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Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, Surasak Phancharoenworakul, recently met with representatives from both the public and private sectors during a visit to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, where he outlined […]

The Cambodia Tourism Board (CTB) has launched a scheme which will see financial support offered to the organisers of national events.The “Matching Grant: Overseas Promotion of Events” programme aims to

Food is reshaping travel choices, with cuisine now a key factor driving tourists towards destinations offering distinctive and memorable dining experiences. As Viet Nam gains recognition as a culinary destination,

The People’s Republic of China is reporting a strong surge in tourist visits to the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces inYunnan Province in the first quarter of 2026. The terraces, recognised

The Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) officially launched on Monday a high-level training initiative for local tour operators. The opening ceremony was presided over by

At GSTC 2026 in Phuket, Thailand set out its push for quality, low-carbon and community-based tourism to drive longer stays, wider income and sustainable growth. PHUKET – Thailand used the

In an important step towards embracing technological advancements in the sector, Myanmar will be introducing a state-of-the-art online digital marketing course for tourism professionals who would like to develop their

Viet Nam is a close neighbour, trusted friend and one of Guangxi’s most important partners. The Party organisation and authorities of China’s autonomous region attach great importance to friendship and

The Tourism Authority of Thailand aims to transform seven provinces into a wellness sanctuary, tapping into a domestic market focused on ‘Rest & Recharge’. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met with President Thongloun Sisoulith to celebrate 60 years of partnership and discuss a shared vision for the country’s sustainable growth. Mr. Kanda

The “Smart City” Development and Innovation Competition was held in Nanning in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on March 30, with 37 teams winning in the finals of the

The Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cambodia, today launched the River Clean-up Campaign “Promoting Sustainable River Tourism and Plastic Waste Reduction across

The Ministry of Education and Sports, represented by the National University of Laos, and CARE International in the Lao PDR signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Vientiane on March

It has been reported that for Thingyan 2026 (1387 ME), Walking Thingyan festivals will be prioritized across the country. Arrangements have been made to prohibit decorative floats and roaming vehicles

IRONMAN 70.3 Dali triathlon joins the global series in September 2026. New event will take IRONMAN 70.3 racing to the popular destination of Yunnan Province for the first time. IRONMAN®

Phu Quoc International Airport has unveiled the design for its new VIP terminal ahead of the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, drawing inspiration from the spotted eagle ray and

TAT says five destinations in Thailand — from a farm stay in Nan to Bangkok’s heritage, rail and art attractions — have been named on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026

UNESCO-listed Lijiang and high-altitude Shangri-La are drawing global travelers with revitalized culture, new rail links and some of southwest China’s most dramatic mountain scenery.High on the Himalayan fringe in southwest

The Cambodia Tourism Board (CTB) has laid out plans for the “500 Agents FAM Trip 2026” programme, an initiative which will see 500 international travel agents experience Cambodia firsthand during

The launching ceremony of the Myanmar Tourism Information Inquiry System, Travel Information System, and Myanmar Tourism Professional Certification System was held at Hotel Max in Nay Pyi Taw on March

A workshop aimed at strengthening tourism connectivity between Viet Nam and Thailand was held in Bangkok on March 10 by the Bangkok branch of Vietnam Airlines in coordination with the

The close geographical proximity, cultural affinity and expanding economic ties between China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Viet Nam, together with growing cooperation in science and technology, offer favorable conditions

The Cambodian government’s Ministry of Tourism has launched the “Second Training of Trainers on Service Excellence, Skills Development, and Innovative Tourism for Mekong-Lancang Region Countries.” This is a step towards

The Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in southern China will further boost trade exchanges between the country and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the next five years by expanding

The Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation continue to enhance their cooperation under the principle of a single dynamic stakeholder to promote Cambodia’s reputation

Compiled from regions and states nationwide, Myanmar’s inventory of intangible cultural heritage comprises 2,289 items, including 104 related to language and oral traditions, 506 to performing arts, 651 to social

Lao PDR and China are ramping up the monitoring of key infrastructure and energy projects as they prepare for the 65th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2026.  The Lao

Phú Quốc Special Zone in An Giang Province has launched the Phú Quốc Tourism Rapid Response Team in an attempt to create a professional and transparent tourism environment and protect

Lao Airlines, the national flag carrier of Laos, has announced it will resume direct flights linking the Lao capital of Vientiane with Việt Nam’s central city of Đà Nẵng from

Recognising 41 model destinations and tourism operators advancing toward international standards Department of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, hosted the Thailand Good Travel Sustainable Tourism Certification Ceremony under the

Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism is set to launch the “Visit Cambodia App” and “Visit Cambodia Website” in the first quarter of 2026 to enhance digital tourism promotion and provide convenient

A workshop on strengthening Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) for sustainable tourism development was recently held in Nay Pyi Taw, with support from the ASEAN-Japan Centre. The two-day programme focused on

China’s National Immigration Administration has announced a new visa-free policy for tourist groups from all ten ASEAN countries visiting Xishuangbanna in Yunnan Province. Groups of two or more ordinary passport

Vietnam’s tourism sector is not chasing rapid growth, but is steadfastly pursuing greener development. At a conference to roll out the Vietnam Tourism Association’s 2026 action plan in January, Deputy

A working conference and joint tourism promotion event featuring Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China and five Vietnamese localities—Quang Ninh, Lang Son, Cao Bang, Tuyen Quang, and Hai Phong—was successfully

Lao coffee is seriously good – especially if you like your coffee strong and full-bodied. Whilst the majority of coffee in Laos is grown on the Bolaven Plateau, specialty roasters

Vietnam government has just approved Resolution dated 14th August 2023 to issue electronic visa (e-visa) to citizens of countries and territories to enter Vietnam; international border gates allowing foreigners to

Fourteen content creators will join in the Let’s Feast Vietnam 2023, a contest where everyone can become a Tourism Ambassador for Việt Nam with short videos promoting the images of

The largest and most established travel event in Vietnam and Mekong sub-region will take place from 07 – 09 September 2023 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), District

Much-anticipated travel show will showcase travel and tourism offerings across Thailand with a focus on innovation and meaningful travel towards sustainability. Bangkok, 27 July 2023 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand

Vietnam’s tourism sector is recovering quite quickly and posting impressive numbers, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism has said. According to data from Google’s tourism trend monitoring tool, search volumes

Vietnam’s tourism development strategy to 2030 has identified culinary tourism as a typical product for positioning the country’s tourism brand. After the prestigious culinary rating system Michelin Guide came to Vietnam in

Key opinion leaders and influencers from Asia took part in a treasure hunt-style shopping competition to mark the opening of Thailand’s much anticipated annual shopping season. Bangkok, 13 June 2023 –

ABU DHABI, UAE – Media OutReach – 26 May 2023 – Canopy Sands Development, the master developer of the largest coastal city in Cambodia, recently showcased its 934-hectare development, the Bay of Lights,

The Guiyang-Laos tourist train is launching on 8 May 2024, signifying a pivotal step in boosting tourism and cultural ties between China and Southeast Asia. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/jr-art/ Travel

Hin Nam No National Park is on the path to achieving World Heritage Status, with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) accepting its complete application document. However,

Chinese authorities have specified a slew of measures to further enhance payment convenience in major tourist attractions across the country and cater to diversified payment demand from elderly citizens, foreigners

Thailand is taking steps to revolutionise tourism with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s push for a joint-visa programme among countries that collectively hosted 70 million tourists last year. This initiative aims

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is thrilled to reveal that the forthcoming MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025 edition will extend its coverage to include Chon Buri, a coastal province located approximately 80

A high-end B&B hotel converted from old houses in Liuxia village, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region features white walls and gray roofs, ponds, courtyards, and lush trees and grass.

Phongsaly, the northernmost province of Laos, has a population of about 200,000 people. The province borders China to the north and Vietnam to the east. Phou Fa has been revered

With its rich and diverse tourism resources and pristine natural landscapes untouched by extensive human impact, Sơn La has become an attractive destination for many tourists. By Thanh Nga With

Airbnb launches the first Creative Guide to Bangkok, revealing the city’s vibrant neighborhoods and local creativity to global travelers. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Airbnb has launched the Airbnb Creative Guide to Bangkok, its first-ever Thailand city

Kep provincial governor Som Piseth has announced that the construction of the Koh Tonsay Tourism Port is about 90 per cent complete, a project he said would transform the province’s

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (21 March 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new country partnership strategy for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), covering the period 2024–2028. The strategy

Cuc Phuong National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh on March 21 held a consultation conference to collect opinions on its plan for developing ecotourism in the 2023-2030

A ceremony marking the anniversary of Hung Kings – the legendary founders of the nation – and the Culture and Tourism Week of Ancestral Land will be held from April

Tourism Minister Sok Soken said the campaign would inject new momentum into the local tourism sector, helping attract more international tourists, particularly to the Angkor park. SIEM REAP, Cambodia, March

Laos has seen a boom in tourism in the first quarter of 2023, with over 800,000 international visitors, according to the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism. The Tourism Statistics

The China-Laos Railway had registered more than 30 million passenger trips and over 34 million metric tons of cargo by Tuesday, facilitating people and cargo movements from both countries and

International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during the first quarter of 2023 than in the same period of

Myanmar Airways International (MAI) has announced its plan to introduce direct flights between Yangon, Myanmar, and Vientiane, Laos, in early May this year as part of an ambitious expansion plan

In association with the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory (May 7, 1954 – 2024), Visit Vietnam Year – Dien Bien 2024 is expected to bring endless experiences

The Cabinet approved a budget of about Bt104 million from the Central Fund today, to promote the ”Maha Songkran World Water Festival” in Bangkok and across the country in April.

TAT reaffirms support for WWF Thailand’s ‘Travel Ivory Free’ campaign to promote sustainable tourism, discourage illegal ivory trade, and urge tourists to responsibly travel. TAT Continues Support for WWF Thailand’s

World-famous Songkran Thai New Year celebrations and many other cultural festivals and modern-day festivities make April an exciting and enchanting month to visit Thailand. April is one of Thailand’s most

VIENTIANE, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) — The Lao government and tourism-related businesses are making all efforts to raise its tourism standards to increase visitor arrivals. At a meeting held here on

The central coastal province of Binh Thuan has completed preparations for the opening of Visit Vietnam Year 2023 with the theme “Binh Thuan – Green convergence,” which will officially be

Foreign tourists will receive medical coverage of up to 500,000 baht in case of accidents in Thailand, and compensation of up to 1 million baht in the event of death

Thailand is laying the groundwork for an ambitious collaboration with its ASEAN neighbours—Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Malaysia—to transform travel within the region through a reciprocal free-visa entry scheme. This initiative, which

Tourists taking selfies have lined the roads of Fengyangyi village in Southwest China’s Yunnan province since the soap opera Meet Yourself was filmed there, garnering more than 3.8 billion views. The romantic

The Department of Transport of Lao Cai Province in Vietnam and the Yunnan Provincial Department of Transport in China have resumed the passenger transport route between Gejiu, China, and Sa

APSARA National Authority has built a bicycle bridge along the bridge of Takeo Temple to facilitate the cycling of tourists in the Angkor site more easily. Sok Soseila, Deputy Director

Tourism Minister of Cambodia Sok Sokenmet with ASEAN Tourism Ministers and leaders of leading international tourism organizations to discuss the strengthening of tourism cooperation and the potential for jointly setting

To enhance accessibility to Laos, Lao Airlines unveiled new international routes between Savannakhet and Bangkok, Vientiane and Phnom Penh, and Vientiane and Danang. 

KUNMING, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) — An AI-powered robot was showing off its coffee brewing skills, while intelligent roasters were roasting various flavors of coffee beans and waterless husking machinery automatically

The Vietnam National Tourism Authority (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on January 26 launched a video clip entitled “Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa: Touching your heart!”

In a bid to enhance the experience for international tourists and simplify the Value Added Tax (VAT) refund process, the Thai government has introduced new regulations effective from January 01,

Tourism ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have vowed to push for sustainable, inclusive and competitive tourism in the region, which continues to promote a single tourism

A new agroforestry coffee plantation project dedicated to fostering sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation is poised to take root in Laos. The project aims to create a prototype coffee plantation

Sending out invitation to the world that Thailand and its people are always ready to welcome tourists with CARE, reflecting the kingdom’s renowned hospitality and warmth to visitors. Bangkok, 13

Tripadvisor, a US-based online travel agency, has ranked Phnom Penh as ninth among the top 25 most popular tourist destinations in the world for 2024. With this accolade, the Ministry

With the pandemic rapidly receding into history, optimism is high in the travel and tourism industry. Experts and veterans of the trade shared their hopes and dreams for what they

The Tourism Authority of Thailand announces Thailand as the backdrop for HBO’s The White Lotus Season 3, showcasing its diverse landscapes and culture. BANGKOK, THAILAND – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)

The recent New Year’s Eve celebrations saw record numbers of visitors to some of the Kingdom’s most popular tourist destinations, except Siem Reap province, which experienced a 10 per cent

Thailand’s tourism sector soared in 2023, welcoming over 28 million foreign tourists and generating 1.2 trillion baht, with a 44% revenue surge during the New Year period. Bangkok, Thailand –

Inscribed in 2023 (18.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity The Naga is a mythical, serpent-like creature that lives in rivers. Lao people believe that