Vietnam Moves to Build a Standardised Wellness Tourism Sector
From Mineral Springs to Mountain Retreats Vietnam is taking steps to develop wellness tourism into a higher-value segment, with a recent workshop in Lao Cai…
Hospitality Trends in Bangkok: The Rise of Wellness-Focused Hotels
Bangkok’s hospitality sector is moving beyond the classic Thai massage, with hotels developing programmes focused on mental wellbeing and medical-grade care. Many properties across the…
Kandy Beyond the Famous Landmarks – Discovering Hidden Gems & Local Charms
A Sri Lankan eco-tourism guide, Sarath Wijewardena, together with British traveller Aaron Moore, is journeying from Point Pedro to Dondra Head, uncovering and documenting lesser-known…
Smarter Travel, Better Trips — Agoda and STB Join Forces to AI-Power SingaporeanTourism
Agoda and the Singapore Tourism Board have renewed their partnership for another three years, this time expanding beyond marketing into data, technology and AI-driven travel…
Traveloka Renews Partnership with Singapore Tourism Board – A Focus on 5 Key Source Markets
In July this year, Traveloka, a leading all-in-one travel tech platform, and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the…
Maldives Unveils New Theme For ‘Visit Maldives 2027’ Campaign: Beyond ‘Sun Sand & Sea’
The Maldives has unveiled “Islands Are Us” as the official theme for Visit Maldives Year 2027, launching a national campaign platform meant to bring the…
Mauritius to Implement Future e-Visa/ETA System: New Plans for the 2026-2027 Budget
Mauritius has confirmed plans for a digital pre-travel authorisation system in its 2026-2027 budget, described as an e-Visa in the Budget Speech and as an…
Sri Lanka Extends Visa-Free Travel Access to 40 Countries – Major Tourism Boost for Island Nation
In a move expected to increase arrival numbers, Sri Lanka has expanded visa-free entry for 40 countries. This policy, which came into effect from 25th…
The Maldives in TTW’s Top 10 Wellness Destinations for 2026 – Holistic Healing in a Tropical Paradise
In May this year, Travel And Tour World (TTW) released its highly anticipated Top 50 Wellness Destinations in the World, and it was not a…
Tour de Bintan Set to Return This August: Indonesia’s Leading Cycling Race Makes Long-Awaited Comeback
Tour de Bintan, one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic international cycling races, returns from 21–23 August 2026 following a brief hiatus, bringing fresh energy —…