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El Nido under close scrutiny for environmental violations.

More Philippines resort closures eyedPhilippine Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat has warned that more resorts could be shut down unless environment laws...

Brand USA launches ‘Netflix’-style GoUSA TV appIf a picture paints a thousand words, what more moving images in the form of television?

Grab partners with Indonesia Ministry of Tourism to boost inbound travel to new destinations.

Grab partners with Indonesia Ministry of Tourism to boost inbound travel to new destinationsMinistry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia has partnered with O2O mobile platform, Grab, to accelerate inbound travel...

Tiong Bahru Market.

Visit a fourth-gen bakery in Tiong Bahru or try your hand at Merlion chocolate carvingCome December 1, 2018, international travellers to Singapore and locals can experience what it means to “live like a local”...

There are plans to build a new bridge linking Johor Bahru and Singapore. Pictured is the current Second Link bridge between Tuas and Johor.

Causeway bridge, new airport in the works for JohorSeveral mega projects have been identified for development in the southern Malaysian state of Johor, including a new bridge...

The Three Gorges is a popular tourist destination.

China’s Three Gorges: gorgeous and becoming greenerKnown for its stunning Three Gorges on the upper Yangtze River, Chongqing is a popular tourist destination for both domestic...

Find out which restaurants have made it to the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2019.

Macau: a gourmand’s paradiseCurating the best of gourmet dining globally, the MICHELIN guide selects the best restaurants and hotels in 32 destinations.

Bali health boss denies claims of deadly virus outbreak

Bali health boss denies claims of deadly virus outbreakA top Bali health official has rubbished a report that the resort island was experiencing an outbreak of Japanese encephalitis...

Working backpackers will be able to stay longer in Australia.

No worries, backpackers can stay longer in AustraliaBackpackers will be able to stay in Australia longer under changes the government is proposing for the country’s working...

Bali zeroes in on zero dollar tours

Bali zeroes in on zero dollar toursHotel and tour operators in Bali are becoming increasingly frustrated by the spate of low-cost, low quality holiday packages...

Joint efforts between the three cities aimed to spur tourism to the Greater Bay Area. (Photo credit: danielvfung/GettyImages)

Neighbours HK, Macau and Guangdong to cooperateHong Kong, Macau and Guangdong province are expected to cast aside decades of competing for tourists and work together to...

Flag of the Federal Territories of Malaysia.

Huge resort planned for remote Malaysian islandsA Chinese investor is to spend RM8 billion to develop an international island resort and marina destination on remote Kuraman...

Winter is a good time for family reunions in Hong Kong.

I go, you go, Wego to Hong KongGetting together and celebrating with family and friends at the end of the year is nothing new, but this year the “Winter...

Australia’s Northern Territory is receiving an uptick in arrivals from Asian source markets.

‘Multi-million-dollar’ development in the works for Australia’s Northern TerritoryAustralia’s Northern Territory Government has embarked on a multi-million dollar investment to upgrade tourism infrastructure...

Sri Lanka split by political unrest.

Sri Lanka plunged into political crisisThe chairman of Jetwing Hotels and Travels in Sri Lanka has assured clients that the country is safe for visitors despite the...

Venice under water, but fashion is still afoot.

Deluge in Venice; Rome buffeted by high windsVenice has been given a soaking by an exceptional high tide that put three-quarters of the lagoon city under water. Levels...

Halloween festivities in Shibuya ended in the arrests over alleged groping and related offences. (Photo credit: FOTOKITA/Getty Images)

Halloween horrors: celebrations in Tokyo end in arrestsFor some at Tokyo’s Shibuya ward, Halloween festivities swiftly went south when it ended in the arrests of five people for...

Thailand’s cabinet is approving a stimulus package to woo tourists, targeting Chinese visitors.

Thailand doubles down on Chinese touristsThailand’s cabinet is close to approving a stimulus package aimed at wooing tourists back to the country, especially visitors...

Happy to be here...Chinese tourists head for Hong Kong Disneyland via the new bridge connection.

Mickey and Minnie just love the new bridgeHong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) welcomed a Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge (HZMB) tour party on the first day of the new...

Exercise caution: a recent spike in rubella cases has prompted various health organisations to warn travellers to exercise caution when visiting Japan.

Authorities caution travel to Japan amid rubella outbreakA recent outbreak of rubella in Japan has prompted various national health organisations to issue advisories warning travellers...