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Beijing imposes a travel ban to stop the spread of a fresh coronavirus outbreak in the capital city (Credit: asiandelight/Getty Images).

New Beijing outbreak keeps travel industry on tenterhooksThe latest coronavirus outbreak in Beijing, coming at a time when many destinations in Asia-Pacific are reopening their...

The auction aims to raise funds to provide financial relief for struggling restaurants impacted by the current global pandemic.

Food for good: World’s first gastronomic auction to raise funds for F&B sectorLONDON – Exploring medieval French town Menton with three-star Michelin chef Mauro Colagreco as host; learning to make...

One venue that officially launched on Monday that will be glad of the new relaxed rules for public gatherings, is BaseHall, an upscale food court in Central

Has ‘buzzier’ Hong Kong turned a corner?HONG KONG - Hongkongers woke up to positive news Monday, with the government seriously considering relaxing public gathering...

Ronald Wu, Chairman of Hong Kong Association of Travel Agents, has been actively lobbying the government to expedite the formation of travel corridors with neighbouring countries in Asia-Pacific.

Health certificates and travel corridors key to Hong Kong's rebound: association chiefHONG KONG - The dramatic easing of social distancing measure in Hong Kong this week, with public gatherings of up to 50 people...

STB: We look forward to Grand Prix’s return next year.

Red Flag for Singapore Grand PrixSINGAPORE – In a major blow to the city’s hospitality sector, the Singapore Grand Prix has been cancelled this year...

More than 380 businesses have signed up for Macau Ready Go! , and more are being encouraged to join.

Macau reveals big deals to drive businessMACAU - Food – and accommodation, shopping and activities – for thought.

Myanmar plans to create “travel bubbles” through bilateral agreements with neighbouring countries.

Myanmar’s 1-2-3 steps to recoveryYANGON - Myanmar has unveiled further details of a three-stage 'Strategic Roadmap for Tourism Recovery'.

Gamescom Asia will take place 14-17 October, 2021 at the Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre.

gamescom asia in Singapore postponed to 2021SINGAPORE – The highly anticipated Asian debut of gamescom will not be taking place as planned in Singapore this October,...

“Bali is the capital of tourism in Indonesia,” said Nia Niscaya, deputy minister for Marketing, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Republic of Indonesia.

Bali to lead efforts to stimulate international tourism in IndonesiaBALI – Bali will lead destination marketing efforts once Indonesia is ready to welcome back international tourists, according...

Visitors to Sri Lanka will be able to move around the country from August 1 but public transport is not advised.

Sri Lanka ready to reopen on August 1COLOMBO - Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has settled on a standard set of Covid-19 protocols and procedures for...

The Maldives says the isolation of its scattered islands helps visitors to stay safe

Maldives eyes July reopening for visitorsMALE - The Maldives is ready to ease its border restrictions and begin a phased re-opening of the islands from July.

Malaysia should give domestic tourism priority, says MATTA.

Domestic can be fantastic, says MATTAKUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) has called for domestic travel to be prioritised...

Indonesia is launching a series of CHS protocols as part of its “Thoughtful Indonesia” messaging. (Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy Republic of Indonesia)

Don’t be surprised to see ‘Thoughtful Indonesia’ instead of ‘Wonderful Indonesia’ for awhileBALI – Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has launched “Thoughtful Indonesia”, a sub-brand of its official...

Foreign surfers will have to wait a while longer to get back into the water.

Not so fast: Bali governor closes surf beachesBALI - Bali Governor I Wayan Koster has stepped in to order Badung Tourism Agency to close two beaches it has opened for...

Japan lifted spirits with fireworks across the nation.

Japan’s Go to Travel campaign will target domestic touristsTOKYO – Fireworks across Japan earlier this week lifted a nation which had been locked down in a state of emergency since...

Even as destinations continue to take a cautious approach by advising against non-essential travel, country-to-country bubbles and safe “green lanes” are being negotiated.

Coronavirus Travel: When are countries in Asia Pacific reopening to tourists?SINGAPORE – With destinations in Asia Pacific starting to come out from various stages of their COVID-19 lockdown measures,...

Vietnam plans to limit the number of destinations that tourists can visit to a certain number of islands in the country such as Phu Quoc (pictured).

Vietnam eyes reopening of bordersHANOI – Vietnam is considering opening its borders to foreign visitors from countries that have not reported new coronavirus...

Corona takes some of her first steps at Bali Safari Park.

A kid called Corona arrives at Bali Safari ParkBALI - A Bali zoo has named a baby giraffe Corona in honour of her birth during the global pandemic.

The rave weekend line-up includes international and local headliners such as American DJ Diplo, British DJ Christina Novelli and singer-songwriter Jasmine Sokko.

Missing Zouk? This is a Zoom dance party you won’t want to miss out onSINGAPORE – Iconic nightclub Zouk Singapore and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will be taking the clubbing experience into...

With firm control over the containment of COVID-19, the Macao SAR Government’s next step: economic recovery and reopening the tourism sector. CREDIT: Macao Government Tourism Office USA

Macau's Next Chapter: Hotels and Travel Industry UniteReporting 45 cases and zero deaths as of mid-May, Macau is one of a few destinations to list such low figures, attributed to...