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Delhi customs seized 15 shahtoosh shawls worth US$574,000 from two Chinese tourists.

Shopping spree ends in potential jail-time for Chinese touristsTwo Chinese tourists have been arrested in New Delhi after attempting to leave the country with US$574,000 worth of shawls made...

A new startup lets tourists attend a traditional Indian wedding, for a price.

One for the travel bucket list: Gatecrash an Indian weddingA new startup selling admission to traditional Indian weddings to tourists encourages soon-to-be-wed couples to pocket extra...

Sydney is ready and waiting with cold beers.

Cheers for beers: TripAdvisor’s best spots for a cold oneThe popularity of beer experiences and pub tours in Asia Pacific is rising like the head on a pint of Guinness, according to...

Japan’s passport to the world.

Japan passport now world’s most powerfulJapan has overtaken Singapore to take the title as the world’s most powerful passport.

Six Senses Bali Uluwatu.

No plastic, fantastic – say today’s wellness travellersGood news for all-inclusive retreat packages and Maldives, Bali and Thai-based resorts with sophisticated wellness services, as...

Leros in Greece is twinned with Didim in Turkey.

Twin Cities World Tourism Association looks to South-east Asia for linksThe Twin Cities World Tourism Forum Association (TCWTA) – launched at this year’s PATA Travel Mart in Langkawi - is expected to...

Under the Air Navigation Order, the offence carries a maximum penalty of $100,000 and a jail term of up to five years.

CAAS to review regulations after drunken pilot episodeIt’s hard to imagine one of the best-rated airlines in the world having a problem with drunken pilots. However, when a...

Destinations from Kyoto to Laos have introduced new tourism taxes that came into effect on Monday.

Overtourism: It’s taxing issue for someIn a bid to reduce crowding and congestion at popular tourist attractions, destinations from Kyoto to Laos to New Zealand have...

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism regulation would mandate that online travel providers improve rescue and emergency plans, vet and manage their on-ground service providers, buy liability insurance and protect clients’ personal information.

China drafts safety regulations to target online travel agenciesAfter the deadly boating accident involving Chinese tourists in Thailand, China has drafted sweeping regulations targeting...

Paris Fashion Week: It’s all about the mutts and the models

Paris Fashion Week: It’s all about the mutts and the modelsWe know the French love their dogs – they can be seen with their owners in the top hotels and finest restaurants - and during...