TripAdvisor has revealed their travelers’ best-of-the-best picks for beaches-2019 worldwide and in different regions. We are somewhat disappointed to see only two Asian beaches in the world top–25 but the top–25 for Asia looks very nice.
According to the latest figures revealed by the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia, last year, the tourism sector generated USD4.3 billion in revenue showing a steady 20% growth compared to 2017.
If you are flying from Europe to the east or from any of the Southeast Asian country west, your travel plans may be affected by closure of Pakistan airspace and Indian restriction for flights at eight Indian airports due to tensions between Pakistan and India.
The Health Ministry of Malaysia releases Aedes mosquitoes infected with the Wolbachia bacteria to help combat dengue fever as mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria cannot spread dengue virus.
Phnom Penh, Battambang and Siem Reap, three cities in Cambodia, were chosen for ASEAN urban planning scheme that focuses on smart and sustainable urban development.
Six cleanest cities in the country has been selected in this year's National Clean City competition. These cities will represent Cambodia and compete with other ASEAN cities in an all-ASEAN contest that will take place in Brunei in January next year.
Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18, the first semi-high speed intercity train of India launched on February, 15 to serve the route between New Delhi and Varanasi via Allahabad and Kanpur, will soon add three new routes to its portfolio.
IRCTC, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, a subsidiary of Indian Railways, introduced their latest offering – Ram Sethu tour package that will take visitors on a 3-night 4-day temple tour in South India.
A two-day summit meeting, the 2019 North Korea–United States Hanoi Summit Vietnam, will be held on February, 27–28 in Hanoi. The National Tourism Administration of Vietnam (VNAT) sees the event as a great opportunity for promotion of tourism in the country.
A new daily air sightseeing route between Da Nang and Hue will be laucnhed on April, 25. Hai Au Aviation will operate seaplane trips between the two destinations for those who prefer to get acquainted with local sights in style: from aboard a seaplane.
The Department of Tourism of the Philippines are eyeing rehabilitation of Siargao and Coron islands. Sustainable tourism is high priority for the national government and rehabilitation efforts will continue country-wide.
Philippine Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Philippines, will upgrade their computer system in March this year. It will probably help the airline to become a 5-star airline, thus getting one of the highest global recognitions in the aviation industry.
A recently opened Phuket's new themed park 'Tribhum: The Mystical Three Worlds' transports visitors to a mystical realm of Siamese legend and fantasy. A 3D walkthrough adventure theme park and the island's newest tourist attraction is located in front of the Floresta Zone of Central Phuket in Phuket Town.
Thailand will host the 69th edition of the Miss World Pageant contest. As it was announced last week, the month-long festival and final will take place in Thailand in December this year at Phaya Thai Palace in Bangkok.
Now visitor of Star Alliance website get access to search for flights, airfares and direct bookings thanks to the partnership between one of the largest global airline alliances and Skyscanner, a travel metasearch engine.
The Ministry of Transport of Thailand is ready to accept more bids for the high-speed rail project in March. 12 contracts for construction of a 235 kilometer stretch of high-speed railway are to be audited during February and March, too.
The Royal Express, an exclusively designed sightseeing Japanese train is coming to Hokkaido. It is operated by Tokyu Dentetsu, one of the major private railway companies in the Tokyo area and is already serving tourists who want to explore Tokyo and its surroundings.
Foreign visitors arrivals to Japan hit a historic maximum in January 2019 reaching 2.68 million travellers, a considerable 7.5% rise on year to year basis as reported by the Japan National Tourism Organization.
Two festivals to hit Sri Lanka before the end of February. Pumpkin Farmers Festival will be held on February, 22 while International Sports Film Festival will last three days, from February, 26 to February, 28, both in Colombo.
The Sri Lankan Tourism Promotion Bureau has laucnhed 'Buddhist Tourism Trail' website. The promotional website targets Buddhist travellers and educates visitors on Buddhism related attractions of the country.