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Give families a holiday to remember with a stay at Village Hotel Sentosa, a resort designed to delight kids (and their parents, too).

5 tips to planning a stress-free family holiday in SingaporeBy putting kids first, Village Hotel Sentosa takes the load off parents to create a fabulous family experience in Singapore.

TAT launches its Meaningful Relationships campaign at World Travel Market.

Let’s talk about meaningful relationships, says TATNew marketing campaign wants visitors to get up close and personal in Thailand.

Saudi Arabia plans a new luxury mountain destination, Soudah Peaks.

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ‘opportunity on steroids’From the mountains to the Red Sea, tourism developments power ahead.

Budapest has been named the most affordable city for dining out in Europe in 2023.

Chew on this: Europe’s cheapest eatsFrom middle-of-the-road to Michelin, restaurants in these countries won’t burn a hole in your pocket.

A surge in full and part-time residents in Phuket has created “massive traffic issues that are a threat to long-term growth”.

Phuket faces “carmageddon” as tourism bounces backLack of infrastructure development on the island will impact tourists and locals, says C9 Hotelworks.

Singapore’s Chinatown was commended for “chic nightlife haunts and gay bars – along with some of the best new cafés and restaurants in town”.

Which Asian cities have the coolest neighbourhoods?From Singapore’s Chinatown to Hong Kong’s Sheung Wan, these are the neighbourhoods capturing visitors' hearts.

The Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2023, the biggest travel trade event in the country, convened local sellers and hosted foreign buyers to explore business opportunities in the Philippine tourism industry.

PHITEX 2023 showcases the heart and soul of the PhilippinesThe award-winning tourism fair put the spotlight on more reasons to love the Philippines, from its famous attractions to hidden...

Tea Trails accommodation in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka to offer visa-free for seven countriesAs tourists trickle back, Sri Lanka wants to free up entry requirements.

Sir David Attenborough has cited the Christmas Island red crab migration as one of the most memorable moments in his television career.

Get ready, the crabs are coming for ChristmasSpectacular march of the crustaceans is a natural wonder on this Indian Ocean island.

In the first eight months of 2023, more than 4.1 million visitors arrived in Saudi Arabia from Asia Pacific.

Saudi rolls out the red carpet for AsiaKingdom encourages more visitors from Asia Pacific with new initiatives.

Hanle is recognised as a Dark Sky Reserve.

Night Sky visitors now welcome at this Indian villageHanle Observatory houses the tenth highest optical telescope in the world.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin presides over the signing ceremony of a letter of intent (LOI) between the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and eight leading tourism players in China – Huawei Technologies, Trip.com Group, Meituan.com, Spring Airlines, Sina News, Alipay, iQIYI, and Jego Trip.

TAT has a date with eight in ChinaChinese tech giants in agreement with Thailand to promote the country.

Trieste doesn’t have anything on the scale of the canals of Venice, but it does have a Grand Canal in its city centre.

Don’t want to fight the Venice crowds? Go to TriesteAs Venice struggles with overcrowding, nearby Trieste is ready to step into the limelight.

Amsterdam’s increase in tourism tax aims to fund local improvements.

Amsterdam raises tourism tax to Europe’s highestAccommodations will be increased from 7% to 12.5% in 2024.

The Wonderful Indonesia Tourism Fair (WITF) 2024 will be held in early September next year.

Indonesia to hold major tourism fair in 2024The Wonderful Indonesia Tourism Fair 2024 seeks to gain global recognition like ITB and IMEX.

Muslim tourism is on the rise, and this is what they want

Muslim tourism is on the rise, and this is what they wantDespite the soaring demand for halal travel, there are a lot of nuances involved in targeting these travellers.

Laos provides a unique and unhurried experience, setting it apart from its vibrant neighbouring countries.

Laos: The hidden land of enchanting charmsLaos offers numerous unique travel opportunities with its untouched nature and tranquil pace.

Travellers are recommended to exercise caution to bringing bedbugs back to their homes.

Headed to Paris? Don’t let the bedbugs bite!The entire city is facing a bedbug infestation due to the rise in tourism during the summer.

The campaign inspires travellers to discover Western Australia's natural marvels, distinctive attractions, and outdoor escapades.

Western Australia revs up road trips with F1 legend'Drive The Dream' campaign gets on the fast lane with Formula 1's Daniel Ricciardo to promote Western Australia as a road trip...

The accident happened on 3 October.

Tragic bus accident in Venice claims 21 livesThe bus plummeted off a street, resulting in a fatal fire that claimed 21 lives, including two children.