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More than 120 shore excursions focusing on local culture, gastronomy and wellness.

Oceania Cruises’ Go Local tours takes cruisers beyond tourist sitesThe wide range of tours spanning destinations in Asia, Europe and South America immerses travellers in the lives of locals.

Fiji is in a strong position to revive its tourism sector from the pandemic, according to Asia travel-ready index 2022 by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Which countries are the most (and least) ready for tourism revival?Clue: It’s about how quickly countries unlock their borders, and how slow they are to ditch quarantine measures.

The Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid features masterpieces from the Museo del Prado.

Are hotels the new art galleries?Across the globe, Mandarin Oriental hotels are doubling as art galleries, featuring gorgeous artwork for guests to admire.

Sea Life Aquarium Sydney.

First comes the theme parks, next comes the smart techMerlin Entertainments uses smart tech to upgrade the guest experience around the world.

Travellers who practise sustainable tourism initiatives while in Palau will be able to unlock exclusive experiences that’s usually only accessible to the locals.

Let the games begin: Sustainable tourism made rewardingPalau gamifies green travel by offering special cultural experiences to eco-friendly travellers.

Details have yet to be released on when Crystal's ships will go to auction. Pictured: Crystal Endeavor.

Going, going, gone? Crystal Cruises items go on saleCasino machines, artwork, pallets of playing cards. These are some of the items from Crystal Cruises ships that will go to...

Tourists typically stay for eight days in the Maldives, according to 2022 figures.

Golden Jubilee brings half a million travellers to the MaldivesInternational visitor arrivals projected to hit 1.6 million in 2022 as Maldives celebrates 50 years of tourism.

How picture-worthy is Singapore among social media users?

Where are the world’s most Instagrammable places?These are the world’s most picture-perfect destinations for travellers, according to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.

Fancy cosying up to the F1 team aboard their private yacht?

Marriott goes full throttle with exclusive F1 experiencesMembers on Marriott International’s loyalty programme stand the opportunity to watch the Monaco Grand Prix from a VIP yacht.

The events of 2020-2021 have re-wired customers to be digital-first.

Go digital or watch your customers switch offPost-Covid, there’s a new world of customer experience to conquer.