Laos Opens Doors: Boosting Tourism Through Visa-Free Travel
For the first time, Laos granted visa-free travel access to Sri Lanka, along with 51 other countries, to boost international tourism. Effective until December 31,…
Hong Kong, Macau: QR Codes and Biometrics Used For Faster Cross-Border Travel
Hong Kong and Macau have introduced a new system enabling permanent residents to use QR codes and biometrics for cross-border travel, eliminating physical documentation and…
Tunisia Sees Modest Tourism Growth Despite Challenges – A Glimmer of Recovery
Tunisia’s tourism sector has shown signs of recovery, with revenues reaching approximately 1.9 billion Tunisian dinars (around $678 million) in the first ten months of…
Maldives Showcases Tourism Excellence at Japanese Webinars – Your Next Dream Destination
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), also known as Visit Maldives, recently highlighted Destination Maldives in a series of Japanese travel webinars hosted…
Bali & Beyond Travel Fair 2024 Celebrates a Decade of Promoting Indonesia’s Tourism – A Decade of Fostering Global Tourism Connections
The Bali & Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) celebrated its 10th edition from the 12th to the 14th of June this year, marking a decade of…
Maldives to Launch RuPay Service – Adopting Indian technology
The Maldives will soon launch India’s RuPay service, which is expected to strengthen the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR). RuPay, developed by the National Payments Corporation of…
Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival in Bangkok 2024 – Bangkok Embraces Tradition with the Ghost Festival
The Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival, known as Chung-Yuan, is set to take place in Bangkok from August 4 to September 2, 2024, marking the seventh…
TCC Proposes Upgrading 10 Provinces to Premier Tourist Status – A Vision for Expanding Thailand’s Tourism Horizons
The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has put forth a bold proposal to elevate ten second-tier provinces to premier tourist destinations, aiming to diversify revenue…
Times of India Puts Sri Lanka in the Spotlight – Listed as One of Asia’s Most Popular Destinations
Sri Lanka has garnered significant attention in the Indian subcontinent after being featured prominently in The Times of India. In May this year, the renowned…
ICON BALI Launched in Sanur, Bali – Unveiling Southeast Asia’s Largest Mall
Sanur, Bali’s idyllic coastal retreat, recently welcomed a stunning new addition: ICON BALI. Touted as the largest mall in Southeast Asia, this impressive retail hub…