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Where Hospitality Meets Humanity: Hotel Designers Reimagine Space and Spirit at HTC2025
BANGKOK — In a region celebrated for hospitality excellence, the 4th Hospitality Thailand Conference (#HTC2025) offered more than just trend talk—it
Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs to offer more efficient services at Aseana hub
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) opened an express lane geared towards more efficient delivery of passport and consular services at its primary hub in the southern Manila suburb of Parañaque..
Japan to begin pre-arrival screening of visa-free travellers in 2028
Japan’s Ministry of Justice announced that pre-arrival screening of travellers who do not require a visa to enter the country will commence in 2028.
BREAKING: Philippine tourism secretary tenders resignation
In compliance with a directive from Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jnr, tourism secretary Christina Frasco has formally tendered her courtesy resignation as of noon today, 22nd May.
The Soul of Luxury: Jason Friedman Headlines The Boutique Hotel Series Bangkok to Redefine Unforgettable Experiences
In the world of boutique luxury, few names command as much respect—or reverence—as Jason M. Friedman. On May 29,
The pros and cons of a regional unified visa
The concept of a unified visa is not a new one, seeing how the European Union (EU) has been offering
VFS Global and TAAI organise Visa Insights Workshop in Hyderabad
In a significant step towards enhancing the visa application experience for Indian travellers, VFS Global, the world’s leading technology services
Beyond the Crisis: A 10-Point Plan to Help Build-Back-Better Tourism in Thailand
HUA HIN: Thailand’s once-thriving tourism sector is now navigating turbulent waters. Foreign arrivals are falling short of expectations, with a
Philippines to increase number of visas issued to western retirees
The Philippines announced that it is augmenting the number of Special Resident Retiree’s Visas (SRRVs) it issues to 4,000 this
Thailand Tourism: Time to Rethink, Rebuild, and Regenerate
I have had the privilege of living and working in Thailand since 1991, and over the decades I’ve seen this
Wellness, wild escapes, and global bites: What’s driving 2025 travel in Middle East, Africa & beyond
Wellness, nature-based retreats, and culinary adventures are driving a sharp rise in travel across Eastern Europe, the Middle East,
From sorrow to spectacle: the impact of recent Vatican events on religious tourism
The passing of Pope Francis in the Vatican made its mark on various sectors of society, so it is not
Travel agencies: lasting relevance despite the onslaught of the digital age
Considering the number of online travel agencies (OTAs) currently operating, in-person travel agencies remain a key player in the global
Solon: Passport tampering could strike a blow against Philippine tourism
Philippine senator Sherwin Gatchalian released a statement on Thursday, 1st May, calling out how deliberate tampering of passports will threaten
UN Tourism holds two key forums at Expo 2025 Osaka
UN Tourism recently hosted two official forums at the ongoing Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, uniting public and private sector
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