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Bali’s proposed light rail system predicted to begin construction this year.

Green light for Bali’s light railDENPASAR – The Indonesian government has flagged off a Light Rail Transit (LRT) train project connecting Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah...

TAT is positioning Phuket as a responsible tourism destination.

Going green: TAT takes its main event to PhuketBANGKOK - For the first time, Phuket will be the venue of the, the 19th Thailand Travel Mart Plus Amazing Gateway to the...

Tourism Australia hopes Australians will holiday close to home this year.

Australia urges its citizens to ‘Holiday Here This Year’SYDNEY – As fires flared up again in eastern Australia, Tourism Australia launched a domestic campaign on Thursday...

New tiger park will encourage visitors to be photographed with the animals.

New tiger park in Phuket faces tour operator backlashPHUKET - At a time when many tour operators are turning their backs on attractions that involve close human interaction with...

Balinese fishing boats in Benoa Harbour.

Benoa cruise terminal to have strong focus on tourist facilitiesJAKARTA – The Indonesian government has signalled a substantial upgrade to Bali’s Benoa cruise port.

Hong Kong suffers from ongoing social unrest with declining tourism numbers for 2019

Hong Kong tourist arrivals dip; optimism risesHONG KONG – The second half of 2019 was one for tightening the tourism belt for Hong Kong.

Photos of two ladies allowed to drive their luxury car into Beijing’s Forbidden City spark social media storm over preferential treatment dispensed to the rich and powerful.

Online outrage as Beijing’s Forbidden City bends rule for super-richBEIJING – Photos of two ladies allowed to drive their luxury car into Beijing’s Forbidden City sparks social media storm over...

A floating spa and onboard meditation and tai chi are among the vessel’s holistic offerings.

New small ship takes wellness to the bayHO CHI MINH CITY - Boutique cruise operator, Heritage Line is launching the first wellness focused voyage on Lan Ha Bay in...

The Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Carnival will celebrate the beginning of a likely challenging Year of the Rat for Hong Kong

Chinese New Year brings brief relief to Hong KongHONG KONG - Chinese New Year is approaching, typically one of the busiest times of year for transport in and out of Hong Kong.

Central Sulawesi is being eyed for tourism development.

Get ready, Mori: A crown prince wants somewhere with cool air and nice beachJAKARTA - Land in Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province has been offered to a Crown Prince in the UAE for tourism investment –...

Regional destinations hard hit by Australia’s bushfires.

Australian tourism counts the cost of bushfiresSYDNEY – The devastating impact of Australia’s bushfires on the country’s hospitality sector is emerging with...

Luxury Lodges of Australia are still welcoming guests daily

Luxury Lodges: ‘Now more than ever Australia needs you’SYDNEY - Luxury Lodges of Australia, which lost one of its member properties - Southern Ocean Lodge - in bushfires on Kangaroo...

Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes (middle) and deputy directors Cheng Wai Tong and Ricky Hoi at the MGTO annual press conference, Wednesday.

Smart city Macau 2020 – great for foodies, millennials and F1 fansMACAU - Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes opened the Macao Government Tourism Office’s annual press conference saying...

Traditional-style Vietnamese houses will be erected in the hotel’s walkway.

Metropole Hanoi celebrates Tet with Old Quarter-style marketHANOI –Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi this month celebrates Tet with a traditional Old Quarter-style market from Jan. 17-19....

The capital of Kerala in India has the lowest cost of living of 440 global cities.

The cheapest – and most expensive - cities for your next tripBELGRADE – Thiruvananthapuram in India is the place to go for a cheap holiday according to the latest Cost of Living Index from...

Arrivals in Thailand for Chinese New Year are expected to be down this year.

Thailand braces for Chinese New Year shortfallBANGKOK – Thailand’s hoteliers are keeping fingers crossed for a late Chinese New Year booking surge.

Indonesia is reviewing development plans for Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport.

Bali boom squeezes Ngurah Rai capacityDENPASAR – Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport is set for a further expansion as the growing popularity of the island tests the airport’s...

Hainan province is encouraging campers during winter months.

Hainan targets happy campersHAIKOU — More than 83 million tourists visited southern China's tropical Hainan province in 2019, up 9% year on year.

Sydney Opera House sails light up to thank the fire fighters.

Tourism Australia: A Bushfire UpdateSYDNEY – Tourism Australia has issued a bushfire update in which the NTO urges visitors to seek the most up-to-date information...

Macau considers whether to introduce a tourist tax as visitor numbers continue to increase

Macau: Is a visitor tax the answer to overtourism?MACAU – Should Macau introduce a tourist tax? The people of Macau answered the Macau Government Tourism Office’s feasibility...