Indonesia, North Korea renew ties in first ministerial visit in 12 years

oreign Minister Sugiono witnessed the renewal of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on bilateral consultations between Indonesia and North Korea on his visit to Pyongyang, the first ministerial level visit to the country in 12 years. Sugiono...

Travelling the world…at a bargain

Not too long ago, the Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) and OneKlik Events staged another opportunity for local residents to make their travel dreams come true… at a bargain! The three-day Travel Sale Expo (TSE) reeled off at SM Megamall...

Avoid the traffic: Insight into booming helicopter charters in Indonesia, including Bali

Cashed up travellers are increasingly seeking quick escapes from major cities and tourist locations throughout Indonesia, using VIP and corporate helicopter charter to transport themselves to and from their destinations. Chapman Freeborn key...

Indonesia Tourism Industry Association to Send Letter to Prabowo on Tourism Law Revision

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Tourism Industry Association of Indonesia (GIPI) plans to send a letter to President Prabowo Subianto regarding the revision of the Tourism Law. According to the Chair of GIPI, Hariyadi Sukamdani, the association is...

Brazilian president visits Malaysia to explore cooperation avenues, attend ASEAN summit

South Africa, Vietnam issue statement agreeing to promote cooperation on diplomacy, national defense, economy ISTANBUL Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva kicked off a three-day visit to Malaysia on Friday to explore avenues of...

The rise of trolley tourism: Booking.com reveals the surprising trend shaping where we travel in 2025

When it comes to why we go to where we go, we all know that the food culture plays a huge part in influencing whether we’ll travel somewhere or not. But it’s usually the restaurant and cafe-scene, as well as the local produce that dictates whether...

6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia, no tsunami warning issued

Papua [Indonesia], October 16 (ANI): A strong earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale struck West Papua, Indonesia, on Thursday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake occurred at 11:57 am (IST) with its...

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...

The 11 travel rules you need to know (and the ones you can ignore)

Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Got it Share Who’s to say what we can and cannot do...

US supply chains enter holidays with fewer options, rising uncertainty

QIMA’s aggregated sourcing data shows a slowdown in US overseas procurement from August 2025 onwards: after peaking in July at 22 per cent year on year (YoY), inspection and audit activity by US buyers remained subdued in both August and...

Buytrago, Abdilla fall short against Aussies at Beach Pro

ALAS Pilipinas top pair of James Buytrago and Ran Abdilla held fort only to tumble against a taller Australian duo of D’Artagnan Potts and Jack Pearse, 21-14, 21-18, to exit the men’s main draw of the Volleyball World 2025 Beach Pro Tour Challenge...

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...

Trip.com Group and Google reveal top five travel trends for 2026

A new global report by Trip.com Group in collaboration with Google reveals that travellers in 2026 will be driven less by destination checklists and more by deeper emotional, cultural, and technological connections. Titled Why Travel?, the report...

Earthquake in Indonesia: Quake of Magnitude 6.6 on Richter Scale Hits West Papua, No Tsunami Warning Issued

Papua, October 16: A strong earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale struck West Papua, Indonesia, on Thursday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake occurred at 11:57 am (IST) with its epicentre located at...

Lula wants Brazil to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Friday (Oct. 24) that Brazil is working to become a full member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). He is traveling in the region and seeking closer political ties with the...

PH GETS multiple tourism awards

Despite a slowdown in arrivals this year, the Philippine tourism sector remains a major pillar in the economy with its contribution expected to account for 21 percent of the country’s gross domestic products (GDP). Destinations remain popular as...

Cruises are ‘indefensible’ and ‘incredibly boring’, say travel writers

For millions of people around the world, they are the perfect opportunity to relax and dine in one place while effortlessly visiting multiple countries. Yet according to a group of leading travel writers, cruise ships are “indefensible” and...

Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025: Crete Ranks 8th, Travel and Tour World Reveals

NEW YORK (PRNewswire) – 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...

APAC tourism growth outlook signals sustained long-term expansion as global demand reaches new highs

APAC will lead the next decade of tourism growth as global travel demand surpasses pre-pandemic levels, according to Tourism Economics’ Michael Shoory speaking at ITB Asia 2025 in Singapore. The APAC tourism growth outlook presented by Michael...

Agoda reveals Asia’s top vegetarian destinations for culinary travelers

Agoda highlights vegetarian-friendly destinations across Asia, showcasing food-motivated travel trends and growing interest in plant-based culinary experiences. SINGAPORE – Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled a curated list of the best...