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Central Vietnam remains a safe destination for tourists, says Hoang Van Vinh, chairman of Khanh Hoa Tourism Association.

Central Vietnam rallies behind promotion to revive industryDANANG – Tourism officials and associations in central Vietnam are rallying together on new promotions to revive the industry...

Penang is being urged to focus on its culture and natural beauty.

Tourism stakeholders fight for ‘true identity’ of PenangPENANG – Penang’s new Tourism Master Plan has drawn the industry into a debate over what Penang really needs to boost the...

The new Abu Dhabi airport terminal will be able to handle up to 45 million passengers.

Abu Dhabi hotels, airport on a rollABU DHABI – An opening date for the Midfield Terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport is expected to be announced this year...

In future boats will not be able to moor in Maya Bay and visitors will be restricted to boardwalks.

Maya Bay to reopen with restricted accessPHUKET – Thailand’s iconic Maya Bay at Koh Phi Phi in Phuket, is expected to welcome tourists again by November 2020.

Thailand’s finance ministry is preparing to offer 100 billion baht (US$3.15 billion) in soft loans as a lifeline to tourism operators impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak.

Thailand’s 100-billion-baht lifeline to tourism businessesBANGKOK – Thailand’s finance ministry is prepared to offer 100 billion baht (US$3.15 billion) in soft loans as a lifeline to...

Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) isn’t waiting until the end of the epidemic for tourists to come back.

Vietnam tourism bands together to ride out Covid-19HANOI – The Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) has established an alliance to help the tourism industry rebound after the...

Casino visitors will face health checks.

It’s game on again in MacauMACAU - With no new cases of Covid-19 coronavirus reported since Feb. 4, and just 10 confirmed cases in total, Macau’s casinos...

The Hong Kong Sevens rugby is one of several major events postponed.

Government supports Hong Kong’s struggling travel agenciesHONG KONG – Hong Kong’s chief executive Carrie Lam announced on Feb 14 that the government has pledged HK$25 million(US$3.2...

Ubud Food Festival is going into its sixth year.

Unsung heroes to be celebrated at Ubud Food FestivalUBUD, Bali - Ubud Food Festival (UFF) returns on April 17 when it will celebrate “the unsung heroes of Indonesia’s...

Minato Mirai and Kamonyama Park in Yokohama City.

Japan is ready to blossom – and here’s the pick of the bunchTOKYO – Rushed for time but keen to discover some of the best spots close to Tokyo to experience Japan’s upcoming cherry...

From left: Roslan Ismail, head of sales, Malaysia Airlines Berhad, Tan Kok Liang, MATTA president, Dato’ Dr Ammar Bin Abd Ghapar, senior director of domestic and events, Tourism Malaysia and Nigel Wong, honorary Sec‐Gen of MATTA at the press conference.

First ever MATTA domestic travel fair to go aheadKUALA LUMPUR - To fill in the gap vacated in March by the biannual MATTA Fair that has been moved to May 1‐3, 2020, a new...

Wynn Resorts has praised the Macau government for its ‘transparency’.

Wynn Resorts stays positive despite shutdownMACAU – Wynn Resorts in Macau is staying positive despite the temporary closure of its business due to the coronavirus...

Mumbai is about to get a lot busier after dark.

Are you ready? Mumbai goes 24x7MUMBAI - Mumbai will regain its reputation as a 24-hour city after the Maharashtra government signalled in January that...

Singapore to steer out ahead towards tourism recovery with task force to be formed to map out recovery strategies and plans.

STB to form tourism task force to spearhead ‘strong recovery’SINGAPORE – Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced today (Feb 11) that it will form a Tourism Recovery Action Task Force to...

The Indonesian government is proposing for airlines to lure domestic tourists with special flight discounts towards some of the country’s top tourism destinations.

Indonesia encourages domestic travel with slashed faresJAKARTA – To cope with declining international arrivals amidst the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the Indonesian government is...

To promote tourism, Sri Lanka will be signing MoUs with four countries: Iraq, Pakistan, China and Estonia, plus future plans for similar agreements with South Africa and Georgia

4 MoUs to promote Sri Lanka tourismSRI LANKA – To promote tourism, the government of Sri Lanka will be entering Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Iraq,...

Vietnam is looking at directing more tourism towards Vĩnh Long province, where plans have been made to develop special tourism products including homestays, ecological tours, and classical drama shows.

Vietnam’s latest tourism hotspot: Vĩnh Long provinceHO CHI MINH CITY – Vietnam is looking at directing more tourism towards Vĩnh Long province, where plans have been made to...

Caution, buffalo at work

Laguna Golf has a new mower – and it’s got four legsNG CO, Vietnam — A family of water buffalo greenkeepers, famous for tending to the rice paddies on one of Vietnam’s...

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak cruise terminal.

Air and sea transport cuts in Hong KongHONG KONG - The devastating impact of the coronavirus on travel continues to be felt across Hong Kong’s borders and...

Chinese tourists in Bali hope to have their visas extended.

Stranded Chinese tourists choose Bali over WuhanDENPASAR - Thousands of Chinese tourists stranded in Bali are ready to put their feet up and enjoy an extended stay rather than...