Demand for passports soar in Malaysia as movement restrictions lifted
The Immigration Department reported issuing 2,574,435 international passports last year, a 25% increase compared with 2,006,208 issued in 2019.
Chinese tourists return to Chiang Mai just in time for Lunar New Year
China was Thailand’s biggest overseas tourism market before the pandemic, with around 11 million Chinese arrivals in 2019.
Bus, train, air tickets for Tet holiday almost sold out
This comes after many businesses allowing their employees to early leave to return to their hometowns to celebrate the Lunar New Year holidays.
Thailand tops online search list for Lunar New Year travel: Sojern
Thailand moved from second to first place this year, accounting for 27% of all travel searches in the Asia Pacific region, the company reported.
Singapore passport remains second-most powerful in the world
The Japanese passport continues to rank first for enabling holders visa-free entry to 193 destinations, with Singapore and South Korea tied at 192.
Hachijojima aims for sightseeing splash with whale sightings
Located about 290 kilometers south of central Tokyo, the island is blessed with a mild climate and tourist draws such as hot springs.
Restaurants, ready-to-eat meals get holiday boost
Some popular major restaurants in Beijing are already seeing customers wait in queues to be seated during peak hours.
More Singaporeans heading overseas for CNY with bookings almost back to pre-pandemic levels
As 2023’s CNY falls on a Sunday, travellers can enjoy a long weekend, with Monday and Tuesday being public holidays.
Chinese tourist’s wanderlust unleashed after restrictions eased
The volume of international flight tickets booked for travel on Jan 8 surged 628 per cent year-on-year, hitting a level not seen since March 2020.
Travel agencies relieved as tourists make up for lost time
For the past New Year's Day holiday, a robust recovery took the tourism market by storm.