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Adventure Tourism

Hong Kong Tourism Board celebrates one million Filipino visitors milestone

As Hong Kong welcomed its one millionth visitor from the Philippines last November, the Hong Kong Tourism Board commemorated the event with a special dinner at Shangri-La at the Fort, Bonifacio Global City on Wednesday, 5th February.

Adventure Tourism

Tourism New Zealand sees significant potential of India as source market

As it gears up for Kiwi Link India in July of this year, Tourism New Zealand cited the potential of the South Asian nation as a significant source market.

Asia

Iloilo City significantly increases festival budget for 2025

Iloilo in the Central Philippines recently raised its budget for various festivals in 2025 to around US$891,000, significantly higher than the US $689,000 from last year.

Americas

Philippines impresses visitors at 2025 New York Travel & Adventure Show

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) put its best foot forward at the recently-concluded New York Travel & Adventure Show.

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Cambodian ambassadors vow to drive inbound tourism

Ten Cambodian ambassadors expressed their commitment to promote their country as a prime destination to locals in their respective assignments.

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Singapore Tourism Board Oceania launches new marketing platform with Komodo

Singapore Tourism Board (STB)’s Oceania bureau has gone with international social media and influencer marketing agency Komodo to launch a new marketing platform called The Journey.

Adventure Tourism

Thailand puts best foot forward at Mumbai’s Outbound Travel Mart 2025

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) showcased its home country’s diverse attractions at Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2025 in Mumbai from 30th January to 1st February.

Adventure Tourism

TAT introduces the Amazing Thailand Romance Month Privileges for February

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) introduces its Amazing Thailand Romance Month Privileges campaign.

Annual Reports

Southeast Asia welcomes over 123 million foreign arrivals in 2024

Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) collectively welcomed over 123 million foreign tourists over the past year.

Asia

Thailand’s Transport Company aims to boost cross-border bus travel

Thailand’s interprovincial bus operator Transport Company announced its plans to use its current slate of 11 bus routes to Laos and Cambodia to boost cross-border travel among tourists between Thailand and its regional neighbours.

Asia

Philippines generates close to US$7.5 million in sales leads at ASEAN Tourism Forum

More foreign tourists are expected to visit the Philippines after the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) generated close to a record US$ 7.5 million in sales leads at the recently concluded ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2025 in Malaysia.

Asia

Mang Inasal, Philippine Department of Tourism bring “Love the Flavors, Love the Philippines” campaign to Cebu

Mang Inasal and the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) kicked off the 2025 leg of their joint Love the Flavors, Love the Philippines campaign at this year’s Sinulog Festival in Cebu City.

Air

Malaysia Airlines brings its “Time For” campaign to London’s streets

Malaysia Airlines takes its new Time For campaign to the streets of London, unveiling a fleet of branded taxis to captivate the city's vibrant audience.

Adventure Tourism

Philippines launches Very Important Pinoy Tours 2025

The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu officially launched the 2025 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour for tourists in the United States who want to visit the Philippines.

Asia

Philippines seeks to draw tourists in from Europe, India, and Middle East

The Philippines is refocusing its tourism efforts for 2025 in order to woo tourists from Europe, India, and the highly-coveted Middle East luxury market.