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The post-pandemic tourism recovery led to a market-wide occupancy of 48% for the year, up year-on-year from the pandemic impacted low of 8% in 2021.

Tourism rebounds in Phuket, but is it ready for the onslaught?Phuket's tourism recovery fuelled by regional visitors and Russian travellers, but transportation infrastructure faces...

MATTA Fair 2023 broke the record for the Largest International Travel Fair recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records.

MATTA Fair 2023 shatters records in Malaysia's travel industryThe fair attracted over 180,000 visitors and generated US$68m in total sales.

“So far, we have already crossed over 2.9 million visitors in Q1 2023, each staying an average of 3.97 days,” says STB’s chief executive Keith Tan.

Unleashing the roar: Singapore's vision for quality tourism growthWith its visitor numbers fast recovering, Singapore steps up pursuit for quality tourism growth with a raft of new attractions,...

The WiT conference titled 'China Arising: Hello, New China' discussed the recovery trajectory of the Chinese travel market and how businesses can adapt to meet the changing needs of Chinese travellers.

Is the great Chinese wave coming or is it already here?There's plenty businesses can do to capture opportunities when Chinese travel in bigger numbers, say WiT panellists.

Disney Cruise Line has partnered with Singapore Tourism Board to launch a new cruise ship in Southeast Asia for the first time.

Disney Cruise Line to homeport in Singapore in 2025Mickey & friends are coming to Singapore: Catch them on Disney Cruise Line's new ship when it homeports in the country from...

Alhasan Aldabbagh, who heads the Asia Pacific region for Saudi Tourism Authority, is also a keen adventurer with an affinity for taking to the open road on two wheels.

Meet the biker who's revving up Saudi Arabia tourismSaudi Tourism Authority's president of APAC markets, Alhasan Aldabbagh, uses his alter ego as a biker to derive inspiration for...

Keelung Port welcomed its first international cruise liners since the Covid-19 ban lift, with 72 international cruises scheduled for this year.

Ships ahoy! It's back to cruise business across Asia's portsA flurry of cruise ships resume sailings in Asia with their first calls to the region's ports in three years.

"The number of bookings coming in for the upcoming Cherry Blossom season is on an unprecedented level," said Shinya “Billy” Kurosawa, president and CEO, JTB Global Marketing & Travel.

Japan tourism booms ahead of cherry blossom seasonJTB Group's Shinya Kurosawa sees visitors rushing back while tourism sector plays catch up.

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is taking place from 1 March to Q3 2023 at Resorts World Sentosa.

Step into Van Gogh's paintings at Resorts World SentosaFrom starry nights to spectacular sunflowers, Van Gogh's iconic artworks come to life in an immersive digital exhibit until 1...

Across Halls 25 and 26, Asian destinations and countries sought to make their presence felt at ITB Berlin 2023 with dazzling booth design and products.

The world of travel comes back to ITB BerlinFour years no see: Asia returns to the world's biggest travel show with a strong presence.

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