Religious Tourism
Cruise tourism brings benefits to communities in the Northern Philippines
The arrival of international cruise ships at ports in the Northern Philippines’ Ilocos Region is significantly boosting the importance of cruise tourism in the country.
Balinese authorities: tourists must abide by customs for Nyepi
Bali's leading Hindu authorities have issued updated guidance regarding the observance of Nyepi, the Day of Silence, on 29th March.
Alserkal Avenue presents Ramadan programme ‘Interrupting Patterns’
Alserkal Avenue presents Interrupting Patterns, a programme that invites audiences to collectively sit with the interruption of time itself during Ramadan—a moment in the year that shifts our rhythms, bringing us together in reflection.
AYANA Bali invites travellers to experience the sacred silence of Nyepi
AYANA Bali invites guests to experience for themselves the sacred stillness that characterises Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, this March.
Iloilo City significantly increases festival budget for 2025
Iloilo in the Central Philippines recently raised its budget for various festivals in 2025 to around US$891,000, significantly higher than the US $689,000 from last year.
Philippine Department of Tourism’s Bicol office advises travellers to transact only with accredited providers
The Philippine Department of Tourism’s office in the Southern Luzon province of Bicol (DOT-5) is advising tourists to transact only with accredited operators and service providers.
Flyadeal targets 75,000 overseas Hajj pilgrims in 2025
Flyadeal expects to carry over 75,000 pilgrims on dedicated international charters during this year’s Hajj season.
Cambodia working to draw in Muslim tourists
Following a 23 percent rise in foreign tourist numbers in 2024, Cambodia is working to welcome a greater number of Muslim tourists this year.
Mang Inasal, Philippine Department of Tourism bring “Love the Flavors, Love the Philippines” campaign to Cebu
Mang Inasal and the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) kicked off the 2025 leg of their joint Love the Flavors, Love the Philippines campaign at this year’s Sinulog Festival in Cebu City.
Mahakumbh drives India’s 21.4% visa application growth: Atlys
Atlys, a visa processing platform, announces a 21.4% increase in inbound travel to India for spiritual purposes, primarily driven by Mahakumbh and other major festivals.
Agoda reports on Hong Kong travel trends for the Lunar New Year
Digital travel platform Agoda released a report on travel trends for Hong Kong travelers during the upcoming Lunar New Year.
ITCX to be held from 17–19 Feb in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
World’s biggest International Temples Convention and Expo (ITCX) announces its second edition in Tirupati in February 2025.
EaseMyTrip unveils Theerth Yatri Sewa Booth in Ayodhya
EaseMyTrip.com, one of India’s leading travel tech platforms, through its spiritual tourism initiative EasyDarshan, has partnered with the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) to inaugurate the Theerth Yatri Sewa Booth at Lata Mangeshkar Chowk.
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve offers an immersive experience into the observance of Nyepi
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, invites guests to experience the unique and tranquil observance of Nyepi, Bali's annual Day of Silence in the heart of Ubud's natural beauty.
ixigo starts micro website for Maha Kumbh 2025
Ixigo has introduced a dedicated microsite to help devotees, pilgrims, and travellers plan for Maha Kumbh 2025, which is taking place in Prayagraj from 13 January to 26 February 2025.
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