Bangkok’s Bun Bung Fai Rocket Festival 2023 – Clear the airspace for home-made rockets
Ever heard of a festival of rockets? Thailand hosts one each year and the festival is known as Bun Bang Fai! This is a festival…
Singapore Tourism Board launches SingapoRewards to showcase hidden gems
In order to reward visitors to Singapore this year, Singapore Tourism Board has come up with the concept of SingapoRewards. This programme will be running…
China-Laos Railway Improving Lives – A burst development and trade for the East
According to surveys and statistics by the Laotian government, the China-Laos railway significantly increased employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for residents, as well as tourism, trade…
Emirates to support tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka
Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau to support the nation’s tourism and trade industries. The agreement,…
Celebrating the Sacred Vesak Poya: A Time of Reflection and Serenity in Sri Lanka
In the serene island nation of Sri Lanka, the vibrant festivities of Vesak Poya have recently concluded, leaving behind an aura of spiritual enlightenment and…
Phuket Named One of The World’s Greatest Places of 2023 – Isan Also Included on the List
In March this year, TIME magazine published its coveted list of “The World’s Greatest Places of 2023” which featured 50 destinations across the world; of…
Qatar expects more than five million visitors in 2023 – Focus turns to tourism
After the football world cup that wrapped up in December last year, Qatar has seen a bit of a slowdown in tourist arrivals to the…
Doha Hosts SWIMCON International Conference 2023 – Swim Australia Accreditation Also Offered
In March this year, the Qatari capital hosted SWIMCON International Conference 2023 which provided key insights as well as the chance for attendees to gain…
Singapore Tourism Board Ramps Up Recovery Initiatives with Travel Trade Partners – Renewed efforts to rebound tourism numbers Post-Pandemic
Singapore is looking to take 2023 by the reins, as evidenced by its approach to tourism policy and initiatives moving forward. An example of such…
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations in Sri Lanka
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year Festival is a significant cultural celebration in Sri Lanka that is observed by both the Sinhalese and Tamil communities….