Malaysia tunes up cruise tourism development efforts
Cruise tourism development is gaining attention within the Malaysian government, with investments pumped into port infrastructure development to enable the country to attract more...
Sports tourism a strong magnet for Indian travellers
More Indians are travelling with the intention of attending global sports events and extending their trip for a more holistic experience, observed outbound specialists.
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Sri Lanka reverts to old visa scheme
Sri Lanka is returning to an old visa system, offering visas on arrival, after a Sri Lankan court cancelled a new one which was...
Agoda reveals top five Asian destinations for diving
With today dubbed as International Scuba Day, Agoda has revealed its ranking of the most popular dive destinations in Asia, which offers scuba enthusiasts...
Philippines to build tourist safety facilities
The Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DoT), Department of Health, and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), have signed a memorandum of understanding...
IHG Hotels & Resorts teams up with Action Against Hunger to...
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a new multi-year partnership with global NGO Action Against Hunger to combat food insecurity and hunger for millions...
Hospitality giants invest heavily in Asia-Pacific luxury market
The Asia-Pacific luxury hotel landscape is already a crowded marketplace, yet competition continues to intensify as hospitality giants expand their portfolios to cater to...
Universal Studios Singapore reveals new details about Illumination’s Minion Land
Illumination’s Minion Land will open at Universal Studios Singapore (USS) at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) in 2025, transporting guests in South-east Asia to an...
Sri Lanka’s new visa scheme triggers frustration and protests
Sri Lankan opposition politicians are backing protests by local travel trade players against a new but confusing and pricier visa scheme that is said...
Komodo National Park orders periodic closures as environmental safeguards
Indonesia’s Komodo National Park will implement periodic closures to protect its fragile ecosystem and ensure long-term sustainability, with these conservation cool-offs expected to start...
