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Hong Kong Sevens Rescheduled to October 2020
The Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens will be held from 16-18 October, 2020. -
Destination Asia: Responsible Travel Tips & Guidelines
The ‘Destination Asia: Responsible Tourism Tips & Guidelines’ booklet is an online guide used to train staff and guides, provide our partners with useful information and give travellers better insight on how to travel responsibly. -
Koh Samet Bids Farewell to Single-Use Plastic
Visitors to the Land of Smiles can now opt for an eco-friendly island getaway as Koh Samet becomes Thailand's first island destination to enforce a full ban on plastic bags and foam packaging. -
Siem Reap to Join Qatar Airways Network in 2020
Doha-based Qatar Airways has announced Siem Reap will be amongst the eight new destinations across Asia, Africa and Europe to join its network in 2020. -
China to Debut World’s Largest River Cruise Ship
Asia’s longest river is getting the world’s biggest river cruise ship. American brand Victoria Cruises recently announced the Victoria Sabrina, a seven-deck, 270-cabin vessel that will ferry 700 passengers along China’s Yangtze River. The luxury ship is set to make her maiden voyage in May 2020. -
Sleep Amongst the Elephants in World-First Jungle Bubbles
A world first, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort in Chiang Rai is offering guests a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend the night with Thailand’s majestic elephants in their natural habitat while staying in unique transparent Jungle Bubbles. -
Tonlé Sap Luxury Cruising Aboard the Samsara
Samsara is Tonlé Sap’s first fine-dining experience, offering decadent dishes prepared by DineBeyond’s award-winning chefs and free-flowing cocktails. This 56ft classic wooden launch was designed to meet the highest standards of comfort for cruising and exploration of the narrow channels and changing water levels of Tonlé Sap. -
Reservations Required for Large Luggage on Shinkansen
From mid-May 2020, all passengers will be required to reserve storage space for oversized baggage when bringing luggage with overall dimensions of more than 160 cm/62 inches onto the Tokaido Shinkansen. -
Michelin Unveils First-ever Beijing Food Guide
The first edition of the Michelin Guide Beijing officially launched late last month. The inaugural guide for China’s capital features 100 establishments in the city, 20 per cent of which are star-rated restaurants. -
Lao Airlines Chooses Kumamoto as its First Destination in Japan
Lao Airlines plans to operate direct flights next March from Vientiane capital and northern Laos’ Luang Prabang to Kumamoto prefecture in Kyushu of Japan, after getting the green light from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau. -
The Illumination of the White Temple in Chiang Rai
Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple, in Chiang Rai, is hosting the Wat Rong Khun Light Fest from 22 Nov to 22 December 2019. For the first time this year, the phenomenal festival employs over 100 laser projectors and 3D projection mapping techniques to illuminate architectural and art pieces. -
Laos eVisa Grants Visitors up to 30 Days in the Country
The Laos eVisa is an electronic travel authorization that will be launched by the government of Laos in June 2019. A valid Laos visa online will allow citizens from eligible countries to visit Laos for tourism purposes.