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Hang Xiaoyi has been travelling the world to promote Hangzhou

Meet Hang Xiaoyi, Hangzhou’s world ambassadorHANGZHOU - The Chinese city of Hangzhou has a cute new global tourism ambassador, Hang Xiaoyi, an animated character sporting...

Political instability recovery takes an average of 22.2 months.

Travel learns to cope with crisisLONDON - Travel and tourism bounces back from catastrophic events in less than half the time it did in 2001, according to...

Incentive package is expected to benefit 1,700 travel agencies in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong travel agents offered incentive packageHONG KONG - The Hong Kong government has announced a HK$42 billion (US$255m) financial package to help the SAR’s travel...

The Australian consumer watchdog claimed Flight Centre’s promotion was misleading.

Flight Centre pays up for ‘misleading’ promotionsSYDNEY - Flight Centre, Australia’s largest travel agency has paid A$252,000 (US$172.000) in penalties after the competition...

Operators are being encouraged to renew their tour buses.

Budget boost for Malaysia’s tour vehicle operatorsKUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has applauded the country’s Budget 2020 which...

Going nowhere…Asean HQ is staying in Jakarta.

Kalimantan is not a capital idea for us, says AseanBANGKOK - Just as the United Nations is based permanently in New York, ASEAN wants its headquarters to remain permanently in...

Myanmar has rolled out its visa on arrival scheme to a further six countries from Oct 1.

Myanmar extends visa scheme to six more countriesNAYPITAW – Myanmar has extended its visa on arrival (VOA) scheme to visitors from six more countries, effective from Oct 1.

Madain Saleh, one of the largest conserved sites of the civilisation of the Nabataeans in south of Petra in Jordan, is among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Saudi Arabia is highlighting.

Saudi Arabia’s tourist visa includes 7 APAC countries so farRIYADH – Saudi Arabia has announced late Friday (Sept 27) details of its new tourist visa scheme for travellers from 49...

Some travellers using online travel booking websites ended up paying more than they bargained for.

Some online travel booking sites mislead consumers into paying more: Singapore watchdogSINGAPORE – A competition watchdog in Singapore has flagged concerns that some travellers using online travel booking websites...

Highclere Castle will list on Airbnb, and one couple will spend one night at the English estate.

Airbnb is inviting you to Downton AbbeyIf you fancy a night living like a lord and lady at Highclere Castle, the main filming location for the Emmy Award-winning...