Tourism

WTTC contemplates moving headquarters away from the UK

Another Brexit is in the works as the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) mulls over moving its head office out of the United Kingdom.

Tourism

Silver Travellers on the Move: What Older Tourists Really Need

From Undas in the Philippines and La Dia de los Muertos in Mexico, to Loy Krathong in Thailand, to Thanksgiving in the United States, the month of November kick-starts the holiday rush practically everywhere, and silver travellers are joining the throngs making their way homeward or to great escapes.

Tourism

Agoda signs understanding with Busan City government

Digital travel platform Agoda and the local government of Busan City have formed a strategic alliance to promote tourism and support tourism-related initiatives.

Tourism

Banyan Group to mark opening of 100th property with the Rainforest Festival

Independent global hospitality firm Banyan Group marks the opening of its 100th property through its first-ever Rainforest Festival.

Tourism

Ho Chi Minh City organises Vietnam-Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Programme

As the first-ever Global City Tourism Summit (GCTS) opened today, 27th October in Busan, South Korea, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism deputy director Bui Thi Ngoc Hieu organised the Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Programme.

Tourism

Israel hails the Philippines as a priority source market

A recent statement from the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) points out that the Philippines is considered by the Middle Eastern nation as a priority market.

Tourism

Tourism Authority of Thailand welcomes United Airlines’ inaugural LAX-BKK flight

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed United Airlines’ inaugural flight from Los Angeles to Bangkok on Sunday, 26th October.

Tourism

Santiburi Koh Samui starts a new season with its 100 Miles Dining Programme

S Hotels & Resorts’ luxury retreat Santiburi Koh Samui ushers in the new season with a refreshed 100 Miles Dining

Tourism

Hong Kong Tourism Board launches The Hong Kong Incentive Playbook 2.0

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) unveiled its upgraded Hong Kong Incentive Playbook 2.0: New Discovery on Friday, 24th October at a gathering of close to 300 agents and industry partners.

Tourism

Tibet’s Jebum-gang Lha-khang Temple converted to a next-generation arts hub

Chinese authorities have announced that the historic Jebum-gang Lha-khang Temple in Lhasa has been transformed from a centuries-old place of worship into a vibrant modern art center.

Tourism

Indian travel agents get acquainted with Philippine destinations at itinerary training

Travel agents in India recently got to know some of the Philippines’ leading destinations during an itinerary training session in Delhi on 15th October.

Tourism

Garrya Mù Cang Chải ushers in the winter months with its slow wellness offerings

Garrya Mù Cang Chải, the bamboo-crafted sanctuary by Banyan Group, ushers in the winter days with offerings that blend ancient Hmong healing traditions with contemporary practices.

Tourism

Ho Chi Minh City makes its mark at the 2025 World Travel Awards

Ho Chi Minh City, the jewel of the Vietnamese south, reaffirmed its position as one of the world’s foremost destinations at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2025.