As a passionate travel enthusiast based in Singapore and Malaysia, Weena dedicates herself to exploring and writing about the dynamic and diverse world of the travel industry especially in Asia. Her aim is to connect readers with the ever-evolving landscape of global travel.
Foreign tourists visiting Indonesia’s most popular tourist destination, Bali, will have to pay a US$10 tourism tax as part of efforts to preserve the island’s culture and environment. The levy, equivalent to 150,000 rupiah, will […]
Bali to introduce US$10 tourist tax to preserve culture and environment Read More »
In 2024, Millennial and Gen Z travelers in Asia Pacific (APAC) are declaring shared experiences through travel as their new love language, with almost every (9 in 10) traveler intending to pursue travel with their
Millennials and Gen Zs have a new “Love Language” through travel Read More »
The annual Harbin Ice Festival in China is the world’s largest of its kind. Along with Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival, Canada’s Quebec City Winter Carnival, and Norway’s Ski Festival. The Harbin International Ice and Snow
China’s Harbin Ice Festival Continues to Wow Visitors with Striking Ice Displays Read More »
Singapore Changi Airport handled 58.9 million passenger movements in 2023, representing 86% of the traffic recorded in 2019. Aircraft movements, which include landings and take-offs, totalled 328,000, as compared to 382,000 in 2019. For Q4
Changi Airport’s 2023 Passenger Traffic Recovers to 86% of pre-Covid level Read More »
Thailand is planning to introduce a new special 90-day visa for foreign tourists to practise Muay Thai or Thai Boxing, in an effort to promote the country’s tourism industry as well as promote the sport
Thailand To Offer Extended Visas For Muay Thai Training Read More »
The brand-new international Nozo Hotel, which is owned by the Malaysian LGB Group, officially opened in Hokkaido’s powder snow paradise of Furano on 19 December 2023, in time for Japan’s ski season. It is the
New ski resort opens in Hokkaido’s famous powder snow paradise Read More »
Marina Bay Sands has launched the second phase of its significant reinvestment programme, committing to the iconic integrated resort’s (IR) development as a world-class tourism destination and ensuring that it remains a unique, exhilarating experience
Marina Bay Sands invests additional US$750 million in next phase of hotel transformation Read More »
Marriott Hotels has announced the opening of Nagasaki Marriott Hotel, marking the flagship brand’s debut in Kyushu, Japan’s southernmost main island, and the ninth Marriott Hotel to open in the country. The new hotel brings
Marriott Hotels Debuts Its First Hotel in Nagasaki, Japan Read More »
Cherry blossoms, also known as sakura, have become an enduring image of Japan, with tourists and locals flocking to admire their incredible beauty in the many parks, rivers, mountains and even castles amongst the many
Cherry blossom season in Japan expected to arrive earlier than usual Read More »
Hilton has announced the opening of Conrad Singapore Orchard, its second Conrad Hotels & Resorts property in Singapore, following extensive reinvention and refurbishment. Nestled within an exclusive enclave of Orchard Road and surrounded by lush
Hilton Opens its Second Conrad Hotel in Singapore, offering luxurious botanic theme Read More »
The Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has announced that during the first eleven months of 2023, Asia Pacific airlines carried a combined total of 250 million international passengers, reflecting pent-up demand in the post-pandemic recovery period,
Passenger traffic in Asia Pacific to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2024 Read More »
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for November 2023 air travel performance indicating that air travel demand topped 99% of 2019 levels. Total traffic in November 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers
Air Travel Reaches 99% of 2019 Levels as Recovery Continues in November 2023 Read More »
