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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...

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...