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Esther Lew

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Signed, sealed and deliver: NATAS and Jeju Tourism Association has signed an MoU to enhance the tourism exchange between the two destinations.

NATAS and Jeju Tourism Association are 'hwaiting' for travellers' loveNATAS and Jeju Tourism Association partners up in a bid to drive more travellers both ways.

From left: TakeMe’s Lu Dong; GlobalTix’s Chan Chee Chong; Garden by the Bay’s Bryant Kok; Go City’s Baidi Li; and WiT’s Yeoh Siew Hoon

Small tech innovations spark a big travel revolutionThe pandemic-induced tech boom is changing the lives of travel community in big ways, shares panel experts at WiT 2022.

To drive tourism, Indonesia has reactivated visa on arrival for 86 countries, but it can still tap on permanent residents staying in these countries.

Travel players urge Indonesia to grant travellers short-term visasLimitless potential if Indonesia can extend short-term visas for travellers with passports not eligible for visa on arrival.

Countries are rapidly removing testing and quarantine travel requirements, and even the need for travellers to be vaccinated.

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Central Beach Bazaar has soft-opened at Siloso Beach to include highlights such as the 80m-tall Sentosa SkyJet fountain.

Colourful attractions under the Sentosa sunFrom a beach bazaar to heritage tours, the list of attractions keeps growing on the little island off Singapore.

Charlie Puth at Marina Bay waterfront promenade.

Singapore turns Charlie Puth on like a Light SwitchThe global pop star turns his attention to Singapore and he wants everyone to hear his sights and sounds in the city.

The ryokan also doubles up as an art gallery where art lovers can meet Japan’s burgeoning artists.

Of fire and mist: The luxury ryokan inspired by dragonsThe 11-key Roka on the island of Naoshima was born was birthed from the illusion of dragons undulating in the mist.

Explora Journeys is MSC Group's latest venture into the cruise industry.

This new €3.5 billion luxury cruise line is making wavesBorn out of a family’s love for the ocean, Explora Journeys wants to share the love for cruising with travel agents.

Hiramatsu Hotels was conceived with the “restaurant to stay” concept in 2016.

Food, culture and luxe: These hotels in Japan have it allHiramatsu Hotels, which boast seven outposts across Japan, is where gourmet gastronomy meets world-class Japanese hospitality.

Luxury travellers are determined to make up for lost time, and are willing to spend more on experiences.

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