to make the most of their trip and stay a little longer, it’s easy to…

Recent travel boom shows China’s openness and appeal to foreign travellers

Marga Manlapig Oct 9, 2024

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs remarked that a recent increase in foreign travellers to the country showcases its openness and appeal.

WTTC report shows Oceania tourism could give Asia Pacific economy a major boost

Marga Manlapig Oct 9, 2024

The latest report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) hints that Oceania’s travel and tourism sector could boost the Asia-Pacific economy by US$112 billion by the end of the…

Philippines to host Terra Madre Asia Pacific in 2025

Marga Manlapig Oct 9, 2024

The Philippines successfully won the right to host Slow Food International’s first-ever Terra Madre Asia Pacific.

Tourism Authority of Thailand hosts networking event for Asian KOLs

Marga Manlapig Oct 9, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted a networking dinner for over 100 key opinion leaders (KOLs) from China and Singapore.

Cultural Attractions of Australia launches new itinerary options

Marga Manlapig Oct 9, 2024

Cultural Attractions of Australia (CAOA), a collection of Australia’s most iconic attractions and bespoke immersive experiences, announced the launch of nine itinerary ideas that travel…

Philippines and South Korea renew tourism cooperation programme

Marga Manlapig Oct 9, 2024

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism recently renewed their existing tourism cooperation programme.

Crystal Coast Tourism names FerebeeLane Agency of Record

Kanchan Nath Oct 8, 2024

Agency Known for Placemaking to Promote North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks as one of the East Coast's Premier Coastal Destinations.

World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit opens with update on the industry’s carbon footprint

Marga Manlapig Oct 8, 2024

The 24th World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit officially opened today, 8th October in Perth, Western Australia.

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SJM Resorts presents the best of Macau for business travellers in Seoul

Marga Manlapig Oct 7, 2024

SJM Resorts, SA (SJM) showed off the best that Macau can offer business travellers at this year’s Trip.Biz Business Travel Summit on 30th September.

Tourism Malaysia welcomes Batik Air’s first flights from Krabi and Hat Yai

Marga Manlapig Oct 7, 2024

Tourism Malaysia warmly welcomed passengers who flew into Kuala Lumpur aboard Batik Air's initial flights out of Krabi and Hat Yai, Thailand on 30th September.

Philippines successfully holds culinary tourism showcase in Turin

Marga Manlapig Oct 7, 2024

The Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT), in collaboration with Slow Food Communities and various stakeholders, showcased the Philippines’ rich culinary heritage on the global stage last…

Northern Marianas authorities work to boost tourism to the islands

Marga Manlapig Oct 7, 2024

Government authorities in the Northern Marianas Islands are pushing to revive the US Pacific territory’s tourism sector in the post-pandemic era.

Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office holds workshop for empowerment of women in tourism

Marga Manlapig Oct 4, 2024

The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) held a four-day digital skills training workshop for women working in the tourism sector.

Groundbreaking and Construction

Bhutan appoints leaders to introduce Gelephu Mindfulness City to the world

Marga Manlapig Oct 4, 2024

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan appointed leaders to drive the development of the Gelephu Mindfulness City.

AirAsia X to collaborate with Kenya Tourism Board

Marga Manlapig Oct 4, 2024

AirAsia X entered a strategic route marketing collaboration with the Kenya Tourism Board to boost connectivity between the Asian and African continents.

ATIA scores win in federal inquiry on tourism and international education

Marga Manlapig Oct 3, 2024

ATIA announced a positive advocacy development with regard to the Federal Parliament’s inquiry report into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors.

Royal Caribbean Group sponsors first Yatsushiro Cruise Festival

Marga Manlapig Oct 3, 2024

Royal Caribbean Group sponsors the upcoming Yatsushiro Cruise Festival, set to take place on Saturday, 5th October, at the vibrant Kumamon Port Yatsushiro.

Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival returns this month

Marga Manlapig Oct 3, 2024

Hong Kong’s annual Wine & Dine Festival is slated for 23rd to 27th October 2024, offering yet another fun and flavourful feast for attendees.

Bhutan’s Chhukha touted as up-and-coming winter destination

Marga Manlapig Oct 3, 2024

Bhutan offers intrepid travellers an alternative destination for the winter in the form of the natural attractions of Chhukha.

Macao, Hong Kong, and Guangdong promote the Greater Bay Area in Indonesia

Marga Manlapig Oct 2, 2024

Officials from Macao, Hong Kong, and Guangdong held an overseas tourism promotional event for the Greater Bay Area in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Groundbreaking and Construction

Indonesian government implements Bali development moratorium this month

Marga Manlapig Oct 2, 2024

The Indonesian government is gearing up to implement its Bali development moratorium some time this month.

Visit Qatar announces partnership with E1

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2024

Visit Qatar announces its partnership with the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) E1 World Championship and United Development Company (UDC) to host the inaugural edition of Visit Qatar…

Indonesian tourism now ranked 22nd in the world

Marga Manlapig Oct 2, 2024

The recent rankings from the Travel and Tourism Department Index (TTDI) show that Indonesian tourism rose to take 22nd place for 2024.

China’s Golden Week gives its tourism sector a necessary boost

Marga Manlapig Oct 2, 2024

Chinese travel agencies and online travel platforms throughout the country report that consumers looked into personalised and flexible options for the Golden Week holiday.

Visa-free policy and fresh attractions drive Phu Quoc’s rise as a MICE destination

Marga Manlapig Oct 2, 2024

Phu Quoc in Vietnam has steadily risen over the past several years as a MICE destination with great potential thanks to two key factors.

Tourism Authority of Thailand appoints four new deputy governors

Marga Manlapig Oct 1, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand recently held its annual reshuffle, resulting in the appointment of four new deputy governors.

ATIA lauds Qatar Airways’ investment into Virgin Australia

Marga Manlapig Oct 1, 2024

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) extended appreciative comments regarding Qatar Airways’ impending investment into Virgin Australia.

Shanghai puts its best foot forward for its World Tourism Day showcase

Marga Manlapig Sep 30, 2024

Shanghai showed off the best it had to offer travellers at its World Tourism Day showcase event on Friday, 27th September.

Philippine tourism campaign cited at Tourism EXPO Japan 2024

Marga Manlapig Sep 30, 2024

The Philippine Department of Tourism announced that its Love the Philippines global promotional campaign received a special citation at Tourism EXPO Japan.

Illinois Office of Tourism opens international office in India

Kanchan Nath Sep 30, 2024

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Tourism announces the opening of its newest international office in New Delhi, India.

Bangladesh Tourism Board promotes its nation at Tourism EXPO Japan

Marga Manlapig Sep 30, 2024

The Bangladesh Tourism Board gave Japan a taste of its nation’s rich culture and natural wonders at the recently concluded Tourism EXPO Japan 2024.

Shandong province hosts 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival

Marga Manlapig Sep 30, 2024

The 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival officially began on Friday, 27th September in Qufu, Jining in Shandong province and is ongoing till 7th October.

Tourism Authority of Thailand lauds the country’s first Michelin Key recipients

Marga Manlapig Sep 30, 2024

TAT extended its congratulations to 58 hotels in the country that received Michelin Key ratings in the initial run of the Guide Michelin for the hospitality sector.

Philippine Department of Tourism maintains ISO certification for seventh consecutive year

Marga Manlapig Sep 27, 2024

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) successfully passed its ISO 9001:2015 certification for 2024, maintaining it for the seventh consecutive year.

Tourism Authority of Thailand launches Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges initiative

Marga Manlapig Sep 27, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is set to amaze visitors to the country with its latest promotional initiative: the Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges.

ATIA releases August report on the Australian Travel Accreditation Scheme

Marga Manlapig Sep 27, 2024

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) presented the Australian Travel Accreditation Scheme (ATAS) statistics for August 2024.

Korea Tourism Organisation joins Chicago’s Grand Cru gourmet festival

Marga Manlapig Sep 27, 2024

The Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) announced that it is one of the sponsors of Chicago Gourmet’s highly anticipated Grand Cru

Tourism Malaysia goes on second India roadshow for 2024

Marga Manlapig Sep 25, 2024

Officials from Tourism Malaysia and the Malaysian Indian Tour & Travel Association (MITTA) are currently in India for their second roadshow in the country for this year.

Philippines kicks off World Tourism Week with “Love the Flavors” campaign

Marga Manlapig Sep 25, 2024

The Department of Tourism and Mang Inasal launched Love the Flavors, Love the Philippines to cast the spotlight on gastronomic tourism.

TAT welcomes Condor’s resumption of Thailand flights

Kanchan Nath Sep 24, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that Condor, a German leisure airline, has resumed flights to the kingdom, with the operation of four flights a week from Frankfurt to…

JFOODO brings Seafood Loves Sake to Malaysia

Marga Manlapig Sep 24, 2024

The Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Centre (JFOODO) launched the inaugural edition of its renowned Seafood Loves Sake campaign in Malaysia.

Qatar extends Visit Qatar Pass for GCC visitors until end of September

Kanchan Nath Sep 24, 2024

With several long weekends on the horizon this September across the region, Visit Qatar invites GCC residents to experience the best of Qatar with a suite of exclusive offers designed to…

Tourism Malaysia releases 2024 traveller behaviour report

Marga Manlapig Sep 24, 2024

Tourism Malaysia published its 2024 report on Malaysian Outbound and Domestic Travel Behaviour which shows different trends regarding traveller preferences

Keelung brings Taiwan tourism to Tourism EXPO Japan

Marga Manlapig Sep 23, 2024

The Keelung City Culture and Tourism Bureau announced its participation at the upcoming Tourism EXPO Japan.

Cultural Tourism

Tourism Authority of Thailand holds Amazing Thailand Mid-Autumn Night

Marga Manlapig Sep 23, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) officially began Nihao Month with the Amazing Thailand Mid-Autumn Night event.

Philippine Department of Tourism breaks ground for new tourist rest area in Mindanao

Marga Manlapig Sep 23, 2024

The Department of Tourism announced that it is setting up a new tourist rest area, this time in the town of Patikul, Sulu in Mindanao.

‘Spectacular Saudi’ brings a piece of Saudi to India from 25 September – 2 October

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2024

Saudi’s national tourism brand, 'Saudi Welcome to Arabia' will be hosting its first-ever immersive consumer event ‘Spectacular Saudi’, from 25 September to 2 October, from 2:00 p.m. - 10:30…

Indonesia successfully holds Bali International Airshow 2024

Marga Manlapig Sep 23, 2024

Indonesia successfully held the much-anticipated Bali International Airshow over the weekend for the first time in three decades.

Indonesia continues tough stance on unruly tourist behaviour in Bali

Marga Manlapig Sep 20, 2024

The Indonesian government continues to uphold its hard-line approach against unruly and illegal behaviour on the part of foreign tourists in Bali.

Northern Philippines honours indigenous peoples with exhibition

Marga Manlapig Sep 20, 2024

The northern Philippine province of Pangasinan honours eleven indigenous peoples’ (IPs) communities with a special exhibition at the Banaan Pangasinan Provincial Museum.

Experience the winter wonderland of Durham

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2024

With award-winning group-friendly attractions and accommodation, Durham transforms into a winter wonderland where groups can enjoy a truly classic Christmas.

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and Emaar Hospitality Group sign MoU

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2024

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Emaar Hospitality Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure that Dubai remains at the forefront of global hospitality…

Bhutan Tourism highlights the country’s festive season

Marga Manlapig Sep 19, 2024

Bhutan ushers in the country's festive season which spans from September to December and is rich in cultural magnificence and spiritual celebration.

South African Tourism announces 10th edition of Learn SA

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2024

Aiming to attract 100,000 inbound travellers from India by end of the year, South African Tourism has returned with its 2024 edition of ‘Learn South Africa’ initiative.

Travel Trade Show

Philippine Travel Sale Expo slated for 27 September

Marga Manlapig Sep 19, 2024

The Philippine Travel Sale Expo (TSE) returns for its 2024 run, featuring around 180 exhibitors offering would-be-travellers the best deals for their trips.

Tourism Authority of Thailand opens its Thailand Golf Travel Mart

Marga Manlapig Sep 19, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) held its Thailand Golf Travel Mart (TGTM) at several venues within Bangkok.

World Travel and Tourism Council announces final slate for 24th Global Summit

Marga Manlapig Sep 18, 2024

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) announced its full line-up for its 24th Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia

ITB China launches high-calibre buyers’ meetings

Marga Manlapig Sep 18, 2024

ITB China organisers are setting up several high-calibre buyers’ meetings in several key regions throughout China beginning in October.

Agoda and Philippine Tourism Promotions Board sign new partnership

Marga Manlapig Sep 18, 2024

Agoda and the Philippine Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) are collaborating to showcase the Philippines as a must-visit destination for international travelers.

Katrina Barry joins board of Australian Travel Industry Association

Marga Manlapig Sep 18, 2024

Katrina Barry joins the board of the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA), taking over for current director Shelley Beasley.

Tourism Authority of Thailand takes its Amazing Thailand Road Show to Indonesia

Marga Manlapig Sep 18, 2024

TAT officials are currently in Indonesia as they bring the Amazing Thailand Road Show to the cities of Medan, Jakarta, and Bali.

“Bahrain. An Island, Limitless”

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2024

The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has just launched its latest global campaign “Bahrain. An Island, Limitless.”

Philippine tourism department’s One Visayas tour hopes to draw travellers to the region

Marga Manlapig Sep 17, 2024

The Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) expressed confidence that their upcoming One Visayas tour initiative will attract more tourists to Eastern Visayas.

Virgin Australia and Tourism & Events Queensland present limited-run fare sale

Marga Manlapig Sep 17, 2024

Virgin Australia and Tourism and Events Queensland are currently running a major online sale featuring over half a million fares to the sunshine state ranging from as low as $45.

Jennifer Doig named Tourism Australia’s regional general manager for South and Southeast Asia

Marga Manlapig Sep 16, 2024

Tourism Australia recently appointed Jennifer Doig to the role of regional general manager for South and Southeast Asia.

New Taipei City Government holds tourism promotion event in Bangkok

Marga Manlapig Sep 16, 2024

The tourism and travel department of the New Taipei City Government recently held a tourism promotion event in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 6.

Traveloka teams up with Tourism Authority of Thailand

Marga Manlapig Sep 16, 2024

Southeast Asian travel platform Traveloka announced a new partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)geared towards promoting the country’s stunning destinations, unique…

Indonesia sets moratorium against hotel construction in Bali

Marga Manlapig Sep 11, 2024

The Indonesian government is poised to impose a moratorium against the construction of hotels, villas, and nightspots in the popular resort island of Bali in a bid to curb overdevelopment…

Could halal-friendly destinations draw Malaysian tourists to China?

Marga Manlapig Sep 11, 2024

In a bid to boost its pandemic-stricken tourism sector, Chinese tourism professionals seek to draw in Malaysian tourists with halal-friendly travel packages.

Air France to resume direct Paris-Manila flights this December

Marga Manlapig Sep 11, 2024

Air France resumes its direct flights between Paris and Manila on 8th December following a 20-year-long hiatus.

Tourism Authority of Thailand hosts two events at New York Fashion Week

Marga Manlapig Sep 10, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand held two events to showcase Thai culture at this season's New York Fashion Week.

Air China holds FAM trip for US travel agents

Marga Manlapig Sep 10, 2024

Air China and the China National Tourist Office (CNTO) recently organised a familiarisation (FAM) trip for travel agents from the United States.

Rakuten Travel seeks to bring foreign tourists to Japan’s less well-known destinations

Marga Manlapig Sep 9, 2024

Japanese online travel agency (OTA) Rakuten Travel aims to draw foreign travellers to Japan’s lesser-known destinations by way of its multilingual website.

Influx of cruise arrivals raises overtourism concerns in Greece

Marga Manlapig Sep 9, 2024

The Greek government expressed serious worries regarding overtourism in light of a growing number of cruise passengers entering the country.

Asia Foundation hosts regional workshop on sustainable and inclusive cultural tourism

Marga Manlapig Sep 9, 2024

The Asia Foundation teamed up with the US Embassy in Indonesia and Universitas Gajah Mada to host the 2024 Young Southeast Asian Leadership Initiative (YSEALI) Regional Workshop on…

Philippines hits over half of its 2024 arrival target

Marga Manlapig Sep 9, 2024

Philippine tourism secretary Christina Frasco disclosed that the country achieved half of its arrivals target for this year as of 5th September.

Indonesia reports tourism sector recovering well

Marga Manlapig Sep 9, 2024

Hotel analytics firm Hotelivate released its report on the Indonesian tourism sector which shows that it is recovering well thanks to a spike in tourist arrivals in Bali and Jakarta.

Tourism Malaysia runs second series of sales missions to China

Marga Manlapig Sep 6, 2024

Tourism Malaysia, in collaboration with state tourism bodies and the Malaysia Inbound Chinese Association (MICA), embarked on a second series of sales missions to explore southern and…

Royal Commission for AlUla signs new partnership with Petra National Trust

Marga Manlapig Sep 6, 2024

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) signed for a collaborative new partnership with the Petra National Trust (PNT).

Experiential travel highlighted at 2024 Philippine Travel Exchange

Marga Manlapig Sep 6, 2024

Experiential travel was the main topic at this year’s Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) as the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) highlighted destinations that would offer highly immersive…

Tourism Authority of Thailand to host Amazing Thailand Fest 2024 in Chennai

Marga Manlapig Sep 6, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that it is bringing the best that Thailand has to offer to India via Amazing Thailand Fest @ Chennai.

Former US secretary of state John Kerry headlines WTTC Global Summit

Marga Manlapig Sep 4, 2024

The WTTC announced that John Kerry, the United States’ 68th secretary of state, will headline the 2024 WTTC Global Summit in Australia this October.

Tourism Authority of Thailand signs letter of intent with leading Chinese travel service

Marga Manlapig Sep 3, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Nanjing Tuniu International Travel Service Co Ltd (Tuniu), one of China’s leading online travel service providers, recently signed a letter of…

Macao Government Tourism Office joins Holiyaay Travel Fair in Surabaya

Marga Manlapig Sep 2, 2024

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) participated at this year’s Holiyaay Travel Fair held in Surabaya, Indonesia from 29th August to 1st September.

Wannasingh Prasertkul to speak at Extraordinary Travel Festival

Marga Manlapig Sep 2, 2024

The Extraordinary Travel Festival announced that Thai filmmaker Wannasingh Prasertkul joins its lineup of speakers for this year.

Kimpton Kitalay Samui slated to host finale of Samui Summer Jazz Festival

Marga Manlapig Sep 2, 2024

Kimpton Kitalay Samui is ready to swing and sway as it gears up for the grand finale of the 2024 Samui Summer Jazz Festival on 15 September.

Boracay to open dedicated zone for Muslim travellers

Marga Manlapig Sep 2, 2024

The Philippine island of Boracay becomes more inclusive as it gears up to open a special beach dedicated to Muslim travellers on 10th September.

Tourism Malaysia commemorates Malaysia’s 67th Merdeka Day

Marga Manlapig Aug 30, 2024

Tourism Malaysia’s office in India joins the Malaysian people as they get ready to celebrate the 67th anniversary of Malaysian independence on Saturday, 31 August.

Switzerland Tourism boosts marketing efforts in the Philippines

Marga Manlapig Aug 30, 2024

Switzerland Tourism aims to boost its marketing efforts in the Philippines in order to boost stays and inbound arrivals during the country’s off-season.

VisitBritain to host its first trade mission to Australia from 9 to 13 September since 2016

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2024

The best of destination Britain will be on show in Australia as VisitBritain Chairman Nick de Bois CBE leads the agency’s first trade mission to the country since 2016.

Jakarta to host first-ever Wonderful Indonesia Tourism Fair

Marga Manlapig Aug 29, 2024

Jakarta welcomes travel professionals from around the world this October as it hosts the country’s first-ever business-to-business (B2B) tourism event, the Wonderful Indonesia Tourism Fair…

Hong Kong Tourism Board comes away with grand title at this year’s PATA Gold Awards

Marga Manlapig Aug 29, 2024

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) came away as the Grand Title Winner at this year’s Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards.

Philippines hosts 2024 World Travel Awards gala

Marga Manlapig Aug 28, 2024

The Philippines is set to host this year’s World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony on Tuesday, 3 September, at the City of Dreams - Manila.

ATIA achievements featured in 2024 Federal Government aviation white paper

Marga Manlapig Aug 27, 2024

ATIA's advocacy over the past nine months has paid off, as five key areas were featured in the Australian Federal Government’s Aviation White Paper for this year.

Saudi Tourism Authority invites Malaysian travellers to explore beyond Spiritual Travel

Kanchan Nath Aug 27, 2024

Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) is returning with its largest trade networking event in Malaysia, NUSUK, on the 27th of August, at Mandarin Oriental, bringing together over 40 prominent Saudi…

Tourism Malaysia boosts promotional efforts in Vietnam

Marga Manlapig Aug 27, 2024

Tourism Malaysia organised a ‘Discover Malaysia’ seminar in Da Nang earlier this month to update local travel agents and media.

Tourism Authority of Thailand to hold HATYAI OUTLOUD

Marga Manlapig Aug 27, 2024

TAT offers tourists a unique and vibrant way to experience the colourful cultural scene of southern Thailand with HATYAI OUTLOUD.

Tourism Authority of Thailand announces third run of The One for Nature campaign

Marga Manlapig Aug 26, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launched the third edition of its The One for Nature campaign at an eco-fair at SOOKSIAM.

Macao government launches Experience Macao Limited Edition interactive online quiz

Marga Manlapig Aug 26, 2024

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) officially launched its Experience Macao Limited Edition interactive online quiz today during a press conference at the Macao Grand Prix Museum.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia, Singapore Tourism Board unveil “Love, Singapore” livery

Marga Manlapig Aug 23, 2024

Together with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Gardens by the Bay, and the Mandai Wildlife Group, AirAsia presented its new “Love, Singapore” aircraft livery.

11 million Brits planning a holiday at home this August Bank Holiday

Kanchan Nath Aug 22, 2024

VisitEngland’s August Bank Holiday Trip Tracker survey shows that 11 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this Bank Holiday weekend, bringing an…

Indonesia launches tourism investment initiative

Marga Manlapig Aug 22, 2024

Indonesia launched a new programme for enhancing communication among investors, policymakers and local authorities called the Indonesia Tourism Investor Club

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