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…
Sri Lanka to Celebrate Thai Pongal in 2025 – Paying Tribute to an Important Deity
Sri Lanka is set to celebrate the grand Thai Pongal festival in 2025. The festival is a significant celebration in Hindu culture and is held…
Arabian Warrior Dubai Debuts with a Thrilling OCR Challenge! – A day of action, fun, and icy surprises!
The Arabian Warrior obstacle course racing series made its grand debut on October 26 at Dubai Islands, attracting over 2,000 enthusiastic participants. The event showcased…
Meetings Africa 2025 to Take Place in Johannesburg – A Vital Boost to Tourism in Africa
A key event for Africa’s tourism industry, Meetings Africa 2025 is scheduled to take place next month in the cosmopolitan South African city of Johannesburg….
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…