Cultural Tourism
Taiwan reports over 7.85 million tourist arrivals in 2024
The Taiwan Tourism Administration announced that international arrivals to the country exceeded 7.85 million in 2024.
Malaysia expects significant increase in foreign arrivals for 2025
Officials from Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) expect a significant number of foreign arrivals for this year.
Thailand surpasses 35 million arrivals target for this year
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that international tourist arrivals for this year surpassed its target of 35 million visitors, generating over 1.8 trillion Baht in tourism revenue.
Luang Prabang reports significant increase in foreign arrivals for 2024
Lonely Planet reports that over 1.9 million domestic and foreign visitors visited Luang Prabang province in the first 11 months of 2024.
Experts report on travel trends in Bali for 2024
Academics from the Unud Tourism Excellence Center in Bali recently presented their findings regarding tourism trends and traveler habits for the past 12 months.
Thailand rings in the new year with its Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites visitors to ring in the New Year with the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025 at Nagaraphirom Park.
Philippine tourism outperforms pre-pandemic figures in 2024
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) reports that 2024 was an exceptional year for the country as it outperformed 2019 figures in terms of tourist receipts.
Ginzan Onzen combats overtourism by limiting entry to day-trippers
The popular Northern Japanese town Ginzan Onsen began limiting entry to day-trippers on Monday, 23rd December, to mitigate overtourism to the area.
Kyoto takes stand against overtourism
The Japanese city of Kyoto continues to combat overtourism and will not be reopening certain areas in key locations to tourists in 2025.
Jim Thompson retail forges a new era with its first lifestyle store at One Bangkok
Calling all fashionistas, foodies, and fans of Thai culture. Jim Thompson, the Thai silk brand, has stepped into a new
Pacific Asia Travel Association releases 2025 PATA Patterns Report
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland just released its 2025 PATA Patterns report, revealing key travel trends set to shape tourism across the Pacific Asia region.
Meliá Chiang Mai brings a touch of indigenous colour to the Holidays
Meliá Chiang Mai showcases an appealing selection of charming decorations made from natural and recycled materials this festive season to support the livelihoods and cultural traditions of Northern Thailand’s vibrant hill tribes.
UNESCO names two Thai specialities among world’s intangible heritage
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that UNESCO has chosen two significant aspects of Thai intangible cultural heritage, the renowned Thai dish Tomyum Kung and the traditional kebaya garment, for inclusion in its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
SeaTrek to increase conservation projects in 2025
Expedition cruise company SeaTrek announced that it is expanding the number of local conservation projects it will be supporting in Indonesia for 2025.
Arabian Travel Market to focus on innovation, connectivity, and customisation
Key industry trends, particularly innovation, connectivity, and customisation take centre stage at the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) slated for 28th April to 1st May 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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