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Authorities say 40,000 police and soldiers have been put on duty across Jakarta to maintain security this week.

Post-election riots continue in JakartaAngry protestors have taken to the streets of Jakarta, Indonesia for a second night over the result of last month’s...

Pattaya is expecting to draw more visitors this year through a series of festivals such as the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival from May 24 to 25.

Pattaya to cash in on visitor boomPattaya plans to ride the current tourism boom with a series of festivals throughout this year, starting with its 60th...

Hospitality’s Next Frontier: 5 Habits of the Experiential Traveller

Hospitality’s Next Frontier: 5 Habits of the Experiential TravellerWho makes up this global creative group of travellers, and what do they really want?

Visitors have been warned not to approach the volcanic crater of Owakudani after a number of volcanic earthquakes struck on Saturday.

Volcanic alert level raised for Japan’s hot spring townA popular hot spring resort south of Tokyo has raised its volcanic alert level to the highest since 2015, following an uptick...

The massive Fjadrargljufur canyon is a top tourism draw in Iceland.

Blame it on Bieber: Iceland canyon too popular with visitorsFJADRARGLJUFUR, Iceland (AP) -- A large sign warns motorists that Iceland's Fjadrargljufur canyon is closed to visitors but...

West Java’s Cikubang Bridge is the longest active train bridge in Indonesia.

Bandung targeted for tourism upliftIndonesia’s tourism minister Arief Yahya has announced a plan to develop the popular tourist destination of Bandung into a...

Donam Seowon, one of nine Confucian academies South Korea is hoping to put on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Confucian academies potentially South Korea’s next UNESCO World Heritage sitesSouth Korea has 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites at the moment, but the country’s Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) is...

Summer’s more fun at SentosaFrom May to August this year, Resorts World Sentosa has lined up an entire line of fresh experiences for kids and adults alike...

In 2018, tourism receipts from the India market totalled 66 billion baht, a 16% increase from the year before.

Thailand’s visa fee exemption spurs jump in Indian travellersWhile Thailand’s decision to waive visa-on-arrival fees has done little to boost declining arrival numbers from China, the move...

Outdoor areas around Shibuya Station will be included in the drinking ban during Halloween, to be introduced in the fall.

Tokyo’s Shibuya to curb drinking on streets during HalloweenA drinking ban may soon apply on selected streets in Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district during the Halloween season, officials...

Bintan looks to maintain her 1 million visitor arrivals with added room keys by 2020, attention to new markets such as India and sports tourism, as well as their latest collaboration with Changi Airport.

New fun in BintanBintan welcomed a record-breaking one million visitors for the first time in 2018, and on that momentum is also adding a new...

Nearly 890 climbers—a record number—are expected to ascend Everest this year, prompting concerns of overcrowding and safety.

Record Everest climbers prompt mounting overcrowding concernsA record number of mountaineers are expected to flock to Mount Everest this year, prompting concerns about overcrowding and...

The Netherlands wants to attract visitors beyond Amsterdam and the country's tulip gardens.

Too many visitors: The Netherlands ditches tourism promotionIn the latest response to the growing global problem of overtourism, the Netherlands will stop promoting inbound travel,...

Fire dancers and DJs take to the beach in Siem Reap.

Surprise, surprise: A beach club in Siem ReapCambodia’s Siem Reap may be a long way from the sea but that has not stopped the town from getting its own beach club –...

Maya Bay was suffering from the impact of 5,000 tourists per day.

Now Maya Bay may be closed for up to five yearsThai authorities may close Maya Bay on the Phi Phi Islands between Krabi and Phuket for up to five years to allow coral...

India looks set to maintain its spot as Sentosa’s top inbound market with this MoU, which will offer Indian travellers curated selections of exclusive Sentosa packages, enhanced access to multiple island attractions, plus special accommodation offers.

Singapore’s Sentosa inks deal to receive more Indian travellersSingapore’s popular island-in-the-city is guaranteed a steady influx of visitors from the India market over the next three...

Thailand hopes to tap into the large LGBT-friendly community in Latin America.

Thailand ‘safe’ for LGBT touristsThailand is ramping up efforts in Latin America to position itself as an LGBT-friendly tourist destination.

A view from inside Vessel, which is made up of 154 interconnecting flights of stairs.

Hudson Yards takes off as NYC tourism hot spotNEW YORK -- Since its March 15 premiere, pictures of Vessel, the massive, funnel-shaped hive that serves as the centerpiece of...

Bali governor heeds calls for a peace park.

Land swap deal could solve Bali memorial park riftA controversial project to build a multi-story development at the Sari Club site of the October 2002 Bali bombings that killed...

Crafting tourism opportunities through art

Crafting tourism opportunities through artWith international arts tourism experiencing a sharp rise, agents can tap on the growth to cater to art lovers of all ages.