Cultural Tourism
Thailand expands medical tourism market as global travelers seek holistic luxury
One particular Southeast Asian country has taken the lead when it comes to mixing holistic wellness and the utmost in luxury in tourism, and that’s Thailand.
Georgia woos Chinese travelers as visa-free policy fuels tourism hopes
With Georgian National Day, 26th May, coinciding with the opening of this year’s edition of ITB China, the country put on an immersive cultural showcase for those attending the opening gala last night, 25th May, at W Shanghai - The Bund.
Indonesia’s remote regions land luxury hotels as overtourism impacts Bali
For Indonesia, the global hospitality brands setting up shop in the region’s largest archipelago are making a well-calculated move to lesser-known destinations that also have their own range of attractions to lure in world-weary travellers.
Timor-Leste eyes 200,000 annual travellers as regional interest shifts to niche markets
What can Timor-Leste do to draw the interest of global travellers, encouraging them to make the shift from better-known destinations to the newest addition to the regional roster?
South Korea pivots to immersive heritage as tourism deficit persists despite BTS return
South Korean tourism has certainly benefited from the Hallyu Wave of recent years, with people coming in from even the most distant corners of the world to catch a piece of the action.
Siargao faces cultural crisis as foreign influx triggers ‘invasive tourism’ warnings
Many experts feel that Siargao could be a case study for a disturbing trend referred to as invasive tourism wherein foreigners come to locations in droves, essentially taking over local communities, imposing their own rules and customs, and compromising local culture and security.
Macao scales up tourism master plan as China prepares for 2026 APEC summit
With China slated to host the 2026 APEC summit in November, its special autonomous region Macao kicked off the festivities by rolling out the red carpet for the 14th run of the Macao International Travel (Trade) Expo (MITE).
Italy’s cultural tourism sees geographic shift
Italy's cultural tourism landscape is evolving, with new data revealing that culture remains a primary motivator for 34.7% of travellers.
Blue Jasmine luxury train rolls into Uthai Thani as Thailand expands heritage rail tourism
With the Thai countryside unfolding before them, guests aboard the well-appointed Blue Jasmine found themselves in for the ultimate in moving luxury as they made their way to Uthai Thani.
Managing overtourism as global travel recovers
Overtourism was one of the buzzwords of 2025 and was an issue that could no longer be swept under the
Why Modern Travelers Are Looking Beyond Attractions — And How Cultural Experiences Are Filling the Gap
Why Modern Travelers Are Looking Beyond Traditional Attractions The global travel industry is undergoing a noticeable shift. Many travelers today
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.
Khiri Travel launches two new Asian tour series
Khiri Travel announced the launch of two major series of tour products ahead of its appearance at this year’s ITB Berlin.
Eaton HK casts the spotlight on Hong Kong’s diverse art scene this March
Eaton HK’s diverse art programming receives recognition during March, Hong Kong art month, as its community and emerging art-focused gallery, Tomorrow Maybe, features as Cultural Partner of Art Basel Hong Kong 2025.
Cebu Pacific honoured by DOST-Philippine Textile Research Institute
Cebu Pacific was recently recognised by the Philippine Textile Research Institute of the country’s Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PTRI) for the way it has promoted local weaving traditions into the context of travel and tourism.
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