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...

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...

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

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Indonesia’s Tourism sector achieves record growth in international visitors

Indonesia’s tourism sector hits record growth with 10.04 million international visitors in 2025, driven by strong domestic and international demand. Indonesia’s tourism sector is experiencing significant growth, with the country achieving...

Indonesia to buy 42 fighter jets from China marking its first non-Western aircraft purchase deal

From left, Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun attend a press briefing after the first meeting of China-Indonesia joint...

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...

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...

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...

Indonesia Ranks Second Worldwide in Japanese Language Learners

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Director General of the Japan Foundation, Inami Kazumi, stated that Indonesia still ranks second in the world as the country with the largest number of Japanese language and culture learners. "Indonesia still has the second...

Travellers to Japan will soon need an Electronic Travel Authorisation to enter the country

Frequent travellers are no strangers to the growing trend of countries introducing pre-travel authorisation requirements – a move already adopted by destinations such as New Zealand, the US, Canada and the UK. Joining the list is Japan, which has...

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...

Maldives nominated for World’s Leading and Green Destination titles at World Travel Awards 2025

The Maldives has once again been nominated in two of the most prestigious categories at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2025, reaffirming its reputation as one of the world’s most desirable travel destinations. The country is competing for the...

Indonesia’s mount Lewotobi erupts, ash rises 10 kilometers high

Published on: October 15, 2025 4:09 PM Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted early Wednesday, sending a massive ash column 10 kilometers into the sky and prompting authorities to raise the alert level to its highest stage. The eruption,...

Indonesia Highlights South Korea's Role in Supporting Economic Transformation Ahead of APEC 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Deputy for Investment Cooperation at the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Tirta Nugraha Mursitama, outlined Indonesia’s direction in economic diplomacy in advance of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit,...

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...

The Ultimate Guide to Dubai: Things to Do, Best Time to Visit, and More

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Where futuristic skylines soar, innovation thrives, and endless attractions await, Dubai has long been an enticing destination for travelers around the world. To truly discover the city’s many charms, there’s perhaps no better...

Indonesia-South Korea boost ties in creative industry and music

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Ministry of Creative Economy has explored potential collaboration with the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), aiming to strengthen creative industry ties—particularly through business matchmaking in the music...

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...

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...

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...