Abu Dhabi waives visa fees for Indian tourists as Gulf travel competition heats up

Buildings on Al Reem island in Abu Dhabi timelapse panorama from above. Aerial cityscape of Al…

India partners with Netflix to promote film tourism

India’s Ministry of Tourism has added a Netflix-inspired section to the Incredible India portal, highlighting filming…

RISE 2026 to address women’s leadership in Thailand’s hospitality sector

Lily Udomkunnatum, Managing Director, Burasiri Hotel Group; Mary Pakamard, Managing Director & Principal Designer, M2 Plus;…

Malaysia Business Events Week highlights business events as a catalyst for growth

Malaysia Business Events Week 2026 brought together industry leaders and stakeholders in Kuala Lumpur to discuss…

Japan to introduce tax refund system for duty-free shopping from November 2026

Japan will change its tax-free shopping system from November 2026, replacing point-of-sale exemptions with a refund…

UTSSOB to Organize Professional Workshop on Meaningful Tourism and China Source Market

The United Tourism Stakeholders Society of Bangladesh (UTSSOB) organized a meeting on the evening of August…

Indian travellers turn monsoon season into micro-cation opportunity

Airbnb data shows growing demand for short domestic trips in India during the monsoon season, with…

IHG to introduce Kimpton brand to Phang Nga with new beachfront resort

IHG Hotels & Resorts will open Kimpton Phang Nga Natai Beach in 2028, expanding its luxury…

Tourism Australia unveils Tourism 2035 strategy to grow high-value demand

Tourism Australia has launched its Tourism 2035 strategy, outlining priorities to increase high-value visitor spending, strengthen…

Indonesia links creative economy development with tourism through new Malang centre

Indonesia has launched a Creative Beauty Ecosystem Center in Malang, combining beauty industry development, technology and  tourism connectivity…