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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 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 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...
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 11 travel rules you need to know (and the ones you can ignore)
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This Famous Beauty Spot Under 2 Hours From Manchester With Incredible Hikes & Unbeatable Scenery Has Been Crowned The Most Picturesque National Park In The World – Above The Grand Canyon & Yellowstone
Credit: Jonny Gios via Unsplash Save National Parks are a wonderful thing, and we’re lucky in the UK to have some of the most beautiful ones in the world. Now, one National Park has been named the most picturesque in the world, and would you...
'I wouldn’t be anywhere without them' - Joscelyn Roberson sends an emotional message after winning bronze at World Gymnastics Championships
American gymnast Josceyln Roberson turned emotional after making it to the podium at the World Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta. The American gymnast won a bronze medal in the vault event. In her conversation with the media after the event,...
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...
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...
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...
Woman 'is tricked into travelling to Thailand for fake modelling job and killed so her organs can be harvested'
A woman was reportedly tricked into travelling to Thailand for a fake modelling job before being forced to work as a slave and killed so her organs could be harvested on the black market. Vera Kravtsova, 26, originally from Belarus, flew to...
Diwali 2025 vacation: Indians can visit over 50 countries visa-free - check full list, key details
With days left for the Diwali 2025 holidays, several people across the country are gearing up to celebrate the festivities abroad. As a growing number of countries are offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival, travelling abroad has become easier with...
Indonesia approves new tourism law to promote inclusive and sustainable development
The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) yesterday, October 2, approved the third amendment to Law No. 10 of 2009 concerning tourism to be enacted into law. The revised legislation focuses on inclusive and sustainable tourism development,...