NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) : Unlike the first wave of Covid-19 lockdowns, which sent people on road trips and to second … More
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SEVILLA, the Port City of the Indies
From its deepest roots, the city of Seville has been a place of meeting and fusion. There, land and water … More
Asia Today: Beijing tells residents to stay put for holidays
BEIJING (AP) : Beijing has urged residents not to leave the city during the Lunar New Year holiday in February, … More
Malaysia sees upsurge in domestic tourism as hotels fill up with year-end holidaymakers
KUALA LUMPUR : Lawyer Aida Abdul and her family have not taken a holiday break since Malaysia first implemented the … More
Hiding in plain sight
Krabi’s Nong Thale boasts some epic vistas that many visitors to this southern province remain unaware I’m no fan of … More
Tourism hubs W. Lombok, Padang gear up for year-end holidays
Authorities in West Lombok of West Nusa Tenggara and Padang of West Sumatra are getting ready to welcome travelers for … More
The Greatest Show: Italy’s most spectacular nativity scenes
Faithful to its Catholic traditions, Christmas is very much a religious affair for many people in Italy. Nativity scenes are … More
Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority begins new ‘Arabian Winter’ seasonal campaign
Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority has announced the launch of the Saudi ‘Arabian Winter’ season designed to attract visitors to more … More
Israeli tourists in Dubai remain defiant in face of security threats
Flydubai to add third daily flight due to unprecedented demand DUBAI – Despite security warnings, Israeli tourists continue to flood … More
The Seychelles Islands – an untapped paradise
Most European countries will remain closed to tourists for the foreseeable future, leaving many Israelis desperate for a vacation. At … More
Swiss slopes buzz as those of neighbours sit idle in pandemic
GENEVA (AP) : Two weeks after beating COVID-19, Thierry Salamin huffs as his ski boots crunch through Swiss snow near … More
Emirates returns to Phuket
Emirates operated a special flight to Phuket International Airport on November 2, making it the first international carrier to arrive … More
Self-sufficient hideaways: From private islands to Italian farms
At a time when most people in the Western world are disconnected from where their food comes from and its … More
‘This year is about survival’: on Langkawi, Malaysian holiday island, tourism staff and businesses stretched by Covid-19
Malaysia’s border closure and domestic lockdowns to combat Covid-19 appear to have revived an ancient curse cast by a beauty … More
Thailand’s Pattaya struggles with no ‘golden week’ Chinese tourists
During “golden week ” last year, the cash flowed at Nam Sing Bird’s Nest Restaurant in Pattaya as flush Chinese … More
Travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand unlikely in 2020, says Air NZ CEO
WELLINGTON (BLOOMBERG) – Australians hoping for a summer holiday in New Zealand to see family and friends will need to … More
10 Traditional Malay-Style Airbnbs For A Picturesque Kampung Getaway
Kampung ambience in comfort. 1. Kuang Kampung Retreat @ Sungai Buloh, Selangor Image viaAirbnb Image viaAirbnb Image viaAirbnb Nestled in … More
Many Malaysians eager to take domestic holidays
The decision to ease the Recovery Movement Control Order comes with the country consistently recording a low number of infections in the past weeks. All public transport services, including flights and e-hailing services, would be allowed to operate at full capacity but must abide by the standard operating procedures
Coronavirus: Japan to give people discounts of US$190 a day to boost domestic tourism
Details of the Go To Travel Campaign are still being worked out, but the government said it would include subsidies of up to 20,000 yen (US$190) per day – provided through discounts or vouchers for hotels, restaurants, transport and attractions – for people taking domestic trips.
