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Philippines - Kaleidoscope of experiences

Philippines - Kaleidoscope of experiencesThe fun never stops in the Philippines. Known for its world-famous sunset, the truth is that the sun never truly sets in this...

Make it your unique experience

Make it your unique experienceLooking for a great destination for those corporate meetings, incentives, conventions or exhibitions? One that offers five-star...

Sunset at El Nido, Palawan

Beyond the capital, the islands beckonThe archipelago is blessed with spectacular natural beauty and diversity, including volcanoes and pristine waters rich with...

HKDL executive vice president Samuel Lau and friends

Hong Kong Disneyland on a roller coaster rideHong Kong Disneyland theme park ended the year with a loss of HK$171 million (US$22m), largely due to fewer visitors arriving...

Genting Highlands, site of Malaysia’s second premium outlet centre

No sweat for shoppers at Genting’s new outlet centreShopaholics can now shop to their heart’s content without breaking sweat at Genting Premium Outlets (GPO), touted as the first...

Swiss Alps

Switzerland Tourism wants you backSoutheast Asia continues to be one of the top source markets for Switzerland, just behind China and India.

Screenshot of an artist impression of the mall in Hong Kong

Florentia Village opens in Hong KongDespite the decline of tourist arrivals into Hong Kong last year and challenges in the luxury retail sector, Italian-owned mall...

Gardens by the Bay

STB and JTB partner to promote Singapore as key destination for Japanese in 2017The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and JTB Corp (JTB), the largest travel agency in Japan, have signed a Memorandum of...

HCMC calls for new visa amnesty

HCMC calls for new visa amnestyHo Chi Minh City’s Tourism Association has asked the government to extend the visa waiver for citizens of five western European...

Yangon’s night life to be spiced up

As night falls, Yangon perks upMyanmar’s former capital, Yangon, is opening a night market along its downtown 52nd Street.

Zika virus is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito.

WHO: Zika may go endemic in VietnamA year after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Zika to be an international health emergency, the virus is no longer...

‘Missing’ Chinese tourist missed the boat

‘Missing’ Chinese tourist missed the boatThere were only 27 Chinese tourists aboard the catamaran which capsized and sank off Pulau Mengalum off Kota Kinabalu on...

Big sports events drive UAE visitor growth

Big sports events drive UAE visitor growthSports tourism will be in focus at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM), held from April 24-27, as the GCC competes to...

HCMC unfolds tourist charter

HCMC unfolds tourist charterHo Chi Minh City Department of Tourism has hit on a novel way of encouraging tourists to respect the city and its residents.

Search continues for Chinese tourists missing in Malaysia

Search continues for Chinese tourists missing in MalaysiaAn investigation is underway in Kota Kinabalu as the search continues for six people missing after a boat carrying 28 Chinese...

Ngapali Beach, Myanmar

Myanmar calls for investment in responsible tourismMyanmar is calling for more responsible and sustainable investment and at the same time promoting its best-kept beach...

Ferrari World Park in Abu Dhabi.

Need for speed? Head to Ferrari Land in BarcelonaLovers of Ferrari’s line of luxury sports car can now try them out at Ferrari Land, which will open April 7 in PortAventura,...

Hong Kong holds on to title of ‘world’s most visited city’

Hong Kong holds on to title of ‘world’s most visited city’Euromonitor has awarded Hong Kong with ‘the world’s most visited city’ award for the 6th year running, despite the city’s...

Yellow fever outbreak in Brazil kills 40

Yellow fever outbreak in Brazil kills 40Brazil is experiencing the highest number of yellow fever cases since 2003 with at least 40 people being killed.

Japan, Korea top spots for CNY family travel

Japan, Korea top spots for CNY family travelJapan and Korea are the top five most popular destinations for Asian families travelling during the Chinese New Year period,...