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The first few tourists arriving at the airport give a wave as Phuket reopens to international tourism on 1 July.

Hello Phuket, long time no see!Phuket welcomes the world again, with some 300 tourists landing on the island on 1 July.

Macau's many hotels are a hit with families looking for fun, including the newly opened Studio City Water Park with twisting slides and near-vertical drops.

Top vacation ideas in Macau that families will loveAs we look to the future of travel, here are five ways travel agents can build an attractive family-focused package for...

With the travel ban lifted, data revealed that a total of 9,066 tourists arrived in Boracay through Caticlan from 1-13 June, as opposed to 1,481 arrivals for the whole of April.

Is travel coming back? Philippines beaches see busier days aheadIsland destinations are seeing an uptick in travellers from the Metro Manila region as Covid-19 restrictions ease.

Phuket will be held up as a reopening model for the country, with others in the pipeline including Samui, Pattaya and Chiang Mai.

Phuket gears up for 1 July reopening. Will tourists come?Here's what Thailand tourism industry leaders expect as the island gears up for reopening in two weeks' time.

The Maldives is looking to new products to spread its appeal, says Thoyibb Mohamed, managing director of the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation.

Safety first gives Maldives tourism a winning edgeDiversification is on the way for the atoll nation that is better known as a luxury destination.

The mud-and-straw buildings of Diriyah, a Unesco World Heritage Site outside Riyadh, where the first Saudi state took root 300 years ago.

A mega tourism star rises in the Middle EastDeep pockets, vast ambitions: Saudi Arabia wants a starring role on the world's luxury tourism stage.

Bali Hotels Association's chairperson Jean Heliere says hotels have been actively involved in reopening preparations while awaiting a confirmed reopening date.

How ready is Bali for reopening?Bali Hotels Association steps up in reopening push with vaccination, safety and education drives.

Fishing boats in Lemukutan Island, West Borneo, Indonesia.

West Kalimantan unlocks tourism through villagesWork is underway to develop tourism villages and boost travel in Indonesian Borneo.

Phuket is now less than 30 days to its 1 July reopening date to vaccinated tourists.

Phuket stands by reopening pushWhile further details await confirmation, TAT commits to 1 July timeline for Phuket reopening.

Macau is chockablock with shops brimming with local flavours and stories of old, such as Si Heung, a favourite with both locals and overseas fans.

Meet the shops keeping Macau’s traditions aliveTake a trip down memory lane at these shops and discover the different facets of Macau’s history and culture.

Vaccine freebies in Hong Kong include staycations, buffet deals, free film sessions, and theme park visits.

Travel freebies up for jabs in Hong KongBusinesses come together with a bonanza package to encourage hesitant people to get a Covid-19 vaccine.

Slovenia's tourism product "naturally fits in with emerging traveller trends" such as sustainability, going ‘off the beaten path’, and more niche destinations.

Shh... have you heard of Slovenia?Small in size but big in nature, Slovenia could be the next trending destination in Europe, says GlobalData.

Guests have to keep to just two people a hotel room or cruise cabin, although families of up to four pax from the same household can still be booked for the same room/cabin. Pictured: A Palace suite on board World Dream.

Rule of 25% capacity kicks in for SingaporeTighter rules for land and sea as the Lion City races to curb Covid spread.

A dazzling supermoon rose over Dubai in April.

Look this way for this month's supermoonThese travel suppliers are offering offering a front-row seat to a rare cosmic event.

Lou Lim Loc Garden is just one of the many untouched pockets of greenery in Macau.

Live well, travel better in MacauWith well-being taking on a new meaning in the post-pandemic world, here's how agents can package the art of living well in...

The curbs are meant to limit travel and crowds at public areas, with four national days coming up in Japan's 'golden week' from 29 April to 5 May.

With 3 months till Olympics, Tokyo enters 3rd state of emergencyRenewed pandemic curbs in Tokyo and Osaka area amid virus surge.

Pedestrian traffic in Times Square reached a high for 2021 on the first weekend of April, according to the Times Square Alliance.

Look who's back! NYC comes to life againOnce battered by Covid, New York City is seeing signs of a tourism comeback, in both hotel occupancy and foot traffic.

Residents who have completed their vaccinations will receive documents for overseas travel from Thailand's Health Ministry.

Who's next to adopt Covid passport?Thailand joins a growing list of country to adopt vaccine passport scheme.

A fresh wave of outbreaks has thwarted Phuket's vaccination plan of inoculating 70% of its residents ahead of its proposed July opening, as vaccines initially allocated for the island have to be shared with other provinces.

As 'hospitel' move surges, Phuket sandbox plan retreatsThailand's virus surge could thwart Phuket's sandbox timeline while more hotels consider offering temporary care for patients.

This year, gatherings of no more than 20 are allowed.

Get vaccinated to get your prayer permit, says Saudi ArabiaUnlike 2020, this year's holy month holds the promise of a Ramadan that's closer to normal.