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Namibia introduces online visa-on-arrival to streamline entry for international travellers

Under this new system, travelers can apply for a VoA online, at a Namibian consular post, or upon arrival at designated ports of entry

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Saudi Arabia expands tourism push with ‘Ramadan Lights’ campaign

The initiative, introduced by Saudi’s national tourism brand, ‘Saudi, Welcome to Arabia,’ is part of its ongoing global promotion under ‘This Land is Calling’ and highlights the country’s Ramadan experience across key destinations

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DOT Philippines highlights the potential of ‘Farm Tourism’

The three-day conference, organized by the International School of Sustainable Tourism (ISST) in partnership with the DOT, brought together local and international experts, policymakers, farmers, and tourism stakeholders.

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Tourism Authority of Thailand brings together local and global tourism pros at Amazing Thailand Romance Trade Meet

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted its Amazing Thailand Romance Trade Meet 2025 and Amazing Thailand Romance Networking Dinner last 21st February at The Millennium Hilton Bangkok.

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Japan mulls imposition of new tax to combat overtourism

Japan may currently be the leading destination of choice for most of the world, but overtourism is significantly impacting the country in an adverse manner.

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Conventa Trade Fair’s unique approach upholds quality over quantity

Since 2009, Conventa Trade Fair has been a meetings sector stalwart for Slovenia, taking place in the capital Ljubljana every February.

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Northern Philippine province of Ilocos hopes to hit 5M arrivals target by 2028

The office of the Philippine Department of Tourism in the Ilocos Region (DOT-1) announced an ambitious goal to hit over five million tourist arrivals by 2028.

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Booking.com signs MoU with MMPRC

Booking.com and the Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on promoting the Maldives as a premier travel destination.

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New Kai Tak Sports Park officially opens

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park officially opened its doors to the public with a major celebration on Saturday, 1st March.

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Hotel stays in Japan hit record highs for the second year in a row

The Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) reports that the number of hotel stays and those at other accommodations in the country hit record highs in 2024.

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Could Indonesia be the next global cruise tourism hub?

In light of recent cruise ship arrivals in Bali, Indonesia could be on its way to become the world's next cruise tourism hotspot.

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Tourist interest in Taiwan surged in January

Agoda reports that there was a significant surge in hotel searches for Taiwan by Asian travellers in January.

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HK$1.235 billion allocated for HKTB in the 2025-26 Budget

Dr Pang Yiu-kai, Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), thanks the Government for earmarking a total of HK$1.235 billion (approx. USD 1 15,88,02,615.79) inclusive of recurrent and additional fundings to support HKTB’s global promotional initiatives and daily operations in the 2025-26 Budget.

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TKS holds Hong Kong Outbound Seminar in Tokyo

TKS revived its annual Hong Kong Outbound Seminar for the first time since the pandemic last 13th February.

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Tourism Authority of Thailand to boost country’s appeal in China via partnership with Baidu

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Beijing Baidu Netcom Science Technology (Baidu) to strengthen Thailand’s tourism appeal among Chinese travellers.