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Interest in spending Christmas in Hong Kong is not lacking among Singaporeans, as latest booking data from ForwardKeys show.

Singapore-HK travel bubble triggers Christmas bookings surgeSpike in December flight bookings, even when launch date of agreement and specially designated flights have yet to be...

The Nippon Maru, shown docked at Takeyama Port, has resumed sailings in Japan since late October.

Cruise ships in Japan return to the seaDomestic sailings have cautiously restarted in Japan, beginning with The Nippon Maru and The Asuka II in recent weeks.

Local celebrity Karena Lam lends her voice to the audio narration of the free tour for the revamped Castle of Magical Dreams.

Fairy-tale transformation at Hong Kong DisneylandChristmas comes early to the theme park, which will usher in a reimagined castle and new managing director Michael Moriarty.

Third airline, digitisation to data-driven platform and leisure market focus are among ANA's post-Covid plans.

ANA's launching a new low-cost airlinePoised for a 2022 take-off, the new airline will be positioned between the full-service ANA and budget Peach Aviation.

All 44 members in the Ryokan Collection are on board with the "Our Dedication to Your Well-Being" initiative; with Hakone Suishoen shown in picture.

The Ryokan Collection upholds dedication to guest well-beingThe traditional inn community says its anti-infection measures are simply an extension of Japan's innate cleanliness culture.

The first Azumi property is set to open in Japan's Setouchi Region come spring 2021.

Azumi is new feather in cap for Adrian ZechaOther hotel brands in making include RedDoorz's Sans and Radisson Individuals.

Whether China’s swift tourism recovery on the domestic front can be translated to outbound travel remains an open-ended one, say experts.

China’s domestic tourism boom: what’s next for the rest of Asia?China’s outbound travel may be on pause, but the world can still tap the massive market which remains pent-up for international...

Singapore tour participants still have to stick to sub-groups of five, maintain safe distancing from other sub-groups, and keep overall activity time to eight hours.

Hong Kong, Singapore relax tour operating restrictionsHong Kong, Singapore relax tour operating restrictions HKTB eases social restrictions for tours, while STB ups activity group...

Travel industry players in both cities have signalled their readiness to welcome visitors with safety protocols in place.

Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble poised for takeoffNo quarantine or travel restrictions imposed for this 'milestone' scheme, which could kick off in a matter of weeks.

Over 1,800 local businesses are said to have expressed interest in adhering to the new hygiene protocol.

Hong Kong finally gets its own tourism hygiene standardsBetter late than never: Hong Kong Tourism Board's move comes months after other Asian NTOs' accreditation programmes.