High demand for Japan travel with weaker yen, but tour prices go up
While airlines have not yet increased flights to meet the spike in demand, fuel costs have driven up the price of land transport and hotel rates have gone up due to a manpower…
First Flight Out: Crystal Mosque, nature and adrenaline in Malaysia’s East Coast
The Covid-19 pandemic has, after all, taught people not to take travel for granted. This is an opportune time to head out to Malaysia's east coast and discover places that are not…
Tourism firms say left out of $150 million loan scheme
The scheme, purportedly prioritising tourism-related businesses have been affected by the Covid-19 crisis, raised concern regarding firms’ financial statement requirements.
Life in the slow lane at serene Hoai Khao Village
A visit to the village offers a rare chance to experience traditional culture and crafts while contemplating the distinctive original architecture that has been preserved for…
Cloud tourism offers a convenient substitute for sightseers in China
"Cloud tourism" refers to a form of travel that depends on advanced technologies such as 5G and virtual reality. These technologies enable people to have immersive sightseeing…
Travellers pick the best hotels on the planet
While Tripadvisor lists thousands of hotels around the world, only the cream of the crop - which is less than 1 per cent - makes the cut for Best of the Best.
Foreign tourists OK’d to enter Japan from June 10
However, international flights are currently limited to five major airports, including Narita and Kansai.
1st batch of tourists arrives in Japan
Under the trial project, about 50 people, including travel agency staff, in 15 groups will travel to 12 prefectures.
Indian pilgrimage hub eyes return of Chinese visitors
The Chinese consul general highlighted the importance of Bodh Gaya as a major tourist destination, saying many Chinese want to visit the city but the pandemic has stalled arrivals.
S’pore’s tourist numbers exceed arrivals for 2021 with easing border curbs
The rise in visitors comes as the tourism board is now ramping up its marketing efforts and focusing its resources on countries and regions that are already open.