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Xi’an Municipal Government will introduce 30 nighttime tours by 2020.

More to Xi’an than terracotta warriorsThere’s more to Xi’an than terracotta warriors and horses.

The all-pink I'm fine Café in Gangwha-do is one of four local spots recommended for tourists.

This Incheon cafe lets you have a cuppa with a foot bathOften seen as a gateway city to Seoul, the port city of Incheon hopes to give tourists a window into its charms through its...

Indonesia hopes autogates will reduce immigration queues at Bali International Airport.

Bali cuts the queues for departing visitorsDENPASAR - Fast track autogate facilities at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport – initially at the departure gates - are...

Getting sick in Thailand may soon cost you more.

Tourists who get sick in Thailand will pay moreBANGKOK - Travellers heading for Thailand should check their travel insurance following the release of new regulations...

Okinawa has rocketed up the Mastercard rankings, gaining 109 places since 2009.

Step up Okinawa, Asia’s red-hot destinationSINGAPORE: Japan is now the hottest destination in Asia and Okinawa, the country’s tropical getaway, is Asia Pacific’s fastest...

The ‘Happy Shopping’ campaign will include special offers and deals on tourism products and services.

Want a shopping bargain? Head for ThailandBANGKOK: Happy shoppers make for happy tourists which is why the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching a new...

A bigger list of 152 Muslim-friendly restaurants are participating in this year’s Halal Restaurant Week Korea.

South Korea promotes growing halal dining sceneSEOUL – Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has launched its annual two-month tourism promotion event to promote halal restaurants...

Nepal is expected to welcome at least a dozen five-star hotels across the country as a hotel boom heats up.

Nepal adds dozen 5-star hotels in building boomNEPAL – Nepal’s hotel industry is once again on a building spree, with at least a dozen five-star hotels being built across the...

Investment in infrastructure necessary to keep Thailand on top of tourism growth, says report.

How smart tourism developments in Thailand can help attract visitorsTHAILAND – Tourism in Thailand is growing strongly, with figures showing arrivals to the destination increased 7.5% in 2018.

Tokyo was ranked the world’s safest city, according to an index by Economist Intelligence Unit.

Six APAC cities within world’s 10 safestSix of the world’s safest cities are in Asia Pacific, according to an index by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released...

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef faces a “very poor” outlook due to climate change that caused “mass bleaching events” which wiped out coral and destroyed habitats for other sea life.

Outlook on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef ‘very poor’A new report has downgraded the outlook on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef from poor to very poor as a result of climate change.

India’s proposed variable e-visa fees will introduce peak and low season fees of US$25 and $10 respectively.

India considers variable visa for peak, low seasonsIndian authorities may soon introduce an e-visa with variable fees according to low and peak tourist seasons.

Japan passed a law last year that allows a maximum of three locations where casino resorts may be built.

Race to build Japan’s casino resorts heats upLas Vegas Sands Corp, one of the contenders vying to open Japan’s first casino, said on Thursday that it will shift its focus...

Indonesia is pushing to list Belitung to be listed as a UNESCO Global Geopark.

Indonesia flags Belitung, Toba as potential UNESCO sitesIndonesia will be pushing for Belitung and Toba to be designated as UNESCO Global Geoparks sites, a government official said on...

A borneo sea gypsy water village in Bodgaya Mabul Island in Sabah, Malaysia.

Expedia joins forces with Tourism MalaysiaMalaysia has set the ambitious target of attracting 30 million foreign visitors and RM100 billion (US$24.3 billion) in tourist...

Thai tourism grew by 1.4% to 19.7 million in the first half of 2019, prompting the tourism ministry to revise its target to 40.2 million.

Thailand adjusts 2019 tourism targetThailand has trimmed its foreign visitor arrivals forecast to between 39 and 39.8 million this year from 40.2 million, marking...

Cruising into spring: 5 ways to explore the ANZ in comfort

Cruising into spring: 5 ways to explore the ANZ in comfortThis year-end holidays, escape the wintry chills by exploring the vibrant experiences and bucket-list destinations in the...

Macao International Fireworks Display Contest reaches the 30th edition with 12 displays vying for a win over six evenings.

Snap, crackle and pop this September in MacauCome September and Macau’s skies are painted with the crackle and colour of hundreds of fireworks.

Bali governor warns tourists about bad behaviour.

Bali warns ill-mannered tourists: Behave or go home.Not for the first, and almost certainly not for the last, Balinese people have been angered by the tawdry antics of tourists –...

Visitors arriving on select airlines, coaches and ferries can opt to submit their arrival details electronically up to 14 days prior to entering Singapore.

Singapore spares arriving travellers from hassle of paper formsForeign tourists to Singapore can now opt to submit their arrival details electronically up to 14 days prior to entering the...