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Philippines’ Hundred Islands National Park reports over 377,000 guests in 2025
Officials at the Hundred Islands National Park in the northern Philippines report that the park drew in 377,968 tourists in 2025. The total was further broken down as 366,228 domestic tourists, and 11,740 foreign guests. Most tourists visited in April and May, with over 65,000 arrivals each month over the…
Global star LISA is the newest brand ambassador for the Amazing Thailand campaign
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) kicked 2026 off with the announcement that global superstar Lalisa “LISA” Manobal is the new face of its long-running Amazing Thailand campaign. The tourism board released a teaser for its Feel All The Feelings TV commercial, the first to feature LISA as campaign ambassador.…
Tourism Malaysia formalises collaboration with Weixin Pay
Tourism Malaysia and Chinese payment solutions platform Weixin Pay formalised their strategic collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) on Thursday, 8th January. This agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening Malaysia’s tourism promotion efforts and enhancing the overall travel experience for Chinese visitors. At the same…
Archipelago regales Indonesian diners with the flavours of Korea
Indonesian hospitality group Archipelago offers guests an authentic Korean dining experience through its new 60 Seconds to Seoul initiative. Running from January to June, 60 Seconds to Seoul takes diners on a culinary journey inspired by Seoul’s vibrant street food scene across Archipelago’s hotel network throughout Indonesia. The initiative is…
Belavia Belarusian Airlines’ Minsk-Pattaya flight takes off
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed Belavia Belarusian Airlines’ inaugural direct flight from Minsk to Pattaya (U-Tapao Rayong–Pattaya International Airport) on Friday, 9th January at 12.00 Hrs. It is part of a two-route expansion from Belarus to Pattaya and Phuket that increases long-haul connectivity to Thailand under the TAT’s…