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The Malaysian office joins the other representative bases in 11 markets globally.

Saudi tourism launches first office in SE AsiaExciting new destination awaits as Saudi Tourism Authority unveils first regional office in Malaysia.

Hong Kong tightens Covid entry rules on 16 countries.

Hong Kong's on-again, off-again travel rulesLonger quarantines are back in the city again, dampening outbound travel interest that was just beginning to take off.

Travel agents in Australia can mail out special stamps to encourage travel to Singapore.

Singapore stamps its appeal Down UnderYou've got mail – and it’s from SingaporeReimagine campaign.

Pre-pandemic, VFR was the second-most typically taken travel type globally, according to GlobalData’s Q3 2019 consumer survey.

Who wields the power in post-pandemic travel recovery?More than 50% of major markets surveyed say desire to visit friends and relatives are even stronger than leisure getaways.

The top 10 most searched destinations, with at least 20% in Asia and the Middle East.

The most-searched Asian bucket list experiencesWhich Asian destinations are travellers still dreaming of?

Travellers should wear double masks while travelling, assure that one is flying with an airline that does all it can to respect social distance regulations, and minimise time spent in crowds while at the airport, suggests Dr. Edwards.

Explainer: What to know about the Delta variant and travelTips from Dr. David Edwards, an aerosol expert at Harvard University, on how to protect yourself from the Covid-19 Delta...

Those who are ill-prepared for the post-Covid boom in travel will miss the chance to recoup profits lost during the pandemic, say McKinsey and Co.

Be prepared: Time to get your business ready for the boomMcKinsey report says travel companies can ensure that travel is not just back, but better than before.

Older travellers "have already seen a lot in life" and are thus looking for standout trips.

China's silver tourists are the new goldWhat travel agents need to know to tap a market that is 250 million strong.

The departure tax will differ based on the passenger's residency and flight class, and could go up to US$120.

Soon, there's a price to pay to leave MaldivesDeparture fee will kick in for tourists and locals alike from 1 January 2022.

The pre-travel risk management platform launched in January this year.

Gopass Global a 'breakthrough' for travel risk assessmentPlatform uses real-time data to assess biosecurity risks for each travel itinerary.