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Anyone seen New Zealand lately?

Gone missing: Has anyone seen New Zealand?New Zealand may be at the end of the world but the nation believes that is no reason for it being left off maps of the world.

A favourite is the Fancy Dress Competition, where paddlers compete in creative and eye-catching outfits.

It’s wet. It’s wild. It’s the Hong Kong Dragon Boat CarnivalIt’s back for another drum-beating, water-churning year: the annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival will explode over Hong...

My Hong Kong Guide app includes a quick view of the city’s Michelin recognised restaurants

Touch and go around Hong Kong’s best tourist trailsA new and improved My Hong Kong Guide app has been launched by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB).

Philippine Congress lines up bills to boost tourism

Philippine Congress lines up bills to boost tourismTourism stakeholders called the Boracay island closure for environmental reasons a wake-up call; Philippine Congress heard it,...

Hotels in the beach city of Quy Nhon have been required to list prices as part of measures to prevent overcharging.

Vietnam warms up with tourist-friendly measuresAs Vietnam readies for the long holiday marking the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labor Day (May 1),...

A residential area in the traditional district of Kyoto in Japan.

More rooms expected: Japan moves to deregulate private “minpaku” lodgingUnder a new law in Japan, property owners will be able to rent out their homes to tourists from June onwards by notifying...

Bagan may soon allow visitors to scale some of its ancient structures.

Another U-turn? Bagan authorities reconsidering ban on pagoda accessIn Myanmar, Bagan authorities are in discussion with local community leaders to once again allow visitors to climb on some...

One Boracay wants to help other destinations under threat of closure.

Tourism industry plots Boracay rescue planTourism industry plots Boracay rescue plan Island keen to lure visitors when it reopens to the public in October. 0 0 Bing J....

Johor Jam: ‘Maximum capacity’ to be expected during GE14

Johor Jam: ‘Maximum capacity’ to be expected during GE14Immigration counters at both Malaysia and Singapore entry points will be operating a maximum capacity for three days in...

A measles outbreak in Okinawa saw 65 infections recorded over a one-month period.

Eeeks! Okinawa’s got the measlesAn ongoing measles outbreak in Okinawa is causing concerns about tourism ahead of the Golden Week holidays after 65 infections...

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Thailand closes national parks for safety and recoveryThailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has started its annual seasonal closure of...

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hongkongers love romantic HawaiiHawaii’s third annual Camp Aloha 2018 China & Hong Kong sales mission has kicked off in Hong Kong, the first leg in a...

In full swing: Songkran festivities in Bangkok, Thailand

More than merrier: Songkran a stronger tourist magnet this yearForeign and domestic travel as well as tourism income saw increases this year during Thailand’s longer five-day Songkran...

Beach destinations including Coron in Palawan, Bohol (pictured), Siargao, Samal, and Pagudpud will continually be promoted.

DOT to keep arrivals target despite Boracay closureThe Department of Tourism (DOT) will maintain its target of 7.4 million foreign tourist arrivals this year despite the closure...

Party to infectious beats over an extensive spread at CE LA Vi’s Mexican brunch on May 5.

CÉ LA VI brings Mexican brunch fiesta to Marina Bay SandsIconic rooftop bar CÉ LA VI is bringing back its Sky High Brunch on May 5, this time with an added Mexican flair for its Cinco...

The number of visitors to Bali from China and Australia dipped in the first two months of the year.

Big surge in Indian tourist arrivals in BaliA total of 55,530 Indian tourists visited Bali during the January-February 2018 period, up by 20,624 people or 59% from 34,906...

State gaming agency says Boracay project will not be a ‘mega casino’

Fate of Boracay casino resort project in limboThe fate of a US$500-million integrated casino resort project in Boracay island is up in the air after the Philippine...

Thailand has rolled out QR Code payments as part of its push to encourage travel to its secondary provinces.

Thailand banks on cashless payments as part of ‘Enjoy Local’ campaignTourists to Thailand will be able to make payments via QR code as part of the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) ‘Enjoy...

Boracay bookings beyond April 26 told to move to another date, or to another place.

No expulsions in Boracay; daily cap on tourists eyed after cleanupThe Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) has assured tourists in Boracay island whose bookings go beyond the...

Luxury niches light the new face of medical tourism in Asia

Luxury niches light the new face of medical tourism in AsiaAs medical tourism in Asia continues to mature, travellers are going beyond cost savings in search for a more refined visage....