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Sands China has outlined plans to invest in MICE and tourism facilities in Macau over the next decade.

Sands China ramps up non-gaming pushPlans include the development of a garden-themed venue and raising awareness of the destination’s cultural heritage.

Indonesia authorities clarified that tourists and foreign nationals living in Indonesia will be exempt from the controversial law.

Should tourists worry about Indonesia’s premarital sex law?Nope. Indonesian tourism officials say tourists and foreign nationals are exempt from rule.

The Widi Islands lie in a protected marine reserve in eastern Indonesia.

Indonesian island auction dumped amid protestsGovernment says sale of untouched coral atoll didn’t have proper approvals; auction cancelled.

Oversea travel agents and social influencers from Vietnam and Thailand visited Bagan on these Myanmar fam trips.

Myanmar welcomes back visitors, beginning with fam tripsMyanmar Airways International, Myanmar Tourism Federation and Myanmar Tourism Marketing join forces to woo regional visitors.

The Maldives is much more than a 'sun, sea and sand' destination, said Thoyyib Mohamed, CEO and managing director of the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation.

50 and glowing, Maldives tourism looks beyond the ‘Sunny Side of Life’Tourism chief Thoyyib Mohamed is spearheading efforts to diversify Maldives’ tourism economy with a sustainability, family and...

Hong Kong is scrapping the amber health code from Wednesday, 14 December, effectively lifting all travel restrictions for arrivals into the city who test negative and allowing them to move freely.

Hong Kong eases more restrictions on inbound travelTravellers who test negative can eat and dine inside restaurants and bars and move around freely in the city.

Luxury and sustainability combined in NEOM's latest project.

Saudi Arabia parts the Red Sea with new luxury island destinationNEOM's first luxury island is a high-end playground equipped with a yacht club.

Chinese tourists will test the Asian travel industry’s capacity limits when they return.

Will Asia be ready when the Chinese ‘tsunami’ hits?Emirates chief Tim Clark spells it out: “The longer they press the cork down in the water, the greater the velocity of return.”

Norwegian Jewel will return to Asia in 2023 with Norwegian Jewel, offering 18 itineraries across Japan and Southeast Asia.

Why flexibility, choice and hidden gems are key to cruising in AsiaWith its freestyle vibe, rich dining options and stellar entertainment, reasons are aplenty how NCL’s Norwegian Jewel...

Reykjavik in Iceland is the world’s safest city according to Berkshire Hathaway.

Top cities where travellers can feel safe and soundAmong the world's safest cities are Seoul, Singapore and Tokyo.

Audrey Ngui, marketing manager for Manila-based Airtrav, says seaplane travel is the only way to go.

Sea plane, will travel, in the PhilippinesIsland hopping service creates great opportunities for leisure and MICE travellers.

Saudi Tourism Authority’s Alhasan Ali Aldabbagh looks to break stereotypes surrounding the country for travellers to truly enjoy Saudi Arabia's beauty and diversity.

Inside Saudi Arabia’s vast ambitions for tourismSaudi Arabia welcomes travellers to see past their preconceived notions of the country and experience its genuine hospitality...

Inbound tour groups would be able to dine in designated areas of restaurants, provided that travel itineraries and catering facilities have been pre-registered with the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong.

Groups who travel together, eat together in Hong KongHong Kong's specific arrangement for inbound tour groups allow visitors to dine in designated areas of restaurants.

Sabah wants to get tourism back in the game with renewed focus and budget for the sector.

Sabah puts tourism at heart of economic revivalBesides allocating RM134.6 million boost for tourism development, Sabah will see the launch of a new convention bureau in 2023.

A panoramic evening view of Monte Carlo harbour in Monaco.

Tiny Monaco packs a lot of the good lifeFrom driving to dining and de-stressing, the world's second smallest city-state has plenty to offer.

Even though Japan is renowned for its top quality produce, the country continues elevating its culinary prowess with new innovative dining concepts.

Japan serves up its unique culture – one dish at a timeAs borders reopens, Japan's banking on its rich food heritage and culture of artisanal quality to draw travellers.

The Paseo del Prado, dubbed the 'Landscape of Light', is Madrid's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, designated in July 2021.

How travellers can see Madrid in a new lightSpain's capital city is evolving by the day with fresh touristic attractions from its first UNESCO World Heritage site to a...

Event planners will be supported in their planning by the MICE team at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore.

Go green, go lean: Smart ways this hotel is transforming sustainable meetingsAt PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore, sustainability is part of its DNA to ensure every event is high in impact and...

The BWH Hotel Group – comprising the WorldHotels Collection, Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotel Group – boasts over 4,500 properties across more than 100 countries and territories worldwide.

BWH Hotel Group offers unexpected variety across AsiaTravellers will get more than meets the eye from this experienced hospitality group.

AJ Hackett Sentosa’s high-speed tandem swings can accommodate up to three guests at one time, taking them up to speeds of 120km/hr.

Unique bucket list adventures for the post-pandemic travellerDiscover the right mix of fun and memorable activities in Sentosa for the new wave of travellers seeking experiential trips.