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High season's here in Phuket, but where are the tourists?With hopes to save high season dashed, more job losses and business closures are predicted as the destination's economic...

Rawnsley Park Station, Flinders Ranges, SA.

Freed from lockdown, Aussies hit the roadWith overseas travel off the wish list, Australians are taking a ‘Wander Out Yonder’.

Sama-Sama Hotel KLIA recently offered a staycation package that included a visit to the Airport Fire Rescue Service.

Malaysia hotels innovate to stay in the gameThe fight for the domestic market has pushed hoteliers to craft new ways of bringing in guests.

The Masjid Sultan at the Kampong Gelam district is one of several attractions listed in the bundled tour packages.

Bundled promotions: STB's strategy to boost SingapolidaysThe campaign's second wave sees more tie-ups between tour operators, hotels and attractions to drive year-end holiday bookings.

Hua Hin has long been a weekend gateway for Thai city dwellers, with properties like Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin dating nearly a century back.

Hua Hin looks to reinvent itself after pandemicIt's largely viewed as a beneficiary of the domestic travel spike, but Covid-19 fallouts have been unevenly felt across the...

Jeju Convention and Visitors Bureau treated online viewers with a brief history of Jeju Folk Village, alongside views of traditional houses and cultural performances.

South Korea holds virtual tours for overseas tradeKTO updates the trade on South Korea's safety readiness and takes overseas partners on a virtual inspection of Jeju Folk...

A back-of-house tour of the cable car service linking Sentosa and Mount Faber is part of the insider experiences offered.

'Make time for a holiday': Sentosa tells over-worked SingaporeansNew Sentosa campaign will offer over 50 behind-the-scenes experiences and expert tours in collaboration with NATAS to entice...

The sparsely populated Cao Bằng is where many of Vietnam's ethnic minorities call home, and local guide Hoang Hiep believes a homestay should be in order to truly experience their unique way of life.

Tour guides spill their best Vietnam secretsFour experts in the field unveil their top haunts and hidden gems across Vietnam's diverse regions.

Medical tourism could be the answer to save Phuket's struggling tourism sector while also supporting neighbouring provinces' growth, says Federation of Thai Industries.

Phuket seeks shot in arm from medical tourismShould the multibillion-baht project be approved, the world could be looking at Thailand's next medical and wellness...

The famous Niah caves will have major upgrades in its infrastructure and amenities.

Fresh boost for Sarawak tourism with new fundsFund injection from state and federal governments will revitalise the Malaysian state's tourism infrastructure – and appeal –...

Top global markets identified for Singapore are Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, UAE, Germany, France, Switzerland, Canada, the UK and the US.

Singapore keeps global markets top of mindThe two-year contract with Expedia underscores the tourism board's efforts to retain mind share among overseas travellers.

Among the first to take the digital leap, Labuan Bajo on Flores, the gateway to Komodo Islands, has kickstarted online traveller registration systems.

Indonesia wants to embrace the digital economy. Is the tourism sector ready?Stakeholders across the spectrum, from traditional villages to travel agents, are urged to embrace digital transformation.

Zulal Wellness Resort, opening later this year, will be home to the world’s first centre for traditional Arabic Islamic medicine.

Qatar ramps up tourism offerings ahead of 2022 World CupSpotlight shone on soon-to-open properties outside Doha, including Hilton Salwa Beach Resort and Zulal Wellness Resort.

Pangkor is set to welcome a new flight operated by airline upstart SKS Airways.

Will Pangkor retain its glory as a go-to destination?Upcoming link from Subang and its newly minted duty-free status could offer tourism stimulant for the resort island in...

Over 1,800 local businesses are said to have expressed interest in adhering to the new hygiene protocol.

Hong Kong finally gets its own tourism hygiene standardsBetter late than never: Hong Kong Tourism Board's move comes months after other Asian NTOs' accreditation programmes.

Planners will need to stay relevant to navigate the new norms in the changed world of events. (Credit: Getty Images)

The Event Planner’s Survival Guide/ToolkitWhile the meeting experience as we know it will be considerably transformed, what will not change is the core skills that...

Macau's hotels have nimbly pivoted in this time, offering quality world-standard stays without skimping on hospitality and creativity.

Postcards from Macau: What makes Macau a top safecation experienceThe hospitality sector has been nimble in its response during the pandemic, and hotels in Macau are no exception. The adoption...

Lesser-known areas such as Menjangan will be featured by the campaign funded by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy.

We Love Bali campaign gets underwayA key motive of the programme is to evaluate health and safety standards across the island's destinations and suppliers.

Sun, sea, sand—and points—await travellers to Maldives.

Maldives now has a travel loyalty programmeMaldives Borders Miles will be launched on 1 December to lure more visitors to the destination.

WIT's Yeoh Siew Hoon and Seera Group's Muzzammil Ahussain in a lively virtual exchange of views during WiT Experience Week.

Views from the ground: Saudi Arabia, Taiwan and VietnamAt this week's WiT Experience Week, destination experts share their businesses’ Covid-19 pains and pivots to ride out this...