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The Taj Mahal is named as one of ‘10 iconic sites’ that will be transformed into world-class destinations

Indian PM urges citizens to visit 15 domestic destinations by 2022India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on his citizens to visit 15 tourist destinations within the country by 2022 to...

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour has attracted more than 400,000 attendees from across Australia and around the globe since it launched in 2012.

La Traviata heads for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour 2020One of Sydney’s biggest international events - Opera Australia’s Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour - will see the return of its...

Boracay’s ordinance prohibits defecating, urinating, spitting, vandalising and dumping trash in public places.

Tourist incident on Boracay beach triggers temporary closureA section of Boracay’s shoreline has been shut since Wednesday for a clean-up operation that could stretch to 72 hours after a...

One of 25 dishes offered on Gaggan’s inventive tasting menu.

Thais Embrace New Chapter Of Bangkok’s Storied Food CultureFor a people who routinely start conversations with the words: “Kin khao reu yang?” -- “have you eaten yet?” – it is...

The Mekong Delta region saw a 9.5% year-on-year hike in tourist arrivals for the first half of 2019, thanks to efforts to diversify and push tourism services.

New tourism products for Mekong deltaVietnamese authorities have shared a 9.5% year-on-year hike in tourist arrivals for the first half of 2019 into the Mekong...

The new rule is said to impact tens of thousands from visa-waiver countries.

No more visa-free entry for visitors who have visited North KoreaForeigners who have travelled to North Korea in the past eight years will no longer be granted visa-free entry rights to the...

International arrivals in Singapore in the first quarter of 2019 went up by 1% to 4.7 million as compared to the same period last year.

Singapore’s Q1 tourism receipts fall 4.8%Despite an uptick in international arrivals, visitors to Singapore are spending less, according to latest tourism figures.

Flight disruptions at HKIA are set to worsen as protestors coordinate using social messaging apps to bring Hong Kong to a standstill.

Over 200 flights cancelled as Hong Kong ramps up strikesProtestors had warned of a city-wide strike on Monday 5 August to ramp up pressure on its pro-Beijing leaders, a move which has...

Bookings for Sri Lanka still have a long way to go before they are back to last year’s levels.

Sri Lanka looks to visa-free launch to boost numbersSri Lanka hopes the August 1 launch of its Visa Fee Exemption programme for a period of six months will bring visitors back to...

Wat-Mangkon Station.

What’s Blue and is now arriving at the Grand Palace?Bangkok has opened four new MRT subway stations in the Old City and Chinatown neighbourhood, part of a 14-km extension to the...

Art Tourism: Why More Families Are Opting for Creative Holidays

Art Tourism: Why More Families Are Opting for Creative HolidaysHere are five reasons why holidaying in a creatively-charged destination is gaining popularity for multi-generational needs.

Group tours to Macau showed a 14.9% increase in the first half of 2019.

Package deals a popular way to see MacauThe first half of 2019 has been rosy for Macau.

10 fresh Insta-worthy discoveries for 2019

10 fresh Insta-worthy discoveries for 2019It’s unsurprising that images are the main descriptors of travel experiences and reviews, with close to 40% of travellers...

Genting Malaysia theme park may include Marvel characters.

Genting Malaysia theme park back on trackGenting Malaysia Bhd’s outdoor theme park is back on track after the company patched up its differences with a group of...

Hong Kong’s iconic tram service has reopened on July 22 after a three-month upgrade.

Hong Kong’s famous tram back on the railsFollowing its three-month upgrade, the Peak Tram is once again hauling visitors up to Hong Kong Island’s Peak.

Managing executive officer of Tokio Marine Nichido, Fumiaki Yokoi (left), and vice president of Ctrip Group Wang Wei at the signing ceremony.

Ctrip, Tokio Marine partner to enhance travel safety in JapanIn anticipation of the upcoming 2020 Olympics, Japan’s largest and oldest non-mutual private insurance provider, Tokio Marine...

Heatwaves claimed seven deaths in South Korea last week, and is expected to rage on further worldwide, spelling gloom for holidaymakers hoping for a cooler European summer.

Summer plans in Europe? Get ready for the heatThe French city of Bordeaux broke their 2003 record of 40.7°C when temperatures reached 41.2 °C on Tuesday, with forecasters...

Malaysia PM calls for renewed tourism effortVisit Malaysia has a new logo and a renewed national mission to entice more tourists to visit the country in 2020.

Local business owners of HCMC’s new food truck trend thinks the new experience will offer up a more exciting way to exploring Vietnamese cuisine.

Food trucks spice up Ho Chi Minh City streetsHo Chi Minh City’s streets are all set to get even busier with the introduction of food trucks dotting the scene at districts...

Hong Kong tourism has taken a hit as visitor arrivals plunge from what was building to a record year of 65.1 million visitors.

Hong Kong saw tourism plunge as protests continueHong Kong’s short-haul visitor numbers saw a sharp decline this month as the city braces for the impact of ongoing protests...