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Most Vietnamese tourists still prefer travelling around Asia.

Why you may start seeing more Vietnamese tourists soonThanks to the recently expanded visa-free access to 55 countries for Vietnamese, more of them are travelling the world.

The Travel Corporation was sold due to the lack of a next generation to lead, prompting a strategic succession plan to select Apollo Funds, ensuring continued growth and success.

The Travel Corporation sold to private equity firmThe 100-year-old travel company that owns Trafalgar and Contiki has been acquired by Apollo Funds.

From 15 July to 11 August 2024, the "CopenPay" initiative rewards eco-friendly tourists with free meals, drinks, and activity voucher.

Well-behaved tourists in Copenhagen can dine for freeCopenhagen is rewarding tourists for eco-friendly actions with complimentary meals, drinks and activities.

Older travellers are increasingly travelling overseas in a visible expansion of China’s outbound travel business.

Better late than never for China’s older travellersLatest research finds the travel bug has bitten those who have never left the country before.

Intrepid Travel has launched a Trans-Mongolian Railway Adventure.

Intrepid on track for expansion with rail adventuresTrains and hotels lead the company’s move to champion sustainable travel.

In Thailand, Fan Bingbing joined the Songkran parade in a flower-decorated tuk-tuk dressed as a Songkran goddess.

Fan Bingbing charms Chinese tourists to Thailand and MalaccaChinese tourists are drawn to Thailand and Malacca by Fan Bingbing's promotional activities.

Tour agencies are adjusting to the DIY Umrah trend by bolstering support services and providing online platforms for booking accommodations, transportation, and guided tours.

The new Umrah travel trend among Muslim travellersMore pilgrims are choosing DIY Umrah, but a new wave of agents make the trip safer and more rewarding with personalised...

More than half (62%) of LGBTQ+ travellers from Asia Pacific have experienced discrimination while travelling.

Understanding Asia's untapped LGBTQ+ travel marketWith LGBTQ+ travellers prioritising personal safety, travel agents can tap into this market by offering tailored guidance and...

The EURO 2024 takes place once every four years.

Europe scores big with China tourists with EURO 2024Germany, the host country of EURO 2024, has seen a 90% increase in bookings compared to last year.

Tourists are immersing themselves in local cultures through elaborately staged ethnic photoshoots.

The beautiful trend taking Millennial and Gen Z travellers by stormA new travel trend is gaining popularity across Asia where tourists are dressing up in ethnic clothing.