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Norwegian Cruise Lines is supporting bushfire relief efforts in Australia.

US issues Australia travel alertWASHINGTON - The United States is warning its citizens to exercise increased caution when travelling to Australia. The US...

There were more than 5.7 million visitor arrivals to Bali between January and November 2019.

Bali wants crackdown on troublemakersDENPASAR - The head of Kuta village in Bali says it’s time to crackdown on those responsible for the increasing number of...

Queen Kapiolani Hotel's Royal package brings couples closer to the destination, and to each other.

You’ll love these Hawaiian romantic escapesHAWAII - Tourism trends may come and go, but romance travel remains one of Hawaii’s most steadfast markets. For couples craving...

Lake Toba is one of the destinations chosen to lure visitors beyond Bali

Indonesia’s tourism investment stalls in tangle of red tapeJAKARTA - Efforts by Indonesia’s president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to relieve pressure on Bali’s tourism infrastructure by...

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, also seen as a tourist attraction in its own right, recorded 2019’s second largest entry-exit numbers at 13.3 million.

Macau breaks visitor arrivals record in 2019MACAU - Macau’s visitor arrivals for 2019 so nearly hit the jackpot of 40 million.

Malaysia Airlines is pledging financial and other support to Australia’s bushfire appeal.

Asia’s travel industry gets behind Australian bushfire appealSYDNEY – The travel and tourism industry is getting behind fund raising efforts for the victims of the bushfires in eastern...

HKTB will be staging a four-day mega carnival in addition to its annual night parade on the first day of Chinese New Year.

HKTB to stage extended CNY Carnival with family-friendly elementsHONG KONG – As the year of the rat kicks off a brand new 12-year cycle, Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will be staging a...

Rendering of the Expo 2020 Dubai site, which will provide a tourism growth opportunity for the United Arab Emirates.

These are the destinations which will dominate the news in the coming yearNEW YORK - In the year ahead, Japan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will find themselves in the global spotlight as hosts of...

Emirates Pass opens up a world of discounts.

Dubai on sale, thanks to Emirates and partnersDUBAI - Emirates airline has brought back ‘My Emirates Pass’, which will allow customers to take advantage of discounts of up...

Singapore is looking to attract more visitors from South India with a focus on destination weddings, cruises and overseas educational excursions.

Singapore courts Indian weddings, cruise tourism in 2020CHENNAI – Singapore expects to make inroads in the India market through travel segments such as destination weddings, cruises...

While the fires rage, Australia holds off on a tourism recovery strategy.

Resorts, wildlife are victims of Australian fire stormsSYDNEY - Authorities in Australia continue to assess the damage to tourism facilities as bush fires continue to burn across...

Thai tourism has reached a new record, surpassing the 39-million-mark in 2019.

Thailand bagged new tourism record in 2019BANGKOK – Successive months of tourism growth have helped Thailand surpass 39 million arrivals in 2019, a new record that...

The refreshed tourist website NYCGO.com offers travel based on interests and themes such as shopping, culinary, and arts and culture.

NYC & Company courts Singapore as part of US$20m global campaignNEW YORK CITY – NYC & Company, the city’s destination marketing arm, has embarked on a global tourism marketing campaign with...

Cherry blossoms currently in full bloom across the central highlands city of Da Lat, Vietnam

Here’s where you can find cherry blossoms besides Japan and KoreaHO CHI MINH CITY — When it comes to the world’s favourite pink blooms, here’s another destination to consider holidays at: the...

Originally intended to boost travels from the UK, Tourism Australia’s massive campaign takes a backseat as the country focuses on recovering from ongoing bushfires

Australia pauses US$10.4 million tourism campaign amid bushfire concernsSYDNEY — Originally designed to boost travels from the UK, Tourism Australia’s massive US$10.4 million (AUD$15million) ad...

Global trade conflicts, the rise in consumption tax in Japan, and Brexit will keep TAT on its toes in 2020.

TAT ready to meet the challenges of 2020BANGKOK – After Thailand clocked up 39 million tourist arrivals on December 27, TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn said he...

JAL is offering to send thousands of visitors during the 2020 Olympics season to encourage more to visit other Japanese cities beyond Tokyo.

JAL to whisk 100,000 lucky visitors next summer to cities beyond TokyoTOKYO – A latest initiatives aimed at helping to spread out tourists during the peak Tokyo 2020 Olympics will see Japan...

Manila’s iconic Quezon Memorial Circle will undergo improvements to eventually become a tourism circuit and magnet.

Manila embarks on plans to turn Quezon Memorial Circle into tourism magnetMANILA — Announced by The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Quezon City government, the capital city’s iconic Quezon Memorial...

Toilets are a decidedly unglamorous but crucial aspect of tourist destinations and China has been determined to improve its toilets in order to attract tourists.

Inside China’s ‘toilet revolution’ to better tourismCHINA – China has built 22,300 new toilets this year as part of an ongoing “toilet revolution” in the tourism sector, senior...

Plearn Wan Hua Hin is an antique-style shopping village featuring traditional foods, handicrafts, clothes, collectible items and classical architecture that depict the lifestyle of Thai people in the past.

Popular tourist attraction in Hua Hin to shut due to lossesBANGKOK – A popular shopping village in the Thai city of Hua Hin will be shutting down for good because of mounting losses.