HONG KONG: Hong Kong welcomed its iconic Rugby Sevens tournament and the international art fair Art Basel as a deliberate attempt to get tourism going again in the densely populated Asian finance hub. After three years of stringent COVID-19 restrictions that severely impacted tourist arrivals and led to an expatriate exodus, Hong Kong has witnessed…
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): The Brunei government is exploring the development of a cultural village to showcase the country’s rich heritage of seven indigenous ethnic groups. The initiative will serve to create a focal point for visitors to experience the rich culture of Brunei without going miles and miles. The government is currently exploring…
Malé, 17 March 2025 ( Travel And Tour World) – The Maldives has inked a strategic agreement with Liverpool Football Club (LFC), designating the island nation as the Official Tourist Destination Partner of the English Premier League football club. The announcement, made by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), will further position the country as one of the top international tourism hubs. Tourism Growth and Economic Gain The partnership is anticipated to attract 100,000 tourists to the Maldives in 2025, generating around $100…
BANGKOK – Regional competition and continued safety concerns could prevent Thailand from reaching its 2025 goal of 39 million global visitors, the Association of Thai Travel Agents cautions. ATTA President Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn on Thursday (March 13) stated that since international arrivals would touch 37 million, even higher than the last year’s 35.54 million, the country…
HANOI – Vietnam is exploring the establishment of direct flights to Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland as part of a broader plan to expand its tourism sector and attract more European visitors. The Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority has invited airlines to research the feasibility of these new routes, through a government resolution endorsing visa exemptions for visitors from the three European nations under the 2025 tourism promotion programme. For optimal impact of this policy, the airlines are invited to collaborate with the Vietnam…
The Penang based media members had a beautiful opportunity to meet with Tamil Nadu’s Minister of Tourism, Mr. R. Rajendran, at his office in Chennai, India, during a familiarisation trip, held from March 3 to 5. Organised by the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), the trip was led by PCEB Chief Executive Officer Ashwin…
The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) has for the very first time flew in reporters from Penang to Chennai, India from March 3 to March 6. PCEB CEO Ashwin Gunasekeran said thetrip was a reciprocal initiative followingthe visit of several media members from Chennai to Penang earlier this year. “We also want to promote…
Macao Government Tourism Office Encourages Sustainable Travel with Seminar on Muslim Tourist Needs and Halal Certification The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) held the “Enhancing Awareness of the Tourism Industry About Muslim Customers” seminar on 27 February to help tourism professionals familiarize themselves further with the expertise and know-how required to best serve Muslim tourists….
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye, along with the Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), has launched an initiative on India Destination Promotion Event 2025 in Kolkata. In this regard, the event will be conducted at the Gallery Hyatt Centric and initiate a six-city strategic roadshow aimed at improving tourism cooperation between Türkiye…
Jakarta: The rich culinary legacy of Indonesia has been emphasized by the country’s tourism ministry as a crucial tactic to draw in more overseas visitors. On February 7, Hariyanto, the ministry’s deputy for tourism and infrastructure development, stated that one of Indonesia’s top priorities, both now and in the future, is culinary tourism. The official…