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Thailand’s Royal Barge Procession offers a showcase for cultural heritage

Thailand’s Royal Barge Procession returns to Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River on 6 November 2026, showcasing 52 majestic barges, centuries of royal heritage and traditional craftsmanship in a rare cultural spectacle.

Cultural Tourism

India celebrates Diwali with vibrant festivities

India celebrates Diwali with vibrant festivities

Asia

Malaysia celebrates Independence Month with cultural festivities

Malaysia celebrates Independence Month with cultural festivities

Asia

Hong Kong’s Legend surpasses 500,000 monthly readers milestone

Hong Kong's Legend surpasses 500,000 monthly readers milestone

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Hainan partners with Messe Berlin as China looks to revive international inbound tourism

Messe Berlin (China) formally signed a memorandum of understanding with the provincial government of Chinese free-trade port Hainan yesterday, 26th May, on the first day of ITB China 2026.

Exclusives

Iran’s cultural sites face ruin as Israel-U.S. conflict erodes Tehran

The greatest loss in any conflict is human life. Yet war also erodes something equally irreplaceable—the cultural memory of

Appointments

Tokyo Govt social media reaches 1.37m followers

Tokyo Gov social media reaches 1.37m followers

Events | BY RAMY SALAMEH

Abu Dhabi Showcases Expanding Cultural Power and UK Partnerships at WTM 2025

Abu Dhabi used this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) in London to underline its growing influence as a year-round destination,

Features | BY RAMY SALAMEH

Jordan Gears Up for Major Tourism Growth in 2026

Jordan is gearing up for an exciting year in 2026, marked by major growth in tourism, improved access from across

Travel Trade Show

Goa to Showcase Regenerative Tourism, Culture and “Feels Like Goa” Campaign at WTM London 2025

The Department of Tourism is set to make a strong statement at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, scheduled

China

Hainan, China Unveils New Tourism Experiences

Since the beginning of 2025, an overseas promotional campaign themed “Cool Hainan” has been launched on social media platforms like

Cyprus | BY RAMY SALAMEH

Cyprus’ All-in-One Luxury Playground, welcome to City of Dreams Mediterranean

With the help from a team of concierge staff, guests step through the glass-fronted entrance of City of Dreams Mediterranean

Asia

W Hotels launch ‘W PRESENTS Retreat’

W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, announces W PRESENTS Retreat, the next chapter of its celebrated W PRESENTS global live music series showcasing a mix of emerging and establish artists.

Associations

Europe, popular for cultural immersions barring cost: LHTB

International travellers are showing increased caution about planning trips to Europe between September and December this year. This is according to the latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer (LHTB) 3/2024 published by the European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail BV, which explores the sentiment and preferences of travellers regarding long-haul travel to Europe.

Asia

Northern Philippines honours indigenous peoples with exhibition

The northern Philippine province of Pangasinan honours eleven indigenous peoples’ (IPs) communities with a special exhibition at the Banaan Pangasinan Provincial Museum.

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