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Join a John Hardy Jewellery Immersion Masterclass in Bali
Did you know that Canadian designer John Hardy visited Bali in the 1970s and became enamoured with the time-honored jewellery-making traditions? In 1975, he established an artisan collective and began fusing new design concepts with traditional Balinese techniques. What started with just a few artists quickly grew into a thriving business, and in 1996, John […] -
Destination Asia Malaysia Stops Use of All Single Use Plastic Water Bottles
At Destination Asia Malaysia we have discontinued using single-use plastic water bottles. Instead, we now offer refillable bottles to groups and when this is not an option, provide rPET (recycled plastic) water bottles. rPET water bottles are made of BPA-free PET plastic materials that are lightweight, have less resource consumption, and are 100 percent recyclable. […] -
Heritage Experiences Combine Tea, Calligraphy and Tienji to Broaden the Mind
Our team in Singapore can now connect travellers to the ancient wonders of Asia, through personally crafted experiences in meditation, tea preparation and calligraphy. Discover the secrets behind ‘Tienji Movement Meditation’ with bespoke Tai Chi based sessions crafted for individuals, couples or groups. Guests can choose from, Morning Qi Sessions (invigoration and preparation for the […] -
Keeping the Traditional Paper-Making Crafts Alive in Vietnam’s Hue
Truc Chi (translated as paper made from bamboo) is a new art form derived from Vietnamese traditional paper-making craft. During the final steps of the paper-making process, the artist can add creative touches directly onto the paper itself. During this stage the artist can add their own shapes and templates, watching their layouts come to […] -
Welcome Richard Casswell as General Manager of Destination Asia in Cambodia
Destination Asia is delighted to announce that Richard Casswell has been appointed General Manager in Cambodia. Richard is a passionate travel professional with over 20 years of experience working within DMC businesses in Asia. In his role, Richard will lead the management of daily operations from Siem Reap, taking responsibility for driving forward new initiatives and further developing […] -
Public Shared Bicycles Available for Travellers in Hue
Hue authority recently launched a project that allows the general public to make use of shared bicycles across the city. The initiative was born with the criteria of being environmentally friendly and convenient for tourists to pick up and return bikes at various points in the city. The system is suitable for short travel distances, […] -
Where are the Hottest Instagram-worthy Locations in Northeast Singapore?
Where is the hottest Instagram-worthy location in northeast Singapore? We’ve got the essential guide for you. Punggol is full of great backdrops and architecture to help take that #photooftheday, whether it’s a romantic pic with your partner or getting the perfect snap of a stunning sunset. Check out the open fields at Lorong Halus Wetland […] -
Escape to Desaru Coast with the Launch of Singapore-Desaru Ferry Service
The newly opened Desaru Coast ferry terminal is set to make visiting and experiencing the wonders of Desaru Coast in south-eastern Johor a whole lot easier. The beachside retreat and getaway destination is now easily accessible from Singapore with the launch of the Singapore-Desaru ferry service between Tanah Merah ferry terminal in Singapore and Desaru […] -
Japan’s Craft Beer Scene – What to Try & Where to Visit
Sometimes an ice-cold beer is a perfect partner to hot summer weather, though walk into a convenience store in Japan, and you will be bombarded with an overwhelming variety of beers, namely Asahi, Kirin, Suntory, Sapporo… so which one do you choose? These are major beverage brands in Japan, but I would suggest stepping out […] -
25,000-year-old Cave is Bali’s Hottest New Restaurant
When construction started on villas at The Edge Bali in 2013, little did the team know they would unearth a subterranean surprise. A sizeable cave with wondrous formations was found 6.5 metres underground. Since then, the 25,000-years-old natural wonder has been carefully preserved and prepared to host one of the world’s most unique fine dining […] -
Animal Welfare Policy Rolled out Across all Destination Asia Countries
To ensure the diverse and magnificent wildlife found in Asia is preserved and protected, so future generations can enjoy our natural world, we have developed our own animal welfare policy. This has been developed using the research and findings of organisations such as ABTA – The Travel Association, World Animal Protection, The Asia Captive Elephant […] -
PillowMINT appointed to grow M&I business in Australia & New Zealand
Destination Asia is delighted to announce that PillowMINT will now lead its Australia and New Zealand meetings and incentive business development. PillowMINT, led by Rebecca Easterman, is a dynamic destination sales and marketing agency with extensive travel industry experience, in-depth knowledge of the latest travel trends in Asia, and a wide spectrum of innovative marketing […]