The Maldives has extended its 17% tourism GST regime to offshore booking platforms, tour operators and…
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Bangladesh Tourism Board honours 16 at Tourism Awards 2026
Bangladesh Tourism Board honoured 16 individuals, organisations and initiatives with the Bangladesh Tourism Award 2026 for…
From Purbachal to Bhola, Carnival Cruise wins passengers’ trust
Dhaka-Bhola journey takes just 4.5–5 hours; ferry also carries private cars, trucks A ferry service connecting…
Md. Shakawath Hossain Wins Best Sustainable Tourism Initiative of the Year at the First-Ever Bangladesh Tourism Award 2026, Organised by Bangladesh Tourism Board under the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism (MOCAT)
Md. Shakawath Hossain, Chief Executive Officer of Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC, the owning company of…
South African city tourism profiles record low Facebook engagement
South Africa’s major city tourismprofiles recorded varied Facebook activity and engagement in September, amid renewed attention on…
ASEAN to review 2002 Tourism Agreement
ASEAN tourism ministers have agreed to review the 2002 Tourism Agreement, with priorities including digitalisation, sustainability,…
The Voices: Masaru Takayama – Who gets to shape a destination?
Masaru Takayama has helped build ecotourism standards and networks across Asia. He argues that education, measurable…
China expands tourism measures ahead of extended Golden Week
China has launched a nationwide tourism consumption campaign and expanded transport capacity ahead of an extended…
Bangkok flooding: TAT issues visitor update
Severe flooding is affecting parts of Bangkok, while most tourism areas, major attractions, airports and public…
World Travel Awards 2026 honour Asia, Oceania and Indian Ocean tourism leaders
World Travel Awards 2026 recognised leading destinations, hotels, airlines, airports and tourism organisations across Asia, Oceania…