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Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur unveils festive offerings

Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur unveils festive offerings

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National Gallery Singapore unveils The Gallery Benches initiative

National Gallery Singapore has launched The Gallery Benches, a public art initiative featuring ten red benches shaped from the Gallery’s logo, placed across various locations in Singapore from 9 to 18 January 2026.

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Hwacheon ice fishing festival draws global visitors

The annual Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival commenced on Saturday in the mountainous town of Hwacheon, South Korea, offering a plethora of winter activities until 1 February.

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Philippines’ Hundred Islands National Park reports over 377,000 guests in 2025

Officials at the Hundred Islands National Park in the northern Philippines report that the park drew in 377,968 tourists in 2025.

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Global star LISA is the newest brand ambassador for the Amazing Thailand campaign

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) kicked 2026 off with the announcement that global superstar Lalisa “LISA” Manobal is the new face of its long-running Amazing Thailand campaign. 

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Etiqa launches Project Firefly to protect mangroves

Etiqa has unveiled Project Firefly, an environmental initiative focused on preserving Malaysia's iconic firefly habitats along Sungai Panjang in Sabak Bernam.

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Tourism Malaysia formalises collaboration with Weixin Pay

Tourism Malaysia and Chinese payment solutions platform Weixin Pay formalised their strategic collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) on Thursday, 8th January.

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Archipelago regales Indonesian diners with the flavours of Korea

Indonesian hospitality group Archipelago offers guests an authentic Korean dining experience through its new 60 Seconds to Seoul initiative.

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Belavia Belarusian Airlines’ Minsk-Pattaya flight takes off

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed Belavia Belarusian Airlines’ inaugural direct flight from Minsk to Pattaya (U-Tapao Rayong–Pattaya International Airport) on Friday, 9th January at 12.00 Hrs. 

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AiAsia X to resume highly-popular KL-Busan route

AirAsia X (AAX) announced the imminent resumption of its highly frequented flights connecting Malaysia to South Korea’s largest coastal city, Busan.

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Eastern Thailand tourism slows as falling international spend offsets arrival gains

Eastern Thailand enters 2026 on stable ground, but with clear signals that the market is changing.

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Ruhfar launches to serve $225b halal travel market

Ruhfar launches to serve $225b halal travel market

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The iconic La Résidence Phou Vao reopens

La Résidence Phou Vao recently reopened to the public following an extensive transformation.

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Nautika urges budget boost for island tourism

Nautika, a leader in the tourism and maritime services sector, has expressed its hopes for the upcoming Union Budget to enhance facilities for island destinations and promote sustainable growth.

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Royal Caribbean offers savings for Chinese New Year

Royal Caribbean is celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year with its Royal Ang Bao Sale, offering guests up to SGD168 in savings on select 3- and 4-night sailings aboard the Ovation of the Seas.

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