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World Bank shows how integrated tourism is boosting communities in Indonesia
The Indonesia Tourism Development Project (ITDP), a joint initiative between the Indonesian government and the World Bank, is enabling communities in Lombok and Lake Toba to improve their livelihoods.
Tourism Malaysia’s Super Sale Campaign 2025 is now ongoing
Tourism Malaysia, in collaboration with Mastercard and over 100 key players in the tourism industry kicked off its month-long Malaysia Super Sale Campaign 2025 last 1st March.
VFS Global: Filipinos may still apply for Japan visas via travel agencies
Filipino travellers applying for Japan visas may still submit their applications through an accredited travel agent even when VFS Global opens its Japanese visa application centre (JVAC) on 7th April.
Thailand introduces TAGTHAi EASY PAY for foreign travellers
International visitors in Thailand may now enjoy hassle-free, cashless transactions throughout the country with TAGTHAi EASY PAY.
Philippine government works to streamline travel practices
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) convened its Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC) on Tuesday, 18th March, as the government boosts its efforts to streamline travel processes while addressing key challenges in the Philippine tourism industry.
Tourism Malaysia holds its first consumer event in China
Tourism Malaysia hosted its first-ever consumer event in China since the pandemic from 7th to 9th March.
Villages in the Northern Philippines are benefiting from tourism
The recent efforts of the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT)’s search for more destinations in the Northern Philippines has proven fruitful.
Japan reports 16.9 percent increase in tourist arrivals in February
The Japan Tourism Organisation (JTO) reports that the estimated number of foreign arrivals in February 2025 was up by 16.9 percent from the total recorded in February 2024.
China’s Green Book of Tourism forecasts a promising future for the sector
The Tourism Research Centre of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences released the latest edition of China’s Green Book of Tourism on Friday, 14th March.
Tourism New Zealand brings its country into Minecraft
Tourism New Zealand teamed up with Warner Brothers Pictures and Mojang Studios to enable gamers to “play” New Zealand in Minecraft.
Philippines generates over US$10 million in sales leads at ITB Berlin
The Philippine Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) announced that its participation at the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) Berlin 2025 in Berlin, Germany yielded over US$10 million in sales leads.
Tourism Authority of Thailand celebrates 65th anniversary
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) marks its 65th anniversary today, 18th March, celebrating decades of dedication to establishing Thailand as a world-class tourist destination.
Taiwanese government proposes disclosure mechanism for China travel
Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) seeks to propose amendments echoing President William Lai’s call for a disclosure mechanism covering Taiwanese officials travelling to China.
Global OTAs report growing popularity of Vietnam’s tourism brand
A number of online travel agencies (OTAs) and booking platforms report that Vietnam is gaining increasing recognition and competitiveness as one of the world’s most searched destinations.
Eastern Visayas reports PHP 39.33 billion in tourism revenues for 2024
The Eastern Visayas regional office of the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) reports that the Central Philippine region earned PHP 39.33 billion in tourism revenues in 2024.
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