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Abu Dhabi’s goal is to foster a more welcoming environment for tourists.

Abu Dhabi lowers fees for hotels and restaurantsWith an aim to hit 24 million visitors in 2023, Abu Dhabi has slashed hotel and restaurant fees from 1 September.

About 88% of UAE residents want to travel in 2023.

Could the Middle Easterns be the new global travellers?UAE travellers are going on more trips and spending more on their vacations.

The reduced SDF aims to stimulate job creation, economic growth, and funding for environmental and social projects.

Bhutan slashes daily tourist feeBhutan reduces its Sustainable Development Fee by 50% until 2027 to boost tourism.

Although 42% of APAC travellers express financial concerns, 73% remain dedicated to their upcoming travel itineraries, revealed Booking.com’s APAC Travel Confidence Index 2023

Does relationship status affect how people travel?You bet. New study reveals that travel companions (or the lack of) significantly impact the experience and budget.

Unaffected regions are trying to rally visitors while hotels in spared areas accommodate evacuees and grapple with financial challenges.

Come back to Maui, Hawaii urgesHawaii's tourism faces a setback after Maui wildfires' impact.

Warner Bros. Discovery and Singapore Tourism Board celebrate Warner Bros. Studio's 100th anniversary with Singapore-focused events, including WB100 festival and local Tom and Jerry series.

Toons and tours: Warner Bros takes celebration to SingaporeWarner Bros is marking its 100th anniversary with events spotlighting Singapore and iconic characters.

Air Koryo's flight marked a cautious step toward normalcy, with plans for regular flights between Pyongyang and Beijing.

North Korea unlocks borders after three yearsNorth Korea has reopened its borders with Air Koryo's inaugural flight to Beijing.

Visitors should begin their stay in Stockholm, Sweden, with a walk through the Old Town.

What to do, where to eat and places to stay in StockholmA guide to exploring Stockholm's blend of history and modernity, from Gamla Stan's charming alleys to Fotografiska museum.

New data from the British Transport Police shows that pickpockets throughout the Underground reached a record high of 7,899 in 2022.

Pickpocket crimes on the rise in London UndergroundVisitors warned to be vigilant as number of pickpocket thefts go through the roof on the tube.

The visa waiver will be enjoyed by foreign enterprises or foreigners who will make a significant investment in the country by means of business or tourism.

Here comes the Golden Visa for IndonesiaVisa waiver will be enjoyed by foreigners with significant investment in the country by means of business or tourism.

Finding the WOW factor in Portugal

Finding the WOW factor in PortugalA new cultural district in Porto is a must for wine and art lovers.

Lahaina, on the Hawaiian island of Maui, was devastated by wildfires. Seen here is the Lahaina Square Shopping Center area, taken on 25 June (left) and 9 August (right).

Hawaii’s ‘largest natural disaster in history’ prompts travel warningTravellers urged to stay away from Maui for now, but rest of Hawaii is unaffected.

China on Thursday lifted a Covid-era ban on outbound group tours to more than 70 destinations, including the United States, Japan, South Korea and Australia.

China throws open its doors for group travelTravel agencies in China can now resume group tours to Japan, South Korea, US and more key destinations.

The prosed tax law would make vacations would also require non-EU tour operators to file tax returns in Germany.

Better late or never? Germany defers tour taxA proposed tax on Germany vacations sold by tour companies outside of the EU has been deferred.

The ongoing heatwave in South Korea has severely affected the World Scout Jamboree, which is taking place in the coastal town of Buan this year.

New Korea wave makes travel too hot to handleIt’s no jamboree for thousands of young scouts in South Korea as temperatures hit soaring highs.

Greece will initiate a trial period for the cap on visitors to the Acropolis of Athens starting 4 September, with plans to permanently implement the rule on 1 April 2024.

Greece limits tourists to Acropolis due to overcrowdingOnly 20,000 visitors will be allowed into the UNESCO World Heritage site each day.

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Cambodia's Tourism Ministry launched a food map and pocket guide to promote unique local cuisines in each province, enticing tourists to explore diverse culinary delights and boost tourism.

Cambodia’s way to travellers' heart is through their stomachThe undiscovered gem that is Khmer cuisine holds a big potential in attracting food tourists to the country.

Wildfires are raging across some parts of Italy as temperatures reach as high as 48 degrees Celsius.

‘Global boiling’ is here – and travel will be affectedSouthern Europe's heatwave sparks concerns of shifting holiday habits.

Invigorating stays and unforgettable memories begin with the right choice of accommodation, as proven by The Barracks Hotel Sentosa and The Outpost Hotel Sentosa.

This is how experiential hotels in Sentosa are changing the hospitality gameWith one-of-a-kind accommodation concepts, The Barracks Hotel Sentosa and The Outpost Hotel Sentosa delight guests by...