Vacations Expo 2019 to Be Held this July – Encouraging Travel & Tourism
An event to promote the local tourism and travel industry, Vacations Expo 2019 is scheduled to take place in the Maldives next month. This annual expo…
Thailand Lifts Ban on Export of Elephants – Animal Rights Organisations Raise Concerns
A new regulation was passed in Thailand this April whereby the 2009 ban on the export of elephants was lifted for non-commercial purposes. As such,…
Poson Festival Celebrated in June – A Revered Day for Buddhists
Hafiz Issadeen (YIM Hafiz), Dharga Town, Sri Lanka (https://www.flickr.com/photos/yimhafiz/), Poson Pandal at Aluthgama, CC BY 2.0 Celebrated on the full moon day in June, the Poson…
Celebrating the 2019 Inthakin Festival – A Hallowed Event in Chiang Mai
An annual event held to honour the City Pillar in Chiang Mai, the 2019 Inthakin Festival drew to a close this month. The opening rites…
Matara: Beliatta Railway Line Inaugurated – Extending the Southern Coastal Line
As part of an ongoing extension of Sri Lanka’s Southern coastal line, the Matara – Beliatta railway line was launched last month. The inauguration of…
Celebrating the Songkran Festival in Chiang Mai – Water Filled Festivities
The traditional New Year festival of Thailand, the Songkran Festival, was celebrated with many festivities in the Northern Province of Chiang Mai from 13th to…
Trends in Wellness Tourism 2019 – Setting the Trends in Travel
In the present day, with the spread of diseases related to heart and mental health, more and more people are becoming aware of the need…
George Town Heritage Celebrations Next Month – Highlighting a Rich Heritage
An event that celebrates the city’s inclusion as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, the annual George Town Heritage Celebrations is scheduled to take…
Batam to be the Shipping and Manufacturing Point in Indonesia – A bold move by the Indonesian government!
With a potential draw of new investments to a whopping US$60 billion, Indonesia is trying to take a giant leap in terms of economic growth…
Hua Hin’s Top of the Gulf Regatta 2019 – An event to Recognize Team Spirit and Skill!
The annual yacht racing event “the Gulf Regatta, commenced on 30th April and extended till the 5th of May. Taking place in the largest marina in south-east…