Filipino travellers exempt from higher Japan visa fees
The cost of obtaining a Japanese visa is set to increase fivefold from July, but Filipino travellers will continue to enjoy free visa processing.
The...
Philippines steps up domestic tourism drive amid softer Korean arrivals
The Philippines is launching an aggressive domestic tourism campaign as it seeks to offset continued declines in arrivals from South Korea, its largest source...
The rise of ‘hushpitality’
The modern traveller is exhausted – in an era defined by hyper-connectivity, crowded cities and packed itineraries, a new paradigm is quietly taking hold across the hospitality sector
Sun PhuQuoc Airways eyes international expansion with Phu Quoc at the...
Sun Group, a Vietnamese conglomerate with businesses in tourism, entertainment, real estate and infrastructure investment, is giving wings to Phu Quoc’s tourism development through...
Marine tourism industry seeks regulatory reforms in Indonesia
Indonesia’s marine tourism industry is urging the government to accelerate regulatory harmonisation, saying overlapping policies continue to undermine investment confidence despite the introduction of...
Trust remains key as AI reshapes Muslim travel planning
AI has the potential to transform how Muslim travellers discover, plan and experience trips, but trust will be critical to its success, according to...
StarDream Cruises cuts fuel surcharges across regional sailings
StarDream Cruises will reduce fuel surcharges across its regional operations, with guests sailing from Singapore and Malaysia receiving a full waiver and those departing...
Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines launch joint fares on Singapore-Kuala Lumpur route
Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have unveiled their strategic joint business partnership with the introduction of joint fare products for travel between Singapore...
New report examines shifts in Asia-Pacific outbound travel markets
Chameleon Strategies and CrescentRating have launched the Asia Pacific Outbound Traveler Handbook 2026, a market intelligence report covering 26 outbound travel markets across Asia-Pacific...
Beijing crafts new visitor experiences to attract international markets
In a bid to drive quality destination experiences that are aligned with the diverse interests of international travellers, Beijing has presented 10 new scenarios...
