Tourism
Tourism contributed 8.9 percent to the Philippine economy in 2024
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reports that the tourism sector contributed about 8.9 percent to the country’s 2024 gross domestic product (GDP).
ITE Hong Kong 2025 deemed successful by industry professionals
One of Asia’s largest travel trade events, ITE Hong Kong, successfully ran its fifth live edition since 2021 from 12th to 15th June in Halls 1A to 1E of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC.)
Umana Bali teams up with Utama Spice for Global Wellness Day
To mark this year’s Global Wellness Day, LXR Hotels & Resorts’ Umana Bali tied up with Balinese wellness pioneer Utama Spice for a meaningful and immersive experience.
Shanghai to roll out Easy Go app for foreign travellers
Shanghai is getting ready to implement Easy Go, a digital application that seeks to improve the travel experience for foreign travellers in China.
BREAKING: Israeli Ministry of Tourism reports over 22,000 tourists seek to evacuate
Danny Shachar, director-general of Israel’s Ministry of Tourism, has released a list naming 22,000 tourists seeking evacuation flights out of the embattled Middle Eastern nation.
Accor’s yacht Orient Express outfitted with BIO-SEA water treatment system
Water treatment specialist BIO-UV Group has supplied its BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system to French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique for operation aboard the Orient Express, the first in a series of Accor-operated luxury sailing yachts.
Arabian Travel Market emphasises the role of the Asia Pacific in the future of tourism
A new report following this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) shows that the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is poised for significant tourism growth.
Kyoto draws tourists in with Kyoto Summer Special Openings
Kyoto City warmly welcomes travellers and culture lovers coming in for the summer to explore some of its most treasured
Ireland’s Greatest Road Trips – the Causeway Coast and Wild Atlantic Way
It’s now even easier to explore the island of Ireland’s beautiful north coast with a new 10-night holiday combining two
‘Incredible Madhya Pradesh’ Records 134.1 Million Visitors in 2024
Madhya Pradesh, rich in diversity and heritage, continues to emerge as one of India’s most vibrant tourism destinations. Known for
Cambodia’s Cardamom Tented Camp strikes gold at ICRT Southeast Asia Responsible Tourism Awards
Cardamom Tented Camp ecolodge in Cambodia took home the gold award in the Nature Positive category of the 2025 ICRT Southeast Asia Responsible Tourism Awards.
Philippine Department of Tourism teams up with Mastercard
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) formally entered a strategic collaboration with global payments firm Mastercard as of Wednesday, 18th June.
Guided vacation firm Trafalgar presents its 2024 Impact Report
The Travel Corporation (TTC)’s guided vacation company Trafalgar continues to lay the foundation for transparency and accountability within the travel industry by advocating for a balance of tourism that provides value and support for local communities.
Hospitality and travel professionals laud Maximum Occupancy West Coast 2025
Last week’s Maximum Occupancy West Coast 2025 conference brought together over 150 professionals from across Western Australia (WA)'s hotel, tourism, and accommodation sectors.
Co-op Holidays announces partnership with G Adventures
Your Co-op Travel’s in-house tour operator Co-op Holidays just entered a partnership with small-group adventure travel firm G Adventures.
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