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Countries have yet to impose any monkeypox-related travel bans.

No monkey business when it comes to monkeypoxHow will travel be impacted with the monkeypox outbreak now a global health emergency?

Both the vaccinated and unvaccinated will be selected at random to undergo mandatory Covid-19 testing outside of the airport.

One random fact to know about Canada right nowCanada restarts its mandatory random Covid-19 testing for inbound air travellers at four major airports.

Thailand is set to impose the 300 baht (US$8.20) tourism on international arrivals.

Visiting Thailand may soon become more expensiveWill the Land of Smiles lose its lustre as a value destination if foreign visitors have to pay a tourism fee and higher hotel...

Park Peninsula is set to become Hong Kong's most exclusive, comprehensive and diversified new destination.

A new floating destination is hitting the runwayHong Kong's upcoming Park Peninsula will feature a combination of leisure and entertainment, sports, tourism, retail and...

Singapore generated S$1.3 billion in tourism receipts during Q1 2022.

The Lion City roars its return with 6 million expected visitorsWith international tourism in Singapore ramping up, the country expects to receive 4 to 6 million visitor arrivals in 2022.

There's much more that Qatar can offer travellers than just this one major sports event.

Qatar's goals for the Fifa World Cup 2022 and beyondQatar Tourism plans to keep travel agents in the loop on its touristic offerings through training programmes and fam trips.

Singapore now houses 52 Michelin-starred restaurants, up from 49 in 2021.

Singapore is a fine-dining cityThe Lion City now boasts more Michelin restaurants than ever before, with 52 starred places in 2022.

The ETIAS programme was created by the European Union to screen travellers before entering Europe.

Europe to start charging visitor fee in May 2023Travellers from visa-free countries will soon be required to pay €7 to complete an online form prior to entering Europe.

The spread of foot and mouth disease among cattle in Indonesia is worrying farmers in Australia.

Sole incentive: Aussie tourists in Bali urged to throw away shoesFarmers worried about spread of disease offer to subsidise replacement flip-flops.

A pricier Bhutan: Some pain for greater gain?

A pricier Bhutan: Some pain for greater gain?While some industry members urge the government to stagger the fee hike, others are concerned about its impact on the country’s...

All travellers are now welcome to enter Australia, regardless of their vaccination status.

Vaxxed or not, it doesn't matter for travel Down UnderFrom 6 July, unvaccinated travellers will be able to enter Australia without any restrictions.

Gastronomy, more so than shopping, wellness or sustainability, is the biggest drawcard for those planning a holiday

Food for thought: Gastronomy is a destination’s best friendFood, food, glorious food. Just add nature, plus some events, and you’re on a winner.

Travellers to Bhutan will now be free to choose their own operators and plan their own itineraries, upon its reopening.

Bhutan welcomes tourists again — at a new priceWhen the country reopens in September, tourists will need to shell out a higher "sustainable development fee".

In Portugal's Douro Valley, wineries perched atop terraced hills frame either side of the Douro River as it flows from Spain in the east to the Atlantic Ocean in the west.

Drink to the good life in Portugal's Douro ValleyTop picks for wine lovers (and river cruisers, too) in Northern Portugal’s Douro Valley — the oldest demarcated wine region in...

Bolivia’s salt flats is one of the world’s best spots for travel photography.

World's top 10 hidden gems to travel toThese secret paradise destinations offer the ultimate secluded retreat for travellers, with incredible photo spots to boot.

The Alpine resort town of Davos is one of Graubuenden’s most iconic locations.

Take a breath of fresh air in Swiss Grand Canyon1,000 mountain peaks, 615 lakes, Michelin-starred restaurants and thermal spas await in Switzerland's largest canton of...

China has also relaxed pre-departure testing requirements for certain countries.

Is China taking baby steps to a grand reopening?China slashes quarantine period to seven days for inbound travellers amidst other eased measures.

Travellers to Finland can breathe in Europe’s freshest air.

Where are the safest countries in Europe to travel to?It’s not the UK, which has been discovered to be the unsafest destination out of the 28 European countries studied.

With more flights coming back, there’s reason to hope that visitor numbers could be up even in the rainy season, typically a lean season for Angkor.

Green's the season for rain and revival in CambodiaTravel operators in Siem Reap are braving the rainy season for swifter recovery in the months ahead.

Desaru Coast has been undergoing massive transformation in recent years, having seen the launch of new international hotels and resorts including Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, The Westin Desaru Coast Resort, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas and One&Only Desaru Coast.

From coast to coast, ferries to sail between Desaru Coast and SingaporePassengers will be able to sail between Tanah Merah and Desaru Coast terminals when ferry services commence on 7 July.