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MIL OSI Asia Pacific – Source: Government Of Thailand Headline: Bangkok Remains Top Destination in Asia Pacific Bangkok remains the most visited destination in Asia Pacific, in terms of visitor numbers, according to the Mastercard Asia-Pacific Destinations Index, which analyzes travel journeys across 171 Asia Pacific destinations in 22 countries. The Mastercard Asia-Pacific Destinations Index 2017 indicated that among the top Asia Pacific destinations ranked by international overnight arrivals, Bangkok came first in 2016, with 19.3 million visitors, followed by Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, and Kuala Lumpur. Phuket in southern Thailand raked sixth, with 9.1 million visitors, and Pattaya in eastern Thailand ranked eighth, with 8.1 million visitors. Bangkok also topped the list of total nights stayed with 87.6 million nights, while Sydney came in second place with 87.5 million, followed by Kuala Lumpur at 76.7 million. Since its founding as the capital city of Thailand in 1782

Asia travel – Top 10 attractions in SingaporeChoosing the 10 best attractions in Singapore was no easy task; this is a city bursting to the seams with impressive things to see and do. Almost everyone will have seen an image of the city's symbol, the Merlion, and this makes our list alongside the nearby Marina Bay Sands SkyPark and Singapore Flyer – both of which offer breathtaking views across the iconic Singapore skyline. This tiny island state is also a land of contrasts; Chinatown and Little India, both gastronomic and shopping hubs in their own right, represent the incredible ethnic diversity of the country. For nightlife we've got you covered too; sip on a Singapore Sling at the lavish Raffles Hotel, or head to Clarke Quay for some of the city's most picturesque eating and drinking spots. Discover all of these, and more, in our list of the Top 10 Best Attractions in Singapore! source Follow @Dougles Comments comments Source: Asia travel – Top 10 a

The TFWA has announced that a record number of exhibitors has been confirmed for the Asia Pacific Exhibition and Conference which will run from 7-11 May 2017. A total of 317 brand companies will be exhibiting, 76 of which are new or returning after a short break. These numbers are up from 310 exhibitors at TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference last year, an increase of 2%, and up almost 9% from 285 in 2015. The 10,300sq m exhibition space at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre has increased 5% from 9,817m2 in 2016. This year's exhibition has attracted several new names including fashion and accessories brand Giorgio Armani, in jewellery and watches Morellato Group, Be Relax in the category of gifts and Nanyang Brothers Tobacco Co. Ltd. Commenting on the event, TFWA president Erik Juul-Mortensen said: "We are delighted that the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference is continuing to go from strength to strength, and our exhibitor num

Expansion includes new travel platforms, television programming, and strategic new hires WASHINGTON, April 26, 2017, Coming off a record 2016 and posting double-digit growth into 2017, National Geographic Travel announces additional global expansion plans for Europe and Asia and broadens its portfolio of travel-related media offerings. The expansion includes the launch of a weekly two-hour travel programming block, the appointment of new executives, a special luxury edition of National Geographic Traveler magazine, and the development of the new National Geographic Travel Lab. "National Geographic is leveraging the unique power of our brand to reinvigorate and reinvent our ancillary businesses, and our Travel business is a key piece of that," said Declan Moore, National Geographic Partners CEO. "Furthering the knowledge and understanding of our world is, and always has been, at National Geographic's core and we believe travel is essential to advancing t

Travel accessories brand Travel Blue will appear at this year's TFWA Asia/Pacific event in Singapore, May 8-11, adding to its hugely successful range of Folding Bags with the inclusion of four new styles. The new products are designed for travellers to travel light without carrying an extra weight on their shoulders, responding to global demand for lightweight travel bags. Travel Blue director of Travel Retail Jonathan Smith said: ''Nowadays, travellers prefer to travel light without having to tow around many items of luggage. Our new bags are ideal as they are convenient to use and easy to carry and they are also good for storing gifts and souvenirs.'' The new folding bags provides a strong alternative against traditional suitcases, said the company, eliminating the possibility of incurring excess baggage fees from airlines. The bags are lightweight and flexible but extremely durable suitable for all travellers. Smith added: ''Shorter layover time

And it begins, the long awaited travel hacking trip report taking Asia by storm with mi familia in the summer of 2016. Did this get you excited? You won't believe what comes next, lets do this!<————–first exclamation mark strategically placed, there will be more, you have been warned!<———-second dot. TBB Blog Mission: To Entertain. Educate. Inspire. In That Order! You can support TBB by applying for CREDIT CARDS, shopping with our AMAZON AFFILIATE LINK & clicking our REFERRAL LINKS. Thank you! In the summer of 2016 we decided to spend our precious vacation time in Asia. My father in law was turning 80 years old and his kids (including my wife) decided to throw a big party in his honor. So I sent my wife and daughter there first while I took my time to get there with stops in Tokyo and Hong Kong to satisfy my travel addiction. In the meantime, our son was spending two months studying in Hong Kong so I stopped by to see him and we flew together to Kuala Lumpur. We

SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld airline alliance, has announced plans to boost services to some of its most valued global markets. SriLankan Airlines has reinforced its existing services to the Middle East, Indian subcontinent and China, while targeting fresh destinations in Australasia, according to plans revealed at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai today. With increasing demand being experienced from countries of the GCC, SriLankan Airlines will boost capacity on the Dubai-Colombo route by making it an all-widebody service served by the airline's Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The airline will also look to add further frequencies on the route by this winter, the airline said. SriLankan Airlines chief commercial officer Siva Ramachandran said: "SriLankan Airlines has been strategically expanding its reach in the region, thereby offering our passengers an enhanced travel experience and an extensive range of destinat

  AsiaOne Travel has revealed top 5 adventure experiences visitors should not miss when travelling Asia, including kite-surfing in Mui Ne, a resort town in southeast Vietnam. According to the travel website, Mui Ne offers many exciting water sports like windsurfing, surfing, jet-skiing, and kayaking, and kite-surfing. "In kite-surfing, you ride a modified surfboard or kiteboard on the waves while holding onto a specially-designed parachute-like kite, relying on only the wind to push you forward," says AsiaOne Travel. Other paradises for adventure experiences in Asia include Snorlkeling in the Philippines, trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal and Bungee jumping in China.-VNA Source: Vietnam among top 5 must-tries for adventure addicts in Asia

Five years after initially linking up with Asia specialist Wendy Wu, Travel Impressions is expanding the partnership by adding all Wendy Wu product to its booking platform, including Tibet as a new destination. The move is in part due to new leaders at both companies who say there is untapped potential in jointly selling Asia. "Leslie [Peden, president of Wendy Wu Tours] and I took the reins at our respective companies around the same time last year, and it occurred to us that the retail industry is leaving a lot of money on the table with regard to Asia," stated Scott Wiseman, president of Travel Impressions. Travel Impressions is featuring 36 Wendy Wu tours for 2017, with destinations including China, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan. Tibet itineraries include the 15-night air-inclusive "China & Tibet Discovery" and the 17-night air-inclusive "China & Spiritual Tibet" with visits to Lhasa, Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu and Sha

Known as the Tibetan Plateau or Rooftop of the World, Qinghai province was an unchartered beauty for western travelers … not now. I spent 9 days exploring it.  Located next to Tibet, with unspoiled landscapes, prayer flags and roaming yaks, it's easily like no other place I've been to and didn't feel like China. Unchartered by western travelers this is the next best secret to a new adventure. It was the trip of a lifetime for me! I've already written about my Qinghai trip I was on and how I prepared for it. Thus, I'd like to share this Qinghai Travel Guide. Qinghai Travel Guide : Best attractions Listed below are the locations I presented in my video (above).  For trip planning details and information about these places, continue reading. ▶Xining Xining is the capital city of Qinghai and the largest city on the Tibetan Plateau. It's a modern city and the hub for trains going into Lhasa, Tibet and Lanzhou, Gansu, Urumqi, Xinjiang.  It is also the

Malaysia-headquartered AirAsia, the budget airline carrier, has acquired a 50% stake in travel planning startup Touristly through an asset injection and loan deal valued at RM11.5 million. The digital platform encompasses the online brand for the Travel 3Sixty in-flight magazine, touchpoints on airasia.com and online advertising assets which will enable the startup to reach AirAsia's 60 million guests annually. This deal will witness AirAsia Berhad inject the digital platform of its Travel 3Sixty in-flight magazine, valued at RM6.5 million, into Touristly via AirAsia Investments Ltd and extending the startup a RM5 million convertible loan for working capital and development. Additionally, post the completion, AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes will serve as Chairman of the Board for Touristly. What's interesting to note is the fact, that Tony is not collaborating with the online travel service for the first time. Earlier in May 2016, Touristly secured an undisclose d pre-Serie

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SOUTHLAKE, Texas, April 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel technology leader Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) has named Roshan Mendis as senior vice president of its global distribution system (GDS) and corporate travel business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa effective July 1. The appointment aligns with Sabre's focus on continuing international growth. In the new pan-regional leadership capacity, Mendis will expand his current responsibilities in Asia-Pacific and will now lead commercial operations and business development across the EMEA and APAC markets. He will be based in London and be responsible for customer engagement across agency, corporate and online customer segments. Roshan Mendis, senior vice-president of Sabre Travel Network, EMEA and APAC "Roshan has demonstrated successful results in expanding our GDS and corporate travel business in the fast-paced APAC region through a healthy combination of organic growth and new customers," said Wade

Advertisement Japan Day 5. Tokushima to Hiwasa. 70km.Three cheers for Carradice capes. The heavens opened for business at 11 o'clock in Japanese fashion and got worse and worse as the day progressed. Not that we regret this trip to Japan as we still love it, despite the vagaries of the weather. Two years ago. Christine made the phrase, "I love Japan, I'll be back" and here she is with 15 others who have either been before, or will certainly return. Early on as we left Tokushima the day was cloudy but warm and dry. We rode through several pedestrian streets with no one around and no shops open, and later sawmills not working - is it a holiday? Easter Monday at home but not in a Buddhist country. We followed rivers for most of the day, wide and deep and looked like they could carry huge amounts of water in a flood. At one point we saw a hydroelectric power station making good use of the abundant supply. I think I could have done with a generator being driven o

Photo courtesy: Nepal Tourism Board Apr 16, 2017- Nepal has secured the top spot in the list of 10 best places to travel published by the British newspaper The Guardian. In its report titled, 'How to plan a post-Brexit holiday—from Serbia to the Lake District', the online edition of the popular newspaper has placed Nepal on No 1 spot. "Pound for pound, Nepal is better value than Europe," says Catherine Shearer of specialist cycle holiday experts H+I Adventures. The country has had a tricky few years that have featured Maoist insurgency, royal massacre and a devastating earthquake, but Nepal has come roaring back. Travellers are reporting a sense of optimism and vibrancy that rubs off on visitors. "Democracy is on the rise," reports Dr Claire Smith of York University's Asia Research Network. "It is an inspiring moment to visit the country … and the curries are delicious." This is a country with a huge amount to offer: its mountain rang

Related Content (CNN) - When Vice President Mike Pence embarks on an 11-day trip across the Asia-Pacific, his wife, Karen, will join him with a mission of her own. The second lady is heading to South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Australia and Hawaii beginning Saturday to "highlight her initiative, art therapy, meet with military service members and spouses, and participate in cultural activities," according to a statement from the office of the second lady. Daughter Charlotte Pence will also travel with the family. Pence, who was an elementary school teacher for more than 25 years, plans to use her platform as second lady to bring attention to children and art therapy programs. In 2013, she founded the Indiana First Lady's Charitable Foundation to support youth, families and arts organizations. She will observe art therapy programs and participate in roundtable discussions with art therapists in Seoul, South Korea, and in Tokyo. She will also participate in a d

Lim Han Friday, April 14, 2017 updated the Thursday, April 13, 2017 Feast your eyes on these beaches tucked away right here in Southeast Asia. 1/9 Railay Beach Colossal limestone cliffs tower over the white beach landscape as the gleaming Andaman Sea rushes to embrace the sand. The intense sapphire hues will assault your eyes and render you stationary for enduring moments, in awe of the phenomenal view. Embark on an enthralling adventure of rock climbing, kayaking and diving, amongst other activities, while basking in the astounding beauty of Railay Beach.194/5 Moo 5, Tambol Saithai, Krabi Town 81000, ThailandPhoto: Getty Images 2/9 Juara Beach A paradise of inviting sand and mesmerising seas, Juara Beach is the perfect spot for a relaxing vacation. Get lost in the lush jungle while seeking companionship in the plethora of intriguing wildlife. Immerse yourself in the amazing world of turtles at the Juara Turtle Project or go on a climbing expediti

There are many compelling reasons to book a hotel: five-star service, luxe amenities, an unbeatable location. But the one most likely to make your Instagram followers reel with envy is a pool that goes on for days. Here, we've rounded up 10 of the most beguiling infinity pools in Asia. C'mon in, the water's fine! Source: The Best Infinity Pools in Asia

Source: Redd Angelo/Unsplash JAPAN is skillful at using its natural resources and cultural heritage to boost tourism, according to the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017 recently released by the World Economic Forum. The biennial index measures "the set of factors and policies that enable the sustainable development of the travel and tourism sector, which in turn, contributes to the development and competitiveness of a country". Japan – which ranked the best in Asia, and is also the most improved country in the world on the index – fared better this time on cost competitiveness. This is largely due to a substantial reduction of fuel prices and air ticket taxes, which has in turn reduced considerably the cost of traveling in the country. Despite that, a slight increase was recorded in the average cost of accommodation in Japan. The country could also do better in environmental sustainability, the report suggested. SEE ALSO: Japan on the fron

The Kingdom of Bahrain promotes its new tourism identity under the slogan of 'Ours. Yours'  The Kingdom of Bahrain launched its new tourism identity under the slogan of 'Ours. Yours' in a step to further develop the tourism sector as a main contributor to the national economy. The new brand embraces the country's biggest asset, its people – their warmth and welcoming attitude. The Bahrain Tourism and Authority also has recently launched seven representative offices with an aim of increasing the Kingdom of Bahrain's share of the international travel market. The offices are located in KSA, India, China, France, Germany, UK and Russia. Sally Sedky, Marketing & Tourism Promotion Directorate says "It's the culmination of our efforts to develop an integrated strategic approach towards elevating the industry by attracting investors and providing a suitable environment to incubate tourism p