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Hong Kong and Macau tour operators meet with Seychelles Tourism officials 24-Feb-2012

An impressive group of private sector tourism professionals, along with the island's Ambassador for China and their Tourism Board, are in Hong Kong for a workshop and meetings with Hong Kong and Macau

Golf tourism to promote Sarawak 23-Feb-2012

In an effort to promote Sarawak and its attractions across the globe, the state is looking at further promoting its golf tourism sector as it has a number of top class golf courses.

Life Resort plots new Ha Long Bay sailings 23-Feb-2012

Life Heritage Resort Ha Long Bay unveiled three overnight itineraries, last week, using its own fleet of heritage junks to tour the UNESCO Natural Heritage Site.

Vietnam Airlines raises stakes in Jetstar 23-Feb-2012

Australian carrier Qantas said Wednesday that Vietnam Airlines will take a majority share in its Jetstar Pacific offshoot from the Vietnamese State Capital Investment Corporation.

Visit the oldest pottery village in Southeast Asia 22-Feb-2012

Bau Truc is located some 10 kilometres south of Phan Rang town. The small village is home to more than 400 families, of which 85 per cent are in the traditional pottery business.

Halong Bay cave joins world's top 10 sites 22-Feb-2012

Sung Sot cave (or Surprising cave), one of the largest caves in Ha Long Bay, has been voted as one of 10 most beautiful caves of the world by the Association of Tourism Offices and Brokers of the

Details of 2012 tourism season 22-Feb-2012

We wrote tourism trends for 2012 in our previous article. We shared the fact expressed by tourism experts with you: The economic difficulties that affect the world and especially Europe will push

Philippines seeks more tourists with new campaign 22-Feb-2012

The Philippines has hundreds of tropical beaches, some of the world's best dive sites, ancient rice terraces and a unique culture that mixes Asian, Spanish and American influences.

PG teams up with Silkair 22-Feb-2012

Bangkok Airways announced, last week, a code-share agreement with Silk Air on certain flights between Singapore, Samui Island, Phuket and Chiang Mai, effective 15 February.

Green tourism given an airing 22-Feb-2012

Vietnam tourism experts say preserving the World Heritage Site Hue is a priority as tourism to the historic destination is growing at a rapid pace.

Go for golf tourism! 21-Feb-2012

The state has been urged to look seriously into golf sports tourism as Sarawak has a number of top-class golf courses.

Airlines get international rights granted 21-Feb-2012

India's domestic carrier Jet Airways along with other domestic airlines year long battle to obtain international flying rights may be granted in as little as a month.

Australian travel industry must adapt for more tourists from China 21-Feb-2012

THE Australian travel industry must adapt to meet the coming boom in the outbound market from China.

Indian tourists to spend billions in Malaysia this year 21-Feb-2012

Malaysian tourism officials are optimistic Indian holidaymakers will continue to spend billions of ringgit in Malaysia this year despite global economic strain or airlines revamping routes.

Tourism board finally ready for action 21-Feb-2012

After three years of deliberations, Indonesia's long-awaited tourism board is finally in operation this year, armed with Rp 23 billion (USD2.55 million) in starting capital from the central

Ministry all out to woo tourists 20-Feb-2012

Its Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen, said the focus would be on the Japanese, Indian, Middle Eastern and Asian market.

Vietnamese call on to clear evils to clean tourism sector 20-Feb-2012

A reader wrote that some months ago, during a business trip in Nha Trang, his team decided to drive a car to Cam Ranh themselves. It was 6 pm and it got dark, therefore, the team lost its way.

Malaysia woos premium Indian tourists 20-Feb-2012

Tourism Malaysia has decided to woo premium Indian tourists to its leisure destinations. Nearly 6,93,056 Indian tourists have visited Malaysia in 2011 as compared to modest 1,40,000 arrivals in 2001.

Tourism operators told to keep up 20-Feb-2012

The Federal Tourism Minister has called on Tasmanian tourism operators to adjust their products to suit international markets.

Intrepid travellers seek trekking adventures on karst plateau trip 20-Feb-2012

Dong Van-based Karst Plateau Travel offers amazing trekking routes between the rocky town, ethnic Mong villages in Ma Le and Thien Huong as well as up to the Ma Pi Leng mountain pass.

Australia must offer China tourists more 20-Feb-2012

The Australian travel industry must adapt to meet the coming boom in the outbound market from China, with analysts forecasting 100 million Chinese travellers by 2020, a senior travel industry

Medical tourists opting for sea, sand, sun and surgery 18-Feb-2012

When a friend returned from holiday recently looking remarkably refreshed, I couldn't help but wonder whether her newfound radiance was simply the result of relaxation, or if she hadn't had a sly fix

Hong Kong retains positive tourism outlook 18-Feb-2012

DESPITE the grim economic outlook in certain source markets, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is targeting 44.2 million visitors this year, a 5.5 per cent jump over 2011. Shorthaul inbound traffic

Indonesia flies high at Singapore Airshow 18-Feb-2012

Indonesian buyers dominated this year's Singapore Airshow, underscoring the vast Southeast Asian archipelago's growing importance in the world aviation industry.

Maldives tourism hit by negative reports 18-Feb-2012

MALDIVES authorites have pleaded with foreign media outlets to be more objective when reporting about the political crisis in the country, saying it was beginning to affect its tourism industry.