Thailand & Laos Look to Encourage Cross-Border Travel – An Added Boost for Tourism
Neighbouring nations Thailand and Laos are looking to facilitate cross-border travel and thereby, encourage more visitors to boost tourism. On 18th October 2024, Sorawong Thienthong,…
Unified Payment Interface (UPI) in the Maldives – A Boon For Indian Travellers
In a move that will benefit local tourism, the Maldivian president, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced last October that the country would introduce India’s UPI…
Sri Lanka’s South Coast Surf Season in Full Swing – Riding the Waves in an Island Paradise
While Arugam Bay on the east coast of Sri Lanka is one of the most popular surfing spots in the world, this time of the…
Hong Kong to Host WinterFest for 2025: A Promise of Dazzling Winter Fun
The Hong Kong Tourism Board has announced that the Hong Kong WinterFest will be held from the 22nd of November 2024 to the 1st…
Nuwara Eliya Post Office To Remain Unchanged: Preserving Iconic Structures
Recently appointed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government has taken the decision to retain the iconic Nuwara Eliya Post Office for operations of the Postal…
AirAsia Plans to Boost Singapore Travel Capacity – Strengthening Tourism Ties Across ASEAN
With plans to expand routes beyond the current 286 weekly flights from Malaysia, AirAsia is set to increase its air travel capacity to Singapore. AirAsia Malaysia…
Cross-Border Tourism Revived: Direct Train from Bangkok to Butterworth Resumes
Following a hiatus since 2016, the direct train service between Bangkok, Thailand, and Butterworth, Malaysia, is set to resume operations. This development is expected to…
Sri Lanka Tourism on the Rise: Aiming for 2.3 Million Visitors in 2024
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is set for a strong recovery, with officials confident of achieving 2.3 million arrivals in 2024, driven by robust year-to-date…
Sri Lanka Among Top Destinations for International Travellers, Google Search Data Reveals
Sri Lanka is quickly emerging as a preferred destination for international travellers, with a notable surge in Google searches for accommodation, according to Google Travel…
Maldives Celebrates 14.9% Increase in August Tourist Arrivals: Promising Numbers For Second Quarter of 2024
The Maldives has continued its strong growth in tourist arrivals, recording an impressive 14.9% increase in August 2024 compared to the same period last…