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From left: Lee May Gee, deputy CEO, SG Enable; Eric Chua, senior parliamentary secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Social and Family Development; Thien Kwee Eng, chief executive, SDC

Sentosa on track with inclusive toursNew wheelchair walk gives everyone a peek at the beach.

Travellers may reconsider trips to Japan as the nation braces for a potential once-in-a-century earthquake.

A once-in-a-century earthquake may hit Japan soonShould travellers be concerned about the major earthquake that happens in Japan once every 100 years?

Rockefeller Centre debuted the “Beam” in December 2023 on the Top of the Rock observation deck.

New attractions to look out for in New York CityThe Big Apple is back on travellers' radar, but there’s more to see than just Manhattan.

Tourists groups want authorities to restore Sri Lanka’s e-Visa option.

Tourists caught out by Sri Lanka’s e-Visa suspensionThe industry urges the reinstatement of the old online system to minimise inconvenience for visitors.

Elon Musk and British prime minister clash over ‘civil war’ comments.

Travel warnings issued after riots break out in UKSeveral countries issue travel warnings as violent unrest spreads across the nation.

The tourist fell to his death when a guard rail gave way at Villa Gajah Mas waterfall.

Italian tourist dies after falling from Bali waterfallThe safety fence at Villa Gajah Mas waterfall gave way, causing the 49-year-old man to plunge 25 metres.

Visa seekers heading for the Vietnamese border post at Lao Bao.

Next time, I’ll check my visa before travellingDeflated in Danang, I make the long journey to the Lao border.

The growth in international visitor numbers in the first six months of this year puts Dubai on track for a record performance in 2024.

Why tourists keep flocking to DubaiReal Madrid, The Dorchester and Cruise Arabia drive increase in visitor numbers in 2024.

Efforts are being made by the Cambodian government to rejuvenate the tourism industry struck by long-standing systemic problems.

Top reasons why Cambodia is struggling to win back touristsWish you were here: New tourism board and new initiatives aim to boost tourist numbers to Cambodia.

So far this year Japan has recorded 3,509 instances of "extreme heat" of 35 C or higher.

Argh! Why is Japan so hot now?No let-up in temperature as Japan bakes under record heat.

Penang’s new street food policy identifies 13 iconic local dishes like nasi lemak, assam laksa and char kway teow that can only be prepared by locals.

Are there too many cooks in Penang’s kitchens?Penang is banning foreign cooks in hawker stalls, food courts and coffee shops next year to ensure quality of local food.

Leave us in peace, Sanur is happy in the slow lane.

Seaside town in Bali says NO to beach clubsThe sleepy Bali town of Sanur rejected proposals for beach clubs to keep the tranquility of the place.

Singapore’s Marina Bay is a protected area where flying drones is strictly controlled.

Whatever you do in Singapore, DON’T do thisTourist fined for flying drone over Marina Bay.

A third of the town of Jasper has been destroyed in a massive wildfire.

Major tourist town burns in huge wildfireOfficials warn the extent of the damage to Jasper, Canada is still emerging.

Japan is considering dual pricing for tourists and residents to address over-tourism and a weakened yen.

Tourists may be charged more than locals in Japan soonSome businesses have already implemented a pricing system where tourists have to pay more than locals.

Typhoon Gaemi has caused severe flooding in the Philippines.

What’s happening with Typhoon Gaemi raging across AsiaTyphoon Gaemi has caused deaths and disruptions in Southeast Asia, with travel warnings and emergency measures in effect.

Citizens from 93 countries with visa exemptions can now stay in Thailand for up to 60 days.

Thailand extends visa stays to boost tourismThailand's new visa measures include extended exemptions, expanded visa-on-arrival eligibility, and a new visa for digital...

Singapore now allows visa-free access to 195 destinations, while France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain are second with 192.

Singapore is number 1 again as world’s most powerful passportSingapore knocked off France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain to ascend to the sole top position.

More than a pleasure for the palate, food in Macao is also a way to maintain wellness and live purposefully.

Yin and Yang: Finding balance through food in MacaoThis UNESCO City of Gastronomy offers delicious dining philosophies focused on nutrition, sustainability and vitality.

More than 20,000 protestors march in Mallorca, reflecting increasing Spanish anger over the impacts of mass tourism on local life.

Locals storm the streets against overtourism in MallorcaThe Spanish are getting more furious with the impact of mass tourism.