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On 16 January, the team hosted its launch event in Shanghai.

Connexus Travel named FIFA partner to tap Greater ChinaHong-Kong based agency expands sports tourism doors ahead of global football season.

DFS will continue to operate its other luxury travel retail operations worldwide.

China’s CTG acquires DFS Hong Kong and Macao storesWill US$395 million deal mark a major shift in Greater China’s travel retail landscape?

Across Asia, some of the world’s highest-traffic routes recorded year-on-year fare declines, particularly where multiple carriers compete heavily.

Are airfares becoming cheaper in Asia?Pricing dips on the region’s busiest routes as competition heats up.

Over 2,000 tours across 80 countries that respond to visitors saying “Not where, but why are we travelling?”

Why the ‘whycation’ is on the riseSoulTrip and Europamundo Vacations offer pause, play and passion-driven trips.

Promotion tickets are currently pegged at S$30 (US$23.30) for locals and permanent residents, or S$45 for an open date ticket.

Hop on, hop off among Singapore’s islands on a speedboatAlbatross' one-day pass covers Sentosa, Lazarus Island, Kusu Island, and Sisters’ Islands.

Bangkok topped the list after welcoming 30.3 million visitors in 2025, a drop from 32.4 million the year before.

Which are APAC’s most popular cities in 2025?Looks like visa and events play a key role to drive visitor arrivals.

New YouGov data shows Singaporeans becoming more selective in their 2026 travel choices.

Are Singaporeans choosier about travel?You bet – what do you expect with rising costs and changing ideas of what’s worth it?

Riyue Bay Surf Resort offers 132 keys while integrating sports, retail and culture.

Hainan surfs up China’s first coastal lifestyle resortRiyue Bay Surf Resort is part of 60 projects to win 18 million marine tourism visitors by 2027.

Thailand has big ambitions to host the sporting event in 2028.

What we know about the 2028 Bangkok Formula OneSports Authority of Thailand has unveiled the planned circuit layout.

Korean Temple Food is recently designated as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Taste mindfulness with Korean temple foodAs global interest rises, Korea offers immersive ways to taste its most contemplative cuisine.