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Philippines reports all-time-high in tourism revenues for 2024

The Philippines reports that its tourism sector earned an all-time high revenue of nearly US$13 billion in 2024, marking an improvement of 126.75 percent from pre-pandemic levels.

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Hong Kong sees Mainland China as primary source market for the next five years

Hong Kong secretary for culture, sports, and tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui opines that Mainland China will remain the territory’s primary source market for at least another five years.

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Bali stands firm on decision not to develop Halal tourism

While the Bali Tourism Board is keen on promoting inclusivity, it remains firm in its decision to reject the development of Halal tourism labeling and registration in the province.

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Hong Kong gets Pandastic for the Lunar New Year

Hong Kong gets totally Pandastic as it gets ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year thanks to two locally-bred giant panda cubs waiting to make their public debut.

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Japan National Tourism Organisation encourages foreigners to visit other parts of the country

The Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) is urging foreign tourists to consider less popular destinations within the country rather than focus on Tokyo and Kyoto.

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Tourism Malaysia hailed as National Tourism Organisation of the Year at Indonesia Travel & Tourism Awards

Tourism Malaysia received the National Tourism Organisation of the Year for a fifth consecutive year at the 15th Indonesia Travel & Tourism Awards.

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Malaysia formally launches the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign

Malaysia launched its highly-anticipated Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign on Monday, 6th January, in a spectacular event held at Hangar 6 of the MAB Engineering Complex.

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Influx of travellers to Baguio in the Northern Philippines continues well into January 2025

Officials in the northern Philippine city of Baguio report that both tourism and hospitality remain robust at the start of 2025.

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Taiwan introduces digital nomad visa

Taiwan’s National Development Council formally launched the new Taiwan Digital Nomad Visa at a ceremony held in Tainan City last 20th December.

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Macau gears up for its return to ITB Berlin

Through its tourism officials, Macau is slated to make a stunning comeback at this year’s ITB Berlin from 4th to 6th March.

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Bali targets 6.5 million tourists for 2025

Bali’s provincial tourism authorities announced their target of 6.5 million foreign tourists for 2025.

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New report reveals insights into Vietnamese adventure tourism market

American research firm Report Ocean recently released its annual report on the Vietnamese adventure tourism market.

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Tourism Authority of Thailand joins Harbin Ice and Snow Festival

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) became part of this year’s Harbin Ice and Snow Festival through a photo exhibition and cultural showcase at the Nihao! China: China Ice and Snow Tourism Overseas Promotion Season 2025.