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China

China to host first World Food Tourism Conference

The first World Food Tourism Conference will be held in China’s Panda paradise Chengdu on 5-6 September 2018 simultaneously with the Travel

Asia

Could Japan be the next country to close due to overtourism?

Following the huge drop in inbound tourists after the Fukushima nuclear disaster in March 2011, the Japanese government boosted its tourism efforts and reintroduced Japan to the world. However, it seems that the Japanese are regretting it now and may be suffering from the effects of overtourism.

Asia

Philippine start-up enables travellers to explore 7,641 islands like a local

Despite having more than 7,600 tropical islands, 300 volcanoes, 400 languages and thousands of colourful festivals, the Philippines is still yet to maximise all its of its many advantages and nail its presence on the ultra-competitive Asian tourism scene.

Asia

Courtyard by Marriott on for a double in the Philippines

May has kicked off with a bang for Marriott in the Philippines. Not content with launching Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo, the brand has also announced the signing of a new 251-room property in Cebu City - The Courtyard by Marriott Cebu.

Asia

Experience beyond itineraries: we talk to a ‘serial start-up founder’

We previously posted the first part of our interview with Experience Philippines founder and CEO Giancarlo 'Gian' Gallegos, who has made us want to round up a few companions for a Random Road Trip. The self-professed 'serial start-up founder' now shares how he has turned a risky proposition into a booming business.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Building connections through Random Road Trips

We sat down with EXPH founder and CEO Giancarlo 'Gian' Gallegos, who explained how taking friends and strangers off the tourist grid goes beyond business:

India

Israel Tourism targets 100,000 Indian travellers for 2018

Cashing in on the record breaking numbers of Indian tourists heading to Israel during 2017 -- an impressive growth of 31%, the Israel Ministry of Tourism has launched its new summer campaign in India to attract travellers during the peak travel season to the country from April to June.

China

Ctrip tracks record-breaking growth in Chinese outbound tourism

Chinese tourists and their money have continued to go places in 2017, according to Ctrip and the China Tourism Academy (CTA). The leading OTA of the People's Republic of China and the state-owned institution dedicated to studying the tourism industry joined forces once again for the annual  China Outbound Tourism Travel Report. The report indicated that a record-breaking 130 million Chinese citizens travelled abroad to spend an estimated total of $115.3 billion on holidays. This number of outbound travellers is up 7.0% from 122 million in 2016, with total spend lifted by 5% year-on-year.

Asia

Cebu Properties recognized at ASEAN Tourism Awards

Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan and Quest Hotel and Conference Center Cebu, two of Chroma Hospitality's properties were recognized in the ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards. The hotels are part of the twenty-two hotels and resorts in the Philippines awarded for Green Hotel Standards and MICE venues.