Grand Palace area to close for royal coronation in Thailand
DMCs in Asia have announced temporary changes to itineraries in view of next weekend's official coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, the first in nearly...
TAT partners Indian online tours platform to promote ‘offbeat’ experiences
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has partnered Thrillophilia, an Indian platform that lists over 10,000 activities and experiences.
With an estimated 50 million Indian...
Bali and Beyond Travel Fair returns for sixth edition
Bali and Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) 2019 will return for its sixth year, taking place on June 25-29 at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention...
Marriott brings Courtyard brand to Nagoya
Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya will open in early 2022 to become the brand's sixth property in Japan.
The hotel will be located in the largest...
Indonesia yet to fully unlock tourism growth potential
As one of the world's largest countries by land and population, Indonesia holds vast potential for tourism, some economy hotel players say, but there...
Troubled Sri Lanka halts free VoA scheme due to roll out...
Sri Lanka has suspended a free visa-on-arrival (VoA) scheme which was to roll out on May 1 and benefit nationals of 39 countries after...
Thailand extends visa fee waivers for another six months
The Thailand government has approved the extension of the waiver of visa-on-arrival (VoA) fees for visitors hailing from 21 nations for another half year...
Ningbo to get a Rosewood in 2024
Come 2024, a Rosewood hotel will open in China's Ningbo, at the intersection of Zhongshan Road East and Jiangdong Road North.
Rosewood Ningbo will occupy...
TAT and Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce combine forces to drive tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has signed a Trade and Tourism Alliance MoU with six departments under the Thailand's Ministry of Commerce (MOC)...
Quake-shaken Pampanga stirs back to business
Pampanga, an emerging tourist hub a few hours from Manila famed for cuisine, heritage churches and adventure travel, is the most damaged by the...
