Overseas flight bookings from South Korea soar over 14-fold, with a half heading to Japan
Japan topped the list of popular travel destinations, with 48.2 per cent of flights booked heading there.
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SIA resumes hiring from South Korea, Thailand and Taiwan
With border restrictions in key Asian markets such as Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan easing, hiring staff from abroad is now more urgent.
Phuket hails return of mega cruise ships after 2 years in Covid doldrums
Governor Narong hailed the arrival of the Singapore-based cruise ship as a sign that Phuket tourism is starting to pick up.
Growing global demand for medical and wellness tourism offers bright prospects
Thai authorities and businesses are working together to help strengthen the country’s status as a global hub for medical and wellness tourism.
Four-day Jeju road trip: Food, nature and adventure in Asia’s Hawaii
Blue skies, palm trees and endless coastal roads that hug a crashing shoreline have earned this island its moniker, “The Hawaii of Asia”.
S. Korea to resume visa waivers for Japan tourists in Nov
The country has been open to visa-free travel from Japan since August as a temporary measure to boost tourism.
Bright signs emerge in SE Asian tourism sector
Travellers are no longer required to present proof of vaccination upon entry into Thailand, meanwhile, Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia have eliminated quarantine requirements.
Vietnamese cuisine voted 5th among best in the world
Canadian magazine ‘The Travel’ recommends tourists to try pho, the country’s iconic noodle soup and national dish, with either beef or chicken.
Tokyo train station to get ‘Harry Potter’ makeover
The Seibu Toshima Line station, scheduled to open in 2023, will be designed to evoke Hogsmeade Station, the gateway to the wizarding world in the movie series.
Tours to Korea, Japan heat up tourism market
As Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan further ease Covid-19 border entry regulations for foreigners, Vietnamese businesses are confident in the growth of tourism.