Jordan sees tourism slump over Gaza war
AMMAN: Jordan has seen a decrease in the number of tourists visiting its famed ancient city of Petra and other sites since the Gaza war began in October 2023, according to officials. Although Jordan does not border the Gaza Strip, it has been among several countries across the region impacted by the war between Israel […]
Read MoreThailand’s DTV digital nomad visa proves a runaway success, 1 year on
By Naruemon Chaingam When Tim Grassin sold his fintech start-up in the Philippines, he mapped out his next move the way any good analyst would: with a spreadsheet. After comparing the region’s top destinations for remote workers, the French-Canadian entrepreneur landed on the Thai capital. “Bangkok won,” he told This Week in Asia. Drawn by […]
Read MoreMalaysia investigates naked dancing, ‘holy baths’ claims at Muslim motivational event
Malaysian police are investigating a complaint about deviant activities such as naked dancing and “holy cleansing baths” being performed during a family motivational event. Police said the report was filed at the end of February over an incident that was held at a convention centre in Shah Alam, a predominantly Malay-Muslim enclave about 30km (19 […]
Read MoreCan China’s partial lifting of Japanese seafood ban aid a post-Fukushima reset?
By Orange Wangin Beijing China has partially lifted its two-year ban on Japanese seafood imports in the latest step by Beijing to remove a diplomatic roadblock that has strained ties between the two neighbours. According to a Chinese customs notice issued on Sunday, shipments of seafood originating from “certain regions” of Japan would resume “conditionally” […]
Read MoreMaldives government to promote special features of islands to boost local tourism
Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim states the government will promote special features of islands across the Maldives to help boost local tourism at the locations. Local tourism has been expanded to many Maldivian islands. Responding to a question from a member of the general public at Saturday night’s ‘Ahaa’ Forum, Minister Thoriq said […]
Read MoreIndia tops Nepal’s tourist list in Jan despite decline in visitor numbers
India remains Nepal’s largest source of foreign tourists in January, but the number of visitors from the country saw a slight decline in the month, according to official data released on Monday. Of nearly 80,000 foreign tourists who visited Nepal last month, 20,485 were Indians, the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) said. This marks a 15.1 […]
Read MoreMaldives welcomes over 200,000 tourists in January, China leads arrivals
The number of tourists visiting the Maldives crossed 200,000 in January, statistics have shown. According to the Tourism Ministry, the number of tourists visiting the country in January was 11.1 percent higher than the same period last year. The largest number of tourists visited the Maldives in January came from China. According to the latest […]
Read MorePunakha introduces night and evening rafting adventure
Punakha— As the calm waters of the Punatshangchhu shimmer under the moonlight, tourists enjoy a unique experience—night and evening river rafting. This adventure combines excitement and serenity, showcasing Punakha’s beauty under a starlit sky. My Bhutan, currently the only authorised travel agent in the country, has been granted exclusive rights to conduct night rafting. The […]
Read MoreMaldives Emerges As Premier Destination For Luxury Travelers
Increasing interest from honeymooners drives expansion and luxury offerings from resorts. The Maldives is positioning itself as one of the world’s leading travel destinations, appealing particularly to luxury travelers and honeymooners seeking exceptional and unique experiences. With burgeoning interest and travel trends indicating strong growth, the Maldives is at the forefront of luxury tourism, characterized […]
Read MoreBhutan: South Asia’s Safest Haven for Travellers
Despite dropping from its 17th position in 2023, Bhutan remains the sole South Asian country ranked among the top 21 most peaceful nations worldwide. The GPI, in its 18th iteration, assesses peace using 23 indicators across three critical domains: societal safety and security, ongoing domestic and international conflict, and militarisation. Bhutan’s continued excellence in these […]
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