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WHO says vaccine is many months away.

Professor urges Brits to be ‘standoffish’LONDON – This is not the sort of thing you really want to read on Valentine’s Day but one of Britain’s leading virologists has...

Visitors are being encouraged to visit Australia’s regions, such as Bunker Bay in the Margaret River region of Western Australia.

Australian states splash the cash for tourism recoveryPERTH – State and Territories in Australia are moving swiftly to pump money into the tourism sector which has been hard...

Taxpayers don’t need to subsidise every industry facing hard times, says advocacy group.

Should the travel industry be given handouts? No way, says this groupSYDNEY – It seems not everyone believes the tourism industry should be given handouts to compensate for loss of business due to...

The US government is considering expanding a travel ban.

US considers adding more countries to travel banWASHINGTON – The United States government is said to be considering expanding a travel ban amid a renewed focus on immigration...

One travel claim involved the theft of sunglasses by a cheeky monkey.

Cheeky monkey thieves rattle travel insurerSYDNEY – Australian travel insurer Cover-More has revealed that monkeys in Bali have been the cause of several “theft”...

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has welcomed Azerbaijan as its newest government member, a move the country hopes will help reach its vision of doubling its international visitors by 2023.

Azerbaijan sets its sights on Asia PacificBANGKOK — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has welcomed Azerbaijan as its newest government member, a move the...

The private Sak Yant tattoo sessions are performed in privacy.

Sacred tattoo, anyone? Head to BangkokBANGKOK - Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel is introducing private sacred tattoo sessions by one of the city’s most famous Sak Yant...

Macau led the way with international visitor spending in 2018

Report: Macau is the world city most reliant on tourismLONDON - A new report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that Macau is the city most dependent on...

Already, facial recognition is being tested at several U.S. airports.

U.S. may require facial scans at airportsDALLAS – Federal officials are considering requiring that all travellers -- including American citizens -- be photographed as...

A group of U.S. lawmakers are demanding Airbnb respond to concerns of “deceptive and misleading listings” on their platform.

Congress queries Airbnb about 'deceptive listings'NEW YORK – Airbnb has come under congressional scrutiny, with a group of U.S. lawmakers demanding the company respond to...