Sri Lanka is emerging as the fastest growing Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism destination. According to the report published by the Research And Markets, by 2025 MICE sector in Sri Lanka will hit USD285 million mark.
Maha Shivarathri Day, or Padmarajarathri, one of the major holidays of the Hindu calendar, traditionally celebrated on the 13th night/14th day of the Maagha month in Sri Lanka falls on March, 4 this year.
Global cities are the major attraction for Chinese travellers – almost 92% of all Chinese travel spendings go to cities. Some other important Chinese travel trends are listed below.
Vietjet launches its direct flight between Phu Quoc, Vietnam and Hong Kong in April, 2019. Bangkok Airways double the number of their flights between Bangkok, Thailand and Danang, Vietnam.
Two airports in Laos are shut down. Oudomxay airport will be closed till the end of February 2019 while Huayxai airport in Bokeo will not open before 2020.
The annual Boun Pha That Sikhottabong Stupa Festival in Thakhek city, Thammouane province in Laos will start on February, 14 and go on till February, 19 this year.
Yogyakarta is currently hosting a month-long Yogyakarta Thrilling Festival, or Festival Jogja Heboh. The festival started on February, 1 and will run till the end of the month. The aim of the festival is to promote travel to the city in February.
Garuda Indonesia has announced this Tuesday they will launch a new economy class option that will allow passengers of the airline to rest more comfortably during the company's long-haul flight from Jakarta to London and from London to Denpasar.
Bangkok Airways are expanding their operations in Chiang Mai, Thailand and have announced launch of two new routes from Chiang Mai: a domestic route to Krabi, a popular resort destination in the south of Thailand, and an international route to Luang Prabang, Laos.
Gastronomy tourism is on the rise throughout the world, and as Thai cuisine enjoys international reputation Thailand is ranked high on many foodies' travel lists. Lately, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has been playing an important role in promoting Thai cuisine and inbound gastronomy tourism.
Find out what your Chinese zodiac says about your auspicious travel style in 2019, the year of Pig. This is part 2 for Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Look for suggestions for Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, and Snake in yesterday's article.
The leading sustainable light art festival in Southeast Asia, i Light Singapore, is well underway in the City of Lion. It started on January, 28 and will last till February, 24.
Kek Lok Si, the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia, sits atop a hill in Air Itam, Penang. It is especially popular to visit during the Chinese New Year – if you are somewhere in the area, do not miss out this opportunity.
Find out what your Chinese zodiac says about your auspicious travel style in 2019, the year of Pig. Do you agree with its suggestions? Or do you travel plans contradict the stars?
Mondulkiri Province in Cambodia located in the eastern part of the country and bordering Vietnam is home to Phnom Nam Lyr Wildlife Sanctuary, a large protected area of pristine forests. Nam Lyr Mountain is one of the wonders of the wildlife sanctuary.
Over two million Chinese tourists visited Cambodia in 2018, a significant 70% increase compared to 2017. Will the trend persist in 2019?
Bird-watching season in many SA and SEA countries is at its highest. During winter, India gives refuge to numerous species of migratory birds and here are some of the best places for brid-watching there.
The only reason you normally find yourself at a railway station is if you are going to take a train or come to pick up your friend or relative who arrives by train. But these railway stations in India are unexpectedly good foodie's destinations.
Meet 20 most beautiful countries in the world – Rough Guides version. Taking into account that there are England, Scotland and Wales on the list, we would say 'destination' rather than 'countries' though. Anyway, only three of them in Asia – what? We totally disagree – what about you?
Xoan folk singing, or hat xoan, a kind of folk music in Vietnam which is usually performed during the first two months of the Tet, has recently become a famous tourist attraction with tours to Phu Tho province from Hanoi enjoying great popularity.