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Penang Asia Pacific Masters Games (APMG) 2018
The first Asia Pacific Masters Games (APMG) will take place in Penang, Malaysia on 7-15 September 2018. It will be the first-ever masters multi-sport event in Asia. -
Indonesian national park scoops global travel award
Komodo National Park has been named one of BBC Travel’s 20 Best Places to Travel in 2026, recognising destinations that offer exceptional experiences while actively supporting local communities, protecting the environment and respecting cultural heritage. Set within Indonesia’s remote eastern archipelago, this UNESCO World Heritage Site delivers a rare combination of dramatic landscapes and rich […] -
Navigating M&I Trends & Opportunities with Destination Asia Singapore’s General Manager, Matthew Smith
As we look ahead and eagerly anticipate the restart of travel to Singapore, we sat down with Destination Asia Singapore's General Manager, Matthew Smith, to help us navigate what post-pandemic M&I travel will look like in the Lion City. -
Major Repair Work Following Flooding on Penang Island
After recent heavy rains on Penang Island, the Penang State Government is actively repairing damaged areas. At 2:30 am on Sunday 5 November, heavy rains caused significant flooding on Penang Island. This was most likely a result of Typhoon Damrey which swept across Vietnam, owing to the continuous rain and coupled with the high tide. […] -
Destination Asia Indonesia Appoints New Corporate Meetings & Events Manager
Suzanne Hart has built a solid and extensive career in the events industry over the past 20 years. Born in Perth, Western Australia and calling Melbourne, Victoria home for 24 years, Suzanne has worked across many diverse sectors of the meetings and events industry. -
Learn the Ancient Art & Craft of Khmer Ceramics
Visitors to Cambodia’s legendary sites such as Angkor Wat are often struck by the beauty of the ceramics which can be seen everywhere, adding an extra beautiful adornment to the place. Ceramics have, in fact, been a vital part of Khmer heritage and tradition for many centuries and are now enjoying quite a renaissance. This […] -
An opportunity to uplift local communities in Cambodia
As demand continues to grow for corporate social responsibility activities, more groups are seeking meaningful ways to give back to the communities they visit. This new Cambodian initiative offers exactly that, a meaningful way for teams to give back by building playgrounds for rural schools near Siem Reap. These schools often operate on extremely limited […] -
Organic Balinese Healing Experience
Located at Fivelements, Puri Ahimsa healing is inspired by the Balinese way of life. The system encourages a harmonious relationship between the spirit, environment and with one another, allowing an organic healing process to naturally unfold. -
The Cheung Chau Bun Festival is Back with a Bang
The sleepy island of Cheung Chau is known for three things: pirates, windsurfing and the Bun Festival. But it’s the festival that keeps visitors coming back, year after year, to see what is surely Hong Kong’s most colourful, quirky, classically Chinese event. And now Hong Kong’s borders are fully reopened, visitors can come and enjoy […] -
Edo-Tokyo Museum Renovation Announcement
The Edo-Tokyo Museum is planning to close for renovations from October 1st, 2017 to March 31st, 2018. -
Dress Up as Your Favorite Anime Character!
Take home some unforgettable ‘cosplay’ memories from Japan! Destination Asia Japan are now offering travelers the chance visit a professional cosplay photography studio in Akihabara. -
Planning Ahead for Tet (Vietnamese New Year)
Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, will be from Monday 4 to Friday 8 February 2019. This event is the longest traditional holiday for Vietnamese people and a very busy period for travel. Here are a few factors to be aware of during this period: – Travelers who are visiting larger cities during the holidays may […]