Tag: Tourism Development
PATA, TTRA forge tourism research partnership
PATA and Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase cooperation on tourism research, knowledge exchange and...
Travel tax abolition puts Philippine tourism projects at risk
The proposed abolition of the Philippines’ travel tax could leave the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) without a dedicated funding source for...
Noto Peninsula tourism rebuild gathers pace
Facilities in Ishikawa Prefecture’s Noto Peninsula that were devastated by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in January 2024 are gradually reopening to visitors.
In Nanao, a...
India tourism industry calls for reforms to drive inbound growth
As India aims to increase the travel and tourism sector's contribution to GDP to 10 per cent and boost foreign tourist arrivals from the...
Bangkok riverfront to gain cable car and MONA art museum
Asset World Corporation (AWC) will add a cross-river cable car and a new Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) to Bangkok's Asiatique The...
Gensler unveils tourism blueprint for major Laos development
Global design firm Gensler has unveiled the conceptual masterplan for a 522-hectare tourism development in Vang Vieng, Laos, outlining a long-term vision centred on...
Greater Sentosa Master Plan to transform Singapore’s island getaway over two...
Sentosa Island and neighbouring Pulau Brani will undergo a 20-year transformation under the newly unveiled Greater Sentosa Master Plan (GSMP), which aims to double...
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...
Philippines strengthens position as Muslim-friendly tourism destination
The Philippines is continuing efforts to position itself as a Muslim-friendly destination in Asia through expanded halal tourism infrastructure, workforce training and targeted engagement...
New Zealand visa trial lifts China arrivals
New Zealand’s trial visa policy relaxing entry requirements for Chinese travellers arriving via Australia is delivering strong early results, with the country recording a...
