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Whooping it up at WooBar at W Bali - Seminyak.

In Bali, where life’s a beach barAs the island gets its groove back, here's our guide to some of the best beach clubs in Bali.

Almost 15,000 foreign tourists arrived by air into Bali in February and March 2022, and inbound numbers are expected to grow with the recent reintroduction of the visa-free visit for ASEAN nationals.

Guess which tourists are swinging back into Bali?The return of the visa on arrival has triggered a significant jump in inbound travellers.

Proof of vaccination and negative Covid-19 tests will be required for those who want to visit Mecca.

One million for the Hajj holy grailSaudi Arabia eases Covid curbs and increases quota to one million pilgrims for Hajj 2022.

Finns Bali is spearheading the Back to Bali campaign with support from major stakeholders.

It’s D-day for Bali with deals and discounts aplentyBack to Bali global campaign entices travellers to experience more of the destination for less.

Sustainability- and wellness-related experiences are expected to make a bigger impact in Singapore's tourism offerings.

Singapore’s new tourism playbook to woo the world“2x The Fun” awaits visitors in Singapore as the city freshens up offerings and doubles down efforts to become a go-to...

Malaysia Airlines has seen an increase of 15% in forward bookings driven by people's desire for reconnection travel.

Forget revenge travel, reconnection travel is trendingMalaysians' desire to reunite with their families and friends is driving higher-than-expected bookings for travel operators.

Australia has lots to offer in country towns across the continent.

There’s more to Australia than the Reef, the Rock, and the BridgeVenture beyond the icons Down Under, from sampling beer flights at Fremantle to getting a spa treatment among sheeps and cows.

Having recently dropped all its Covid-19 restrictions, it's the best time to market Maldives vacations now, all for a shoestring budget at that too.

Beautiful Maldives resorts that won’t break the bankFrom guesthouse to affordable luxury, the Maldives offers a range of lodging options that fits easily into any tour package.

Quality healthcare at affordable prices are some of Malaysia's biggest comparative advantages when it comes to attracting medical tourists.

Time to nurse Malaysia's medical tourism back to lifeKeen to get its healthcare travel sector back in shape after the pandemic, Malaysia is urging tour operators to lend a hand in...

Many African nations have lifted the Covid-19 test requirement for fully vaccinated travellers to enter their countries.

Waka waka, this time for Africa travelEased entry requirements will be a game-changer for tourism in South Africa and the entire region.

With diplomatic ties restored, Thailand's tourism sector is now keen to woo Saudi Arabia as a new visitor source market.

Thailand eagerly awaits the return of Saudi touristsTroubled ties no more, Thailand now sees a golden opportunity to pursue new tourism ties with Saudi Arabia.

Fairmont Maldives Turtle Rangers programme educates guests on tracking and protecting turtle nests, collecting scientific photo ID data on turtles, and helping baby turtles take their first steps from the beach to the ocean.

A fun and sustainable vacation in the Maldives is as easy as 1-2-3Maintaining the delicate natural beauty of the Maldives is a tough feat, but collaboration among natives, travel operators and...

Reef alert: Australia’s tourism icon under new threatWorld Heritage status in danger as coral bleaching intensifies.

With the ease in restrictions, Singapore aims to raise its airport passenger volumes to at least 50% of pre-Covid levels this year and restore the city's status as a leading air hub.

Singapore fully reopens to the world from 1 AprilNo more VTLs and on-arrival tests as Singapore readies to welcome fully vaccinated travellers from around the world.

This new easing of borders applies to all types of travellers across various modes of land transport.

No test, no quarantine for travel between Singapore and MalaysiaNot only does 1 April mark Malaysia's opening, it also marks the reopening of land borders with Singapore.

The Maldives targets 1.6 million international visitor arrivals in 2022.

Masks down, surf’s up in the MaldivesMaldives lifts state of emergency, removing Covid-19 test and mask mandates for international travellers.

Australia is now encouraging backpackers and international students back into the country through financial incentives.

It's time to work and play in AustraliaWorking holidays are back in Australia – and accommodation options are going upmarket to attract backpackers and flashpackers.

Many corporate travellers' perceptions of Hong Kong being Asia's travel hub are changing.

Can Hong Kong bounce back as a global travel hub?Its ongoing Covid restrictions are impacting business and travel, but it may be too early to rule off the city's comeback.

With its growing array of upscale properties and locations in Asia alongside the attractive Best Western Rewards programme, Best Western Hotels & Resorts properties are wooing travellers seeking comfort, value and immersive stays during their holidays.

Experience seekers: The best upscale hotels in Asia for every type of travellerCharming, relaxing and immersive – Best Western Hotels & Resorts’ growing suite of upscale properties in Asia are ticking all...

South Korea is the first in East Asia to open its borders for leisure travel.

South Korea is reopening soon for fully vaxxed travellersFully vaccinated travellers are not required to self-quarantine upon entering the country from 21 March.