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Tourism board head resigns amid anti-corruption drive

Tourism board head resigns amid anti-corruption drivePhilippine Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) chief operating officer Cesar Montano has resigned amid charges of irregularities...

Qinghuangdao is among the destinations that will receive Fosun’s new mid-scale product line, Joyview retreats

Fosun looks West in travel empire expansionChinese conglomerate Fosun International Ltd. is looking to expand its foothold in North America’s tourism and leisure market...

Amsterdam is a city to live and work in — it’s only a tourist destination in the second place,” says city government.

Amsterdam looks to curb impact of tourismAmsterdam is the latest city to kick back against over-tourism.

Senior TAT executives and partner organisations celebrate the announcement of the Ko Samui Music Festival.

Let the music begin: Free festival for Ko SamuiThe first-ever Samui Asia Music Festival’ will be held at Phru Chaweng, on the northeastern shores of Ko Samui, on August...

It is estimated that there are more than 1,000 monkeys living in Phuket.

Monkey business in Phuket riles localsPhuket has called a public meeting to find ways to control the growing problem of the monkey population in the Thai province.

Dr. Jiang Yiyi, director of the Institute of International Tourism Development, China Tourism Academy, speaking during a conference session at ITB China

It’s only the beginning for China’s outbound marketWhile China is already the world’s largest outbound market with 123 million trips last year, indicators show that the market is...

Security measures have been stepped up at Surabaya and around Indonesia following the latest attacks on Sunday and Monday.

Stepped up security measures at Surabaya hotels, airportSecurity measures at hotels in Surabaya as well as 13 Indonesian airports have been tightened following the bombings that took...

ECTAA President Merike Hallik (4th from right) with MATTA President Tan Kok Liang (3rd from right), Director General of Tourism Malaysia Datuk Seri Mirza Mohammad Taiyab (2nd from right) and FATA President Datuk HJ Hamzah Rahmat.

The secret lies in the beaches…and moreDuring its first meeting held outside of Europe, the European Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (ECTAA) focused...

Tourism chief Bernadette Romulo-Puyat will ‘crackdown on corruption’.

New tourism chief to keep “More Fun in the Philippines"Philippine tourism stakeholders have given newly appointed tourism chief Bernadette Romulo-Puyat a vote of confidence as they...

The Super Falcon 3S has been designed with the environment in mind.

There’s never been a dive quite like this oneWater sports operator, Ocean Group has partnered with Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru to launch a unique...

Visitor arrivals to the Philippines in the first quarter of the year hit a historic high.

Philippines arrivals surge, but Boracay impact still to be feltVisitor arrivals to the Philippines in the first quarter of the year hit a historic high but Boracay’s closure continues to...

Mount Merapi began spewing ash on Friday, causing the temporary closure of Yogyakarta's Adisutjipto International Airport.

Dark clouds over Merapi; eruption forces temporary airport closureAuthorities at the Yogyakarta's Adisutjipto International Airport were forced to impose a temporary closure as Mount Merapi’s...

Big bang threat grows at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Big bang threat grows at Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkMost of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park closed on Friday because of the possibility of a steam-induced explosion at the summit...

PATA CEO Dr Mario Hardy: “Tourists are coming from around the world to discover the great attractions of Korea, only glimpsed during the Olympics’ coverage.”

Korea bobs back up thanks to Winter Olympics bounceThe Winter Olympics has given a significant boost to tourism in Korea (ROK), including arrivals from China which have seen a...

The former Central Police Station compound has a total of 16 historic buildings and outdoor spaces, with a new art gallery building and an added auditorium building. It will be known as Tai Kwun - Centre for Heritage and Arts

Jockey Club turns prison into public art galleryThe former Hong Kong prison and police station where Vietnamese independence leader Ho Chi Minh (jailed there in the 1930s)...

Leaflets with information on first aid procedures and emergency services will be distributed as part of the Heatstroke Zero campaign

No sweat: Japan readies tips to help tourists stay coolJapan Weather Association’s annual public campaign aimed at reducing heatstroke will focus on foreign tourists this year as the...

Founder of Jane’s Singapore Tours, Jane Iyer (second from left), received the Singapore Tourism Awards for Best Tour Experience.

Tourism excellence, passionate people celebrated at Singapore Tourism AwardsJane Iyer is the living embodiment of ‘Passion made possible’ – Singapore’s latest brand slogan.

The 1 Kilo Maine Whole Lobster with Rice Flat Crust (S$MP*) is one of the star attractions of the revamped menu.

A taste of sustainable AsiaRooftop bar and dining destination CÉ LA VI has launched a new menu combining the bold flavours of the region and the focus on...

A section of the railway in Kanchanaburi, west Thailand.

West Thailand town to seek UNESCO backing for Death RailwayKanchanaburi, a town in west Thailand, is pushing for its historically significant Death Railway to become a World Heritage...

Philippines wants to se more Chinese flying into Manila

Philippines ups promotions in ChinaThe Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) is revving up its campaign to woo more tourists from China, which has emerged as...