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"The most famous Thai"- Fans celebrate BLACKPINK's Lisa's appointment as 'Amazing Thailand 2026' ambassador, tourism stocks soar high
On October 15, 2025, BLACKPINK's Lisa was appointed as the Amazing Thailand Ambassador for 2026 as part of a promotional initiative led by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The TAT stated that the singer-dancer's role is to showcase...

12-year-old girl rushed to clinic after getting bit by monkey on family vacation: 'The whole thing was just so fast'
"I looked down at her neck, and I just said, 'Oh my god.'" by Misty LayneOctober 15, 2025 A 12-year-old girl visiting Bali, Indonesia, with her family was bitten on the neck by a monkey. What happened? A monkey bit a young girl on vacation with...

Korea's Pebble Beach, Father-Son Duo In Same Field And Rory McIlroy 'Not Hitting Driver' At All: This Week In Golf
There may not be any PGA Tour golf at all this week after the historic US circuit went on vacation to Japan for the Baycurrent Classic, but that doesn't mean there is nothing going on in the world of golf - far from it. A break in PGA Tour action...
Indonesia weighs transforming Bali into a regional financial hub
Officials are working on a draft proposal for a possible parliament vote at the end of the year [JAKARTA] Indonesia is planning to create a financial hub in tourist hotspot Bali as it seeks to boost its lagging economy by attracting international...
Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025, Revealed by Travel and Tour World
NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2025 -- Travel and Tour World (TTW), one of the world's leading B2B travel media platforms unveils the "Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025."This feature highlights thirty standout islands captivating travelers this...

Agoda’s guide for romantic holidays
SINGAPORE, 16 October 2025: Digital travel platform Agoda has released a list of the most romantic destinations in Asia for those planning a marriage proposal. With their natural beauty and grandeur, these destinations offer an ideal backdrop for...

Tourism minister highlights 6. 79 million visitors in South Africa this year
The month of August has recorded a 30.2% year-on-year increase in South Africa’s international tourist arrivals, reaching 935, 738 visitors. Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille welcomed the continued upward trend in South Africa’s international...

The Red Sea Edition is Now Open and Advancing Saudi Arabia’s Luxury Tourism Vision
Edition Hotels has opened its latest outpost in Saudi Arabia with the debut of The Red Sea EDITION, the first hotel to open on Shura Island — a landmark moment for the country’s ambitious Red Sea development on its western coast. The 240-room...
Sydney man accused of role in Bali hit was on ‘free holiday’
Singapore/Bali: For a supposed “free holiday” in Bali, Sydney plumber Darcy Jenson faces the prospect of meeting an Indonesia firing squad. The 27-year-old is one of three Australians accused of the execution-style killing of Melbourne...

Couple gives librarygoers a taste of Bali, with Indonesian-inspired dishes, travel tips, education on the island and more
If You Go If You Go A Taste of Bali When: 11:30 a.m. Saturday Where: Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Cost: Free. Donations accepted for Elementary 4 Tenganan School. When visiting her home country of Malaysia, Alice Koh and her husband...

Europe’s Sustainability Rollback Risks Undermining Market Trust
Wopke Hoekstra, climate commissioner of the European Union, during a news conference on the "EU's New Strategy To Shape A Global Clean And Resilient Transition" in Brussels, Belgium, on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. European Union countries will begin...

Three destinations ‘trending’ with Aussie travellers
Australians are travelling internationally in record numbers, and according to the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA), three destinations in particular are ‘trending’ right now: Indonesia, Japan and Vietnam. In 2024, over 1.6 million...

Appeal denied: Israeli gymnasts out of Indonesia championships
The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld Indonesia’s decision to deny visas to Israeli gymnasts, rejecting claims of discrimination. Israeli gymnasts will remain barred from participating in this month’s world championships in Indonesia after the...

How Indonesia's Labuhan Merapi Tradition Helps Preserve Forest Ecosystem
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - One ongoing tradition in Yogyakarta, Central Java, that is often crowded with people and tourists is the Labuhan Merapi ritual. This tradition is held every year, precisely on the 30th of Rejeb in the Javanese calendar. The...

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Garuda Indonesia Travel Fair to Be Held in 7 Cities Starting October 16
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - PT Garuda Indonesia Tbk (GIAA) is holding the Garuda Indonesia Travel Fair (GATF) 2025, themed "Because Life Deserves a Journey," in seven major cities across Indonesia. This annual event will kick off in Hall 8, NICE PIK 2,...

Easy Visa Travel for UAE Residents: 18 Destinations with On-Arrival or Visa-Free Access
8Dubai, UAE: Some good news here for UAE passport holders planning their next holiday. Eighteen countries now welcome UAE residents with either no visa requirements at all or simple visa-on-arrival processes. This easy visa travel for UAE...

South Korean PM Condemns Anti-Tourist Protests Ahead of APEC Summit
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min Seok on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, called for decisive action against all forms of hate speech and discrimination towards foreign tourists ahead of the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic...

How Wreck Beach inspired legendary dance piece Amour, acide et noix
Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter. Renowned Canadian choreographer Daniel Léveillé has made and contributed to many pieces over his almost 50 years working in the medium. But, by...

Rose Ayling-Ellis brands Bali as 'overrated' after Molly-Mae's sister Zoe caused a stir by fleeing holiday destination after just 48 hours
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk By RICHARD EDEN, DIARY EDITOR and ALEX DOYLE - SENIOR SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER Published: 10:41 EDT, 15 October 2025 | Updated: 10:48 EDT, 15 October 2025 Rose Ayling-Ellis has become the latest star...