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The reopening date of The Palace Museum in Beijing has yet to be decided.

Are longer weekends the solution as China restarts tourism?BEIJING – Many regions and cities in China have declared a 2.5-day work week in a bid to boost consumption and tourism as the...

The depiction of Wuhan has not been fair, says travel company.

Welcome to wonderful Wuhan, a tourist destination not to be missedNEW YORK – Wuhan may be the place that no one wants to visit right now, but Walks, a small group walking tour operator,...

Most of Bali's licensed guides are married with families to support.

Bali’s guides left without tourists to guideDENPASAR – The plight of hotel workers and tour guides in Bali is worsening as total flight bans across Indonesia impact both...

Hong Kong is easing border restrictions for some business travellers.

Light at the end of the tunnel for business travellers to Hong KongHONG KONG – There’s potential good news for business travellers to Hong Kong – and the local economy.

Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand plans to extend its inbound flight ban by another 15 days, as the current ban is due to expire this Thursday (30 April).

Thailand mulls extended inbound flight ban till mid-MayBANGKOK – Thailand is planning to extend its inbound flight ban on international visitors up till mid-May as it braces for...

South Koreans are opting for nature and fresh air at Jeju Island over the upcoming six-day Labour Day holidays.

Jeju draws surge in bookings over extended Labour Day holidayJEJU – Travel bookings to Jeju Island for the upcoming six-day long holiday weekend have surged as South Korea has begun...

A Trip.com report showed that younger Chinese travellers in their teens and twenties form 57% of total travel bookings over the upcoming May Day holiday.

May Day holidays marks the return of Chinese travelSHANGHAI – Chinese teens and twentysomethings are expected to form the majority of travellers expected to holiday over the...

HKTB makes travel predictions for post-pandemic

HKTB makes travel predictions for post-pandemicHONG KONG - Teaming up with the city’s travel trade, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced Friday (April 25) it would be...

Macau looks across the border to restart tourism

Macau asks for a little help from the mainlandMACAU - When the time comes, using all the tools in the box to help tourism is going to be key when it comes to recovery, and...

A destination’s public health and safety record is a key consideration for travellers, and Macau has consistently shown its strength in this aspect, during this time of global pressures. CREDIT: Macao Government Tourism Office USA

Macau: A firm handle over Covid-19, economy and global travel communityUsing lessons learned from the 2003 SARS experience, Macau is one destination that quickly established a good...

Trips in May to destinations in China, including Hangzhou, are being offered by Hong Kong travel agents.

Travel agents are promoting trips to mainland China, but is it too early?HONG KONG - A second day running of single-figure infection rise and Hong Kong’s travel agents have jumped to offer mainland...

Five coronavirus recovery strategies for the tourism industry

Five coronavirus recovery strategies for the tourism industryNEW YORK – What will the travel industry look like in a post-coronavirus world? That’s the singular question on the minds of...

Japan is preparing to declare a ‘state of emergency’ in Tokyo and six prefectures for one month, which confers governors powers to call on people to stay home and close businesses.

Japan readies for ‘state of emergency’ in Tokyo, six prefecturesTOKYO – Japan is preparing to impose a “state of emergency” in Tokyo and six prefectures from Wednesday (8 April) to stem the...

Anwen is the first koala to be released from hospital after being burnt in Australia’s bushfires.

Australia’s koalas bounce back from bushfire ordealSYDNEY - The first koala to be admitted from Australia’s bushfires in October 2019 has been released back to its original...

Trishaw operators are among those being given help in Malaysia.

Malaysia offers financial support to tourism’s most vulnerable operatorsKUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian government is making a one-off payment of RM600 (US$139) to registered taxi drivers, tour...

HKIA’S sterilising robots keep the terminals clean with 360-degree disinfectant sprays, state-of-the-art air filters and floor vacuuming

Robots with a mission to sterilise HKIAHONG KONG - For those travellers who are still arriving and departing through Hong Kong International Airport, look out for...

Thailand’s third stimulus package – estimated to be worth over 500 billion baht (US$15.3 billion) – needs to come sooner to save the country’s more than 30,000 hotels next month.

Hotels in urgent need of Thailand’s next stimulus packageBANGKOK – The Thai government is expected to unveil a third round of stimulus worth more than 500 billion baht (US$15.3...

Phuket tourism has taken a big hit from coronavirus.

Phuket is the latest destination to lock the gatesPHUKET – Fifty-two hotels in Phuket have announced plans to close due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, Thai Hotels...

Malaysian agents’ association fears for the jobs of those working in tourism businesses.

Agents feel stimulus package falls short of expectationsKUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has been left less than impressed with the...

Koalas at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Queensland.

Virtually There: Don’t miss out on these Australian iconsSYDNEY - Australia may have closed its borders but its tourist attractions are still open to the world through virtual tours...