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LATCB will be investing more in South-east Asia via trade shows and agent fam trips, according to Craig Gibbons.

Want to be an L.A. Insider? Now you canLos Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (LATCB) has launched a new training app that will help agents better sell LA as a...

The new glass façade of the harbour-facing Hong Kong Museum of Art enhances the city’s waterfront (rendering).

Hong Kong’s new shiny Museum of Art to open in NovemberHONG KONG - The Hong Kong Museum of Art will reopen next month following its four-year renovation and expansion. Art fans can...

The artificial ski slope will help to realise Copenhagen's ambition to become the world's first carbon-neutral capital.

This new ski destination owes it all to rubbishCOPENHAGEN - There’s a new ski destination in Europe – and it’s not where you may think.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand hopes more people will stay home to take advantage of their campaigns to encourage domestic travel.

Thais urged to discover home comfortsBANGKOK - The Tourism Authority of Thailand has reacted to indications that Thais are heading overseas for their holidays in...

Art Macao celebrates a summer of creativity that attracted over 16 million visitors to exhibitions, performances and events.

Art Macao celebrated; Macau Grand Prix Museum delayedMACAU - More than 16 million people visited the inaugural Art Macau mega-event which - since May - saw six gaming...

Nepal led the way with strong visitor growth in 2018.

Asia Pacific tourism outlook: Mostly blue skyBANGKOK – After years of booming tourism growth, the Asia Pacific region is pausing for breath in 2019, according to the...

Venice is due to impose a tiered tourism tax starting July 1.

Venice to launch long-talked about tax on July 1VENICE – Venice is expected to bring into effect a long-talked about tourism tax starting next summer, the city’s authorities...

Thousands have flocked to Uluru ahead of an upcoming October 26 ban on scaling the Northern Territory landmark

Northern Territory a rising favourite among travellersDARWIN – Tourism to Australia’s Northern Territory recorded an 11% increase to nearly two million arrivals, helped by rising...

Crowds surged around the Ruins of St Paul’s during Golden Week enforcing a security control

The good, the bad and the ugly of chasing touristsMACAU – The first four days of the Golden Week 2019, which began Oct 1, saw Macau’s visitor arrivals surge by 11.5% year on...

Inbound tourists spending more in Australia

Inbound tourists spending more in AustraliaSYDNEY – Australia’s international visitor market continues to grow, with fewer visitors spending more during their stay and...

A Mazu goddess statue, seen here in a temple in Taiwan.

Why a goddess will lure Chinese to ThailandBANGKOK - Thailand has come up with a novel idea to tempt Chinese tourists to visit during Golden Week.

Seoul plans to triple the number of Wi-Fi hotspots offered in key public and residential areas to 23,750 by 2022.

Seoul gets more connected with tripled Wi-Fi hotspots by 2022SEOUL – An expanded number of public and residential areas in Seoul will be offering free public Wi-Fi by 2022, the Seoul...

More than 30.54 million foreign visitors travelled to China in 2018, generating US$73.1 billion in revenue.

China on charm offensive in Latin AmericaBUENOS AIRES – In a bid to attract visitors from the Latin America market, China has gone on a charm offensive at this year’s...

Langkawi has a target of five million tourists arrivals for 2020.

Show me the money, urges LangkawiLANGKAWI – In its bid to boost promotional efforts by industry players both home and abroad, the Langkawi Tourism Association...

It’s business as usual in Bali, says hotels association.

Bali hotels put ‘adultery’ scare reports to bedBali Hotels Association has hosed down reports that Indonesia’s proposed ‘Adultery Act' has spurred mass cancellations in Bali.

Live, work and play: Redefining hospitality for Millennials

Live, work and play: Redefining hospitality for MillennialsUnderstand the booming segment’s travel DNA that seeks community and collaboration

Pokémon Centre Shibuya will utilise the latest technology.

Tokyo to be home to a new pop culture hubTOKYO - Nintendo's first official store in Japan will open Nov 22 at Cyberspace Shibuya, alongside the new Pokémon Centre...

Miyama, an agricultural village, is known for its traditional farmhouses with thatched roofs.

Japan’s traditional village inns pop up to offer taste of rural lifeGIFU – A traditional century-old house that once belonged to a Japanese washi merchant has been turned into an inn, part of a...

Take a picnic to the top of Mount Victoria for panoramic views of Wellington in New Zealand.

Uncover the allure of ANZSun-soaked beaches and peaceful fiords, majestic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, fascinating cultures and local gastronomic...

There are plans in hand to address the challenges of elevating the destination’s appeal and increasing its capacity to handle a greater number of visitors.

Lake Toba prepares for its day in the sunAs the largest volcanic lake in the world, Lake Toba in North Sumatra has the potential to become a world-class tourist...