Yearly Archives: 2024
Indonesia creates stand-alone tourism ministry for economic growth
Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has now been separated into two new ministries under president Prabowo Subianto's Red and White Cabinet, and...
Japan opens government-subsidised hotels to boost overnight stays in Nara
Efforts to increase overnight stays in Nara are coming to fruition with the opening of government-subsidised hotels, but it remains unclear whether more beds...
Pop band LANY performs in the Philippines, elevates domestic tourism
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, in partnership with Live Nation, recently hosted internationally acclaimed band LANY in the country, marking a pivotal step...
Avani+ Hua Hin Resort carves out niche with weddings, wellness and...
Known for its heritage as a royal resort town, Hua Hin has made a strong comeback as a popular post-lockdown destination, and Avani+ Hua...
Cathay Pacific unveils new Aria Suite
Cathay Pacific has unveiled of its all-new Business class, Aria Suite, together with its new Premium Economy and refreshed Economy onboard its retrofitted Boeing...
Savour Asia’s culinary street food delights
Stay at a conveniently located BWH hotel for prime access to local foodie hotspots
The art of travelling nice and slow
Purveyors of luxury destination experiences are bringing opportunities for discerning travellers to explore Asia slowly and in great style onboard luxury trains and river cruises
Expedia Group picks out eight trends driving next year’s travel plans
Expedia Group has unveiled its annual data-driven outlook for travel trends in the new year.
Unpack ’25 harnesses first-party travel data, insights from 25,000 travellers,...
Oceania’s tourism potential worth extra US$112B, positioned for global leadership in...
Oceania’s travel and tourism sector could add an additional US$112 billion into the region’s economy over the next decade, bringing its total contribution to...
Transforming rural areas in Japan into tourist destinations
Areas of Japan experiencing severe depopulation and ageing communities are being transformed into tourism destinations offering a glimpse of “ordinary life in rural Japan”...
















