Bhutan’s monument fees ‘here to stay’
Currently, tourists visiting the seven key cultural and historical sites in the country are required to pay additional fees on top of the Sustainable Development Fee of 100USD for…
Interactive adventures: The rise of heritage gamification in Vietnam
More and more visitors, particularly the young, are choosing to experience games provided during their visits. These games offer fruitful information and images about the heritage…
Thailand shines in ‘The White Lotus’ trailer, boosting tourism hopes
The six-second trailer released on Monday featured spectacular views of several islands. After all, the dark comedy series was filmed in Surat Thani’s Koh Samui and the island…
Beijing to introduce travel pass for foreign visitors
The Beijing Pass will enhance the convenience of subway travel for foreign visitors, who will be able to use their international bank cards to purchase the pass at the city's…
Singapore Airlines resumes meal service when seat-belt sign is on, lifts stricter rules
The national carrier has reverted to standard in-flight procedures 10 weeks after a man died and dozens were injured on the turbulence-hit Flight SQ321.
Cuisine, culture and sustainability: Study identifies Thai tourism trends
Krungthai Bank’s research centre, Krungthai COMPASS, has revealed six new travel trends designed to attract high-potential tourists with significant spending power to Thailand.…
Between the shores and the sea of Belitung
A brief escape to this island off the eastern coast of Sumatra has the power to bring out the island girl in a city dweller.
Vietnam’s Tua Chua’s night charm
The Tua Chua Night Market, held weekly in Tua Chua Town, Dien Bien Province, features a unique livestream-only sales model, primarily for local agricultural products. Seeing…
China’s Kashgar cashing in on tourism boom
Locals said a recent boom in tourism in the ancient city has cast a spotlight on its Uygur population and local culture, which has been well preserved.
Indonesia’s golden visa only for ‘quality travellers,’ says President Jokowi
The President also issued a warning against allowing newcomers who bring no benefits or might pose a threat to national security.