Visa updates
Myanmar targets regional travellers to counter Western boycotts as ASEAN arrivals surge
Is there a way by which Myanmar can raise its profile as a tourist destination despite current circumstances?
Southeast Asian hubs tighten visa rules as local backlash over tourist ‘abuse’ peaks
While overtourism has been a serious enough issue over the past several years, tourism authorities throughout Southeast Asia are now dealing with one of its more destructive aspects: the abuse of locals at the hands of foreign travellers.
Central Asia tourism revenues surge as China expands Belt and Road investments
Central Asia is often seen as one of the final frontiers of human civilisation: vast domains where human settlements remain few and far between.
Mainland China MICE sector rises as organisers look beyond Hong Kong and Macao
We take a closer look at the Chinese MICE sector, what it specifically offers the industry, and what could give it the edge against the rest of the world.
South Korea rolls out 10-year multiple-entry visas to 14 Chinese cities
Starting March 30, South Korea will issue 10-year multiple-entry visas to residents of 14 Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen,
US loses “prime destination” status amid West Asia conflict
West Asian tourism may not be the bigger loser under such circumstances; as of press time, global experts are also seeing a drop in the US’ popularity as a tourist destination.
U.S. Embassy Bangkok Townhall Offered Clarity, Candor and Connection
Bangkok, Thailand. Some events leave you with a notebook full of talking points. Others leave you with something more useful:
UK tightens border security as mandatory digital travel permits go global
The UK ETA mandatory 2026 enforcement marks a pivotal shift in British immigration policy. Additionally, from 25 February 2026, every eligible traveller must
Philippines notes 6.32% increase in Taiwanese tourist arrivals
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) recently reported that there was a 6.32 percent increase in Taiwanese arrivals in the country over the past year.
UK eVisa rollout transforms visa application process
UK eVisa rollout transforms visa application process
Philippine officials and VFS Global launch contract verification services in Dubai
Officials from the Philippine Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and VFS Global formally inaugurated the new Contract Verification Centre (CVC) in Dubai earlier this week.
European summer travel faces gridlock as EES tech glitches and staffing shortages mount
As Europe moves closer to the full launch of its biometric Entry/Exit System (EES), concerns are intensifying across the aviation
ASEAN debates unified visa as members raise regional security issues
At the recently concluded ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026, member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) again brought the topic of a unified visa to the discussion table.
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