Singapore’s Changi Airport sees record passengers in 2015

Singapore Changi Airport bounced back from a weak start to the year to handle a record 55.4 million passengers in 2015, a 2.5% rise, helped by new carriers and growth in traffic from Thailand,...

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Listen to Thor promote the virtues of Australia in new ad

In the new ad campaign for Tourism Australia, viewers are lulled by turquoise waters, white sand beaches and the voice of Thor – or actor Chris Hemsworth. As the latest ambassador for...

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‘India’s cleanest village’ clings on to its serenity

In the tiny hamlet of Mawlynnong in India's far north east, plastic is banned and spotless paths are lined with flowers – but its reputation as Asia's cleanest village has proved a mixed...

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Dreaming of a New York vacation? February the cheapest month for hotel stays

If you’re ever in a New York state of mind, consider booking a trip over the next few weeks, as the results of a new study show that January and February are the most affordable months for...

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Temazcal, the Mexican steam and spiritual bath you’ll be hearing about in 2016

The growing importance of spiritual wellness in travel has spawned interest in a Mayan tradition called Temazcal, which experts predict is poised to go global and become as common as the Swedish...

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Where do richest US travellers go?

Mexico is the preferred destination among the ranks of the US's richest travellers, for whom money is no object and the world is at their well-heeled, designer-clad feet. That’s according to...

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Highest-rated inns and cottages in France

A cottage rental located near one of the most popular tourist landmarks in France, the Unesco world wonder Mont Saint-Michel, has received top marks from its guests to make it one of the...

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Visitors to Middle East, North Africa will triple by 2030, says UN

The number of international tourists to the Middle East and North Africa will triple to 195 million in 2030 despite concerns over security, the head of the United Nations tourism body said on...

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New travel guide 2016 compiles trendiest, cheapest destinations

Looking for some travel inspiration this year? According to a new guide, Barcelona is predicted to become the most viral destination in 2016, while there’s no better time to score an airfare...

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New US visa rules on some travellers with Mideast ties

The United States on Thursday began enforcing new visa rules on some travellers who have visited or who have dual nationality with states considered seedbeds of terrorism. The Department of...

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Penang top destination for most affordable sunny holiday

A UK-based holiday accommodation site has voted Penang the top Southeast Asian destination and sixth in the world for affordable sunny holidays to chase the winter blues away. For many in...

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TripAdvisor names world’s best hotels in 2016

TripAdvisor today announced the winners of its Travellers’ Choice awards for Hotels. The winners were determined based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from...

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Cuba tops 2016 luxury travel list

According to the annual Travel Leaders Group luxury travel survey, Cuba is going to be the biggest up and coming destination for those that like to travel in style and with a sense of...

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Visitors to Japan surge to record high, approach 2020 target

Japan had a record number of foreign visitors last year thanks to a surge in Chinese arrivals, a cheaper yen and looser visa rules, it was announced Tuesday. Under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe...

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Paris named ‘most admired city’ in international index

Paris has knocked London off its perch to reclaim the title of "most admired city" for 2015 in an international index that measured 50 cities across categories such as international status,...

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Eiffel Tower sees fewer visitors after Paris attacks

The Eiffel Tower, one of the world's top tourist draws, saw visitor numbers drop after the devastating terror attack on the French capital in November, figures showed Tuesday. The Iron Lady of...

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Japanese kabuki set to perform in glitzy Las Vegas

Japan's elaborate all-male kabuki theatre is heading to glitzy Las Vegas for a series of paid shows, organisers said yesterday, in a bid to spread the classical Japanese art form to a global...

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UN says world tourism numbers hit record 1.18 billion in 2015

The number of international tourists rose by 4.4% worldwide in 2015 to hit a record 1.18 billion despite concerns over terrorism, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation said...

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10 reasons to visit Bhutan in 2016

A landlocked country sandwiched between India and China, Bhutan is a Buddhist kingdom that also borders the eastern Himalayan range, giving the country its beautiful and dramatic landscape. The...

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Norwegians seek adventure, French want to party, says travel survey

An international survey from the Croatian Tourist Office, seen by Relaxnews, shows what different European nationalities like to do on holiday. So while Norwegians seek adventure and the French...

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