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Japan is ready to welcome back more tourists.

Travel agencies are the big winners as Japan opens upIndividual tourists are welcome again, but only those who book through an agent.

New Zealand wants to attract curious travellers.

Hey, big spender: Kiwis want you spend time with themNew Zealand unimpressed by budget travellers boasting about their frugal travel on Facebook.

Inter-city trains in Italy now offer more facilities for families.

Arriving at the station: Family friendly trains across ItalyDedicated family carriages offer nursery area and games for the kids.

Who wouldn’t be happy watching these Balinese dancers?

The happiest place on earth? It’s closer than you thinkClub Med looks at the destinations that put a smile on your face.

Poolside at Terra Solis Dubai.

Don’t miss this: Epic resort to arise in desert oasisA star is born with luxury glamping pitching in Dubai.

Indonesia is the top travel market for Australia this summer.

Travel's blowing hot and cold between SE Asia and AustraliaAustralians head to Asia to escape the cold, while Asians fly to Australia for the cooler climes.

More people are visiting Italy to celebrate their honeymoon and anniversaries.

Italy is hot this summer, in more ways than oneTravel to Italy is booming, with visitor arrivals surging to record highs since the start of the pandemic.

Even while borders were closed during the pandemic, Australia was busy enhancing its tourism product.

Everything to know about Australia's enhanced tourism landscapeThe Australia Marketplace North America 2022 provided travel advisors the low down on selling vacations to the land down under.

Challenging an elevated obstacle course together at Mega Adventure Park is a great way for families to bond and create lasting memories.

Families will love this island for its fulfilling day-to-night experience From exciting water and sand play activities to unique evening experiences, Sentosa is the perfect day-to-night...

ETIAS will apply to non-EU citizens from 60 countries that have visa-free travel with the EU

Europe pushes back mandatory visitor feeThe European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is now scheduled to be operational in November 2023.

Macau's casinos were shuttered for two weeks during the six weeks that its borders with China closed.

Ni hao, Macau?China reopened the border after six weeks when Macau was able to eliminate community transmission of Covid-19 infections.

100% New Zealand: the country is eager to welcome back international travellers.

Welcome back to New ZealandNew Zealand is 100% open; here's what travellers need to know

Master chef Angélique Schmeinck prepares a high-altitude fine dining meal.

Lobster served in a hot-air balloon? Would you like fries with that?Is this the world’s most extraordinary dining experience?

Paramount’s theme park in Bali is expected to be the biggest in SE Asia.

Strap yourself in: Bali theme park edges closerMore details awaited as Paramount inks development agreement.

The Merlion will be lit up every evening in celebration of its 50th birthday.

Mighty Merlion turns 50 – and everyone is invited to the partyAnniversary celebrations to stretch across Singapore for a month.

Indonesia is home to around 3,300 rare Komodo dragons.

Workers fire up over Komodo dragon price hikeHuge price rise for national park aims to control visitor numbers.

Zinta the detector dog and handler at Darwin Airport.

Big Mac, big error lands tourist in a big spot of botherAirport detector dog sniffs out the world’s most expensive McMuffin

The Islamic Tourism Centre is advocating for mosque tourism as a means to deliver unique travel experiences.

M is for Malaysia and many more unique experiencesFrom homegrown cheese to beautiful mosques and M-beauty therapies, Malaysia is a rich melting pot of memorable and unusual...

Outside the beach, tourists will be fined if found walking the streets of Sorrento, Italy bare-chested or in their swimwear.

Enough is enough with bad tourists' behavioursDestinations hit back against inappropriate dressing and disorderly behaviour by imposing high fines.

The growing trend for more affordable short-haul vacations sees Singaporeans go crazy for Australia.

Mind on the money: Travellers pick wealth over healthHealth is no longer top priority for travellers as they grapple with rising costs across the board.