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A new website, Welcome To Country, was recently launched to help connect domestic and international travelers with a wide range of educational and cultural experiences around Australia, all created and run by the country's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Peoples. Do you like to make deep and meaningful connections when you travel? A new website, Welcome To Country, was recently launched to

SALA Hospitality Group, Thailand’s homegrown hospitality company, offers a collection of three blissful beachfront resorts, nestled directly on some of the best stretches of sand in the south of the Kingdom. Each idyllic retreat offers carefree stays, with luxurious pool villas and suites, soothing spas, romantic restaurants and more. The only difficulty is deciding which Thai island to choose:

Qantas has confirmed a major expansion of its regional NSW network, with the addition of new services to Albury, Griffith, Merimbula, Newcastle and Wagga Wagga. QantasLink CEO John Gissing said these new routes were a great opportunity for travellers to explore the best of regional Australia. “As the national carrier, we have an important role to play in driving tourism and supporting the

Visitors are once again able to marvel at the spectacular Buchan Caves in East Gippsland which have been closed since last summer's bushfires.The Buchan Caves are a 400-million-year-old labyrinth of caves that are one of Australia's most spectacular - rich in colour and adorned with still pools and a mesmerising latticework of stalagmite and stalactites.Located in the alpine region of East

A new study by Club Med has revealed which destinations people are looking to travel to in 2021 by analysing Google search data. In the most unusual year for travel, we look at where people are most desperate to go to in the new year.With ever changing restrictions, a pandemic meaning some countries were less safe to travel to than usual and a country dying to get out of their homes and into a

Originating in Indonesia and introduced to Sri Lanka by the Dutch during colonial times, the batik industry in Sri Lanka has today developed into a unique form of textile art exclusive to the country! First thought of as a primary art of fabric dying, Batik has evolved into a vibrant industry of fabric art in Sri Lanka, with an unique art and signature identity, methodology and design. In its

Thua Thien-Hue, Quang Nam and Da Nang have agreed to develop a joint tourism promotion programme to boost travel demand to the central region.Different tour promotions are being offered by travel agencies, resorts and airlines to lure people to the world heritage sites in central Vietnam as well as MICE (Meeting, Incentives, Conference, Exhibitions) tourism and golf tours from this December

Centara Hotels & Resorts has debuted its COSI brand in southwest Thailand with the opening of COSI Krabi Ao Nang Beach. Styled as “The Lifestyle Hotel for the Freedom Loving Traveller”, COSI Krabi Ao Nang follows in the trendsetting footsteps of its sister hotels in Koh Samui and Pattaya. Capturing the youthful energy of the hotel is a series of red hawk murals – a motif chosen to symbolise

I am pleased to announce that Issue 5 of Family Holiday Destinations' Digital Magazine is out and free to read!Family Travel magazine is your comprehensive guide to family travel and leisure time. Whether you’re planning a holiday, a day trip or looking for activities to entertain your kids, you’ll find it all here.We explore destinations, within Australia and overseas, which allow families to be

ACES Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, where contemporary comfort meets heritage charm, has opened its doors to guests on 16 December 2020 at the fifth floor of the Kota Raya Complex which was built in the 1960s. This brand-new hotel aims to offer a vibrant and cozy stay experience to the different needs of travelers, from no-frills affordable stays to business travels, at an attractive price.Owned by Budi

Sydneysiders and visitors are invited to enjoy the Emerald City from the top of the city’s tallest building with the new Sydney Tower VIP Experience.Sydney Tower Eye and SkyFeast have joined forces to create an awe-inspiring, unforgettable experience towering above the city.The Sydney Tower VIP Experience offers participants the opportunity to take in the city from the Sydney Tower Eye

Festive cheers and Happy Holidays to all from the Rooftops of Kuala Lumpur (KL).Let's get started with a locally inspired cocktail, or if you're keen a craft beer infused with typically Malaysian flavours that's if you are ready to explore some of the best-hidden gems of KL's nightlife?KL is known to many as a city that never sleeps. If you thought KL is vibrant during the day, wait until the sun

Most sites see a dramatic change after being put on the World Heritage List. Visitor numbers shoot up, investors both domestic and international flock to the site, and there is a flurry of media interest and community activity. Yet, one year after the listing of the Plain of Jars in Lao PDR in July 2019, things have been quiet, largely because of the impacts of COVID-19.While over-enthusiastic

Following the successful premiere of the ITB China Industry Meetup Events in 2020, and traveler confidence recovering swiftly in China, the ITB China organizers have announced to launch an ITB China Special Edition in 2021. The two-day business event will make its debut in Beijing from 7 - 8 May 2021, to deliver an innovative showcase for business exchanges while providing a stage for sharing

Hilton announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila, a new three-story, 78-room modern resort in Weerawila, Sri Lanka. Located amongst lush bird sanctuaries and in the midst of three of Asia’s most visited wildlife parks, the resort is set apart by an exquisite ballroom, nature-inspired meeting spaces, stunning restaurants and bars, which makes DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna

A product of the tourism sector of Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has been included in the list of national brand products of Vietnam for the first time.The tourism product entitled 'Recreational Tourism Associated With Exploring Natural Tourism Resources and Culture of Da Lat', is one of 283 products of 124 enterprises granted the title this year, according to the

New-age carrier Vietjet has been honoured for the 5th consecutive time in the “Top 50 Leading Vietnamese Brands”.The Top 50 Leading Vietnamese Brands 2020, voted by Forbes Vietnam, includes leading companies in various industries such as Vietjet, Viettel, Vinamilk, Mobile World and FPT. The companies listed by Forbes this year have a total brand value of more than US$12.6 billion, an increase of

The 4 Star Hotel is set amidst the foothills of the famous SAJJAN GARH FORT and at the entrance of BIOLOGICAL PARK, Regenta Central Mewargarh.It boasts contemporary design architecture supported with professionally appointed accommodation of 50 spacious rooms over viewing the lakes Pichola & Fatehsagar and heritage of the city.It has multiple dining options offering exotic food and beverage

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the airline industry, as countries worldwide shut down borders and limited travel to control the spread of the virus.Massive cancellations of flights since the beginning of 2020 caused staggering losses to the world's largest airline companies and huge drops in airline passenger traffic.According to data presented by AksjeBloggen the global

Higashiyama Niseko Village, the newest resort in the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, welcomes guests to Japan's top winter sports destination of Niseko. Located in the country’s northernmost island of Hokkaido, Higashiyama Niseko Village offers an exceptional escape for guests seeking personal and physical exploration. The resort, owned by YTL Hotels, is a stunning ski-in/ski-out

This is Nigel from FREEPLUS Japan,Hope you're all doing fantastic in your country and staying safe.I'm writing you this mail mainly to share little information about Japan and our company and wishing you a happy new year!!2020 was a tough year for all of us in our industry and I believe we are at this point where we are hoping 2021 will be a year of resurrection.To begin 2021, I will share some

The Irrawaddy River is home to the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin, found just north of Mandalay. What’s unique about Burma’s (Myanmar) Irrawaddy dolphins is their relationship with local fishermen. Dolphins and fishermen communicate and fish together, a practice called “cooperative fishing”–a unique phenomenon found in only two other places in the worldThe Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project's mission

Tripadvisor takes a trip back in time to look at some of the most loved staycations, eats and activities this past year. The onset of the pandemic has had a profound impact on travel and tourism. Despite COVID-19 concerns, 64 percent of Singaporean travellers are still dreaming about travel and looking for what’s safe and available in their own backyards.In line with the easing of lockdown

JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, has announced the opening of JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, marking the debut of Marriott International's iconic JW Marriott brand in the Pacific region. Located close to the Gold Coast’s gorgeous golden beaches, unspoilt hinterlands and famous family attractions, the resort brings a new level of luxury to the beachside city. For discerning

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas launches a new travel app that connects guests anytime, anywhere with resorts and hotels around the world from the palm of their hand. The app has been built to enhance each guest’s experience, from the initial planning inspiration and practical information right through to customizing a stay with activities, concierge services and spa treatments.Now guests can

In the run-up to ITB Berlin NOW 2021 – which due to the pandemic will be an entirely virtual event – the large-format wall calendar ‘Japan 2021 – Land of the Rising Sun‘ (Weingarten/Athesia Kalenderverlag) was picked for the Travel Calendar Award. This magnificent calendar features unique picture-postcard views, with examples of impressive landscape photography and historical cultural attractions

Unruly house guests, deceptive hosts and letting agents behaving badly will be subject to strict new short-term rental accommodation laws that could see them banned from participating in the sector. Minister for Better Regulation Kevin Anderson said the new industry Code of Conduct provided clear obligations for hosts and guests centred on minimum standards of good behaviour. “If you are a house

The “Experience Mekong Collection” showcases small, responsible, and sustainable travel businesses in the Lancang-Mekong Region.The Experience Mekong Collection is operated by Destination Mekong. Introducing our newest EMC Member - Bambu Stage – Siem Reap, CambodiaBambu Stage is a platform for performing arts in Cambodia—a performance venue with daily shows, a workshop space for Cambodian

For the first time in 20 years, global extreme poverty has risen this year as the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic compounds the forces of conflict and climate change, which were already slowing poverty reduction progress. According to the World Bank, The COVID-19 pandemic is estimated to push as many as 150 million more people into extreme poverty by 2021.As one of the world’s favorite travel

Passports are what allow passage from one country to another. But not all passports allow this quite as easily – particularly in 2020, when international travel has been brought to a near-standstill by a raft of restrictions designed to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. If you’re an international investor, or you’re another kind of professional that needs to travel frequently between