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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...

The Thai government is proposing to issue coupons for hotel stays. Pictured here Best Western Premier Pattaya.

Thailand to offer discounted hotel stays to drive tourism economyBANGKOK - The Thai government is dangling a carrot in front of travellers in the hope of planting the seeds for a domestic...

Philippines’ Department of Tourism will allow accommodations to resume operations at 50% capacity once the region has been placed under a modified general community quarantine.

Philippines to allow hotels to resume operations at 50% capacityMANILA – Hotels in the Philippines will be allowed to resume normal operations at 50% capacity once the area they operate in...

Hello Hong Kong! will offer locals and international tourists tips and offers for exploring off-the-beaten track locations, for example Tai Po Kau for forest bathing

Hong Kong announces tourism campaign while weighing up potential ‘travel bubbles’HONG KONG - Hong Kong’s government and Hong Kong Travel Board (HKTB) are analysing and discussing the possibility of opening up...

The Singapore government noted that sectors such as aviation and tourism “will take longer to reopen fully, given the restrictions on global travel for the foreseeable future”.

Singapore rolls out landmark S$33 billion Fortitude BudgetSINGAPORE – The Singapore government is considering additional support for the aviation and tourism sectors, which are expected...

Madrid is ready to reopen its bars and restaurants.

Spain prepares to lift travel restrictionsMADRID – Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez has said Spanish tourism will have two hallmarks in the future – health and...

Air passengers must present a Covid-19 negative statement with a validity period of seven days from the time of arrival.

Heading for Bali? Be aware of tough new rulesDENPASAR - Authorities in Bali have flagged tough health checks for arrivals ahead of any reopening of the island to...

High health and safety standards will be key for Thai tourism to establish its competitive advantage in the recovery period, says TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn.

TAT says health and safety is competitive advantageBANGKOK – Thailand’s tourism industry is gearing up to restart with domestic travel as new national safety and health...

Stanley Ho put Macau on the map and established a gaming industry that would surpass Las Vegas

Stanley Ho, Godfather of the ‘Vegas of Asia’, dies aged 98MACAU - Stanley Ho, the visionary who put Macau on the global map, the casino mogul who created a gambling destination that...

Thailand offers a helping hand to drive tourism recovery once the time is right.

Thailand wants to be both ‘Amazing’ and ‘Trusted’BANGKOK – Thailand is still ‘Amazing’, but it also wants to be known worldwide as a country that can be ‘Trusted’ through tough...

THAI Airways faces period in intensive care.

Thailand extends flights ban until end-JuneBANGKOK – Thailand has extended its temporary ban on incoming international passenger flights until June 30, with few...

Sri Lanka’s famous stilt fishermen.

Sri Lanka tourism eyes return to businessCOLOMBO - Sri Lanka’s tourism industry hopes to welcome international visitors in July as the country’s government begins...

Tokyo is among the eight prefectures where the emergency declaration has yet to be lifted.

Japan lifts emergency declaration in most of countryTOKYO – The Japanese government has lifted the state of emergency on Thursday (14 May) in all but eight of the nation’s 47...

The Vietage will travel through south central Vietnam.

Toot, toot: New luxury train for VietnamBANGKOK – Details are sketchy, but a new luxury journey is due to launch in Vietnam in July.

Macau focuses on supporting the tourism industry rather than impose a tourist tax on visitors to the territory

No tourist tax for MacauMACAU - Macau’s government has shelved a proposal to levy a tourist tax on the territory, a move floated as a means of reducing...

New Bohol International Airport: Door-to-door flight access is key for beach destinations.

Stuck at home, where will Chinese travellers roamBANGKOK – The balmy beach resorts of the Philippines will be the first to benefit when Chinese travellers begin to move outside...

Hong Kong’s community unites to spread the power of music

Singalong with Hong Kong to keep spirits highHONG KONG - Hong Kong wants to help people through the coronavirus crisis by filling their hearts with music.

Japan and its historic places like Kyoto may be among the first places Australians will be allowed to visit.

Where will Aussies travel first? This may surprise youSYDNEY – Australia has begun to wind back its coronavirus restrictions but overseas travel won’t start any time soon.

The International Dragon Boat Races mark one of the most popular festivals on Macau’s cultural and sporting calendars

Macau goes ahead with June’s Dragon Boat RacesMACAU - Macau’s renowned International Dragon Boat Races will go ahead this June, amid strict safety regulations and with a...

The Taoyuan Trip app has since attracted two million views, with Daxi Old Street being the most-viewed attraction.

Taiwan has you covered with new travel hotspot appTAIPEI – A travel app in Taoyuan will enable travellers to check for real-time crowd warnings at 16 popular tourist...