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In the Asia-Pacific region 12 out of 14 economies either improved or held their ground in the IMD World Competitiveness Rankings.

On top of the world: Singapore is super competitiveSingapore is now ranked as the world's most competitive economy, pushing the United States off top spot in the IMD World...

Taxi drivers in Hong Kong have been accused of overcharging, cherry-picking passengers and unnecessary detours.

Fair go! Under fire taxi drivers face new challengeThe Hong Kong government’s move to put 600 “luxury” taxis on the roads has met opposition with a petition signed by the 42 taxi...

A new visa-free policy rolled out in Guangdong Province will enable foreign traveller access to all 21 prefecture-level cities.

China’s Guangdong extends visa-free policy to 21 citiesForeign visitors to China’s southern Guangdong province will now be allowed a visa-free stay of up to 144 hours, authorities...

Casinos expected to attract foreign tourists and boost regional economies.

Problem gamblers targeted ahead of casinos launchThe Japanese government is taking steps to control problem gambling ahead of the opening of a number of casinos in the country.

MasterCard-issued contactless cards can be used to pay for bus and train trips in Singapore.

Tourists to Singapore have a new cashless modeVisitors getting around Singapore on public transportation no longer need to get a separate stored-value fare card, under a new...

Steffan Panoho, head of Auckland Tourism, speaking at the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit.

WTTC Summit: Don’t get caught up in the race for bigger numbers,As the travel industry prepares for a world facing overtourism and concerns about environmental sustainability, the goals of...

The Tourism Online Academy will provide high-quality training “for everyone in this important industry”.

UNWTO, Qatar to launch online tourism academyQatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) will be the founding sponsor of the IE University/UNWTO Tourism Online Academy, an...

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Two Cathay Pacific captains lose eyesight during flights prompting investigationsIt has come to light that twice this year two Cathay Pacific Airways captains experienced loss of sight while flying, forcing...

Calls for stricter regulation after tour boats cause reef damage

Calls for stricter regulation after tour boats cause reef damageA sharp increase in tour boat activity over the Songkran period has caused serious damage to coral reefs around Koh Kradan in...

Malaysia’s tourism minister wants international airlines to connect to destinations such as Langkawi.

Malaysia to address decline in international tourist numbersMalaysia may relax Visa On Arrival (VOA) requirements for tourists from China and India in a bid to increase the number of...