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UK's latest regulation update on COVID-19 restrictions receives a positive response in the industry, with some predicting a return of close to 90% of pre-Covid travel.

Will international travel jump after Europe relaxes restrictions?Industry executives hope to gain ground on close to pre-pandemic travel levels with the latest regulations update.

Osaka gets ready to transform into a “24-hour tourism city rooted in diversity”.

Osaka and Tokyo partner to develop Japan’s tourism industryBoth cities signed a partnership agreement to drive research, marketing and promotional efforts.

Tourism stakeholders look at developing a statistical framework for measuring sustainability in tourism.

Sustainability remains an evergreen agenda for governments and industry playersGlobal stakeholders across Asia and the Pacific discussed the importance of measuring sustainability for tourism.

Travel Safe Alliance Malaysia partners Tourism Penang to promote "travel-safe destinations".

Malaysian industry players form joint partnership to drive tourism to PenangTravel Safe Alliance Malaysia and Tourism Penang work to promote tourism with safety as top focus.

The Langkawi Sky Bridge is a 125m curved pedestrian bridge that offers spectacular views.

Langkawi’s nature and UNESCO allure expected to spur travel demandMalaysia is allowing international visitors once again with its new Langkawi Travel Bubble.

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah's islands and surrounding waters provide myriad options for domestic incentive travel.

Tourism players from Penang, Sabah and Labuan come together to promote domestic travelTourism Malaysia proposes tri-state consortium to target holidaymakers, corporate travellers and MICE groups.

Maldives begins VTL with Singapore starting 16 December 2021.

Maldives and Singapore launch quarantine-free travelMaldives extends Vaccinated Travel Lane with Singapore, adding to list of countries approved for international travel since 15...

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Tourism Authority of Thailand extend partnership with The Michelin Guide.

Thailand whets travel appetites with The Michelin Guide ThailandGovernment authorities renew commitment to partner Michelin for another five years to amplify tourism rebound.

The goal is to move away from the "uncoordinated, evidence absent, risk-unassessed mess that travellers face", says IATA.

Revoke travel bans, urges IATAIATA calls for governments to adhere to WHO advice to keep borders open for international traffic.

On 29 November, Singapore and Malaysia's prime ministers met to restart cross-border travel under the VTL arrangement.

Asia adopts nimble and tactical approach in managing Omicron variantGovernment leaders remain united in pushing ahead with tourism recovery; borders remain open with tighter safety measures.