Travel & Leisure
Southern Japan aims to lure foreign cyclists through bike race
Preparations fully underway for Tour de Kyushu in October
Travel & Leisure
Life
Japan bids farewell to beloved panda Xiang Xiang
Ueno Zoo star, leaving for China on Tuesday, made life 'richer' for fans and locals
Economy
Thai GDP grew 2.6% in 2022 as slow exports outweighed tourism gain
Slumping trade behind country's tepid October-December 1.4% rise
Transportation
Air India has option to buy 370 more jets on top of massive order
Carrier this week unveiled purchase of 470 aircraft from Boeing, Airbus
Travel & Leisure
Hong Kong looks to jumpstart tourism with free plane tickets, vouchers
Public-private campaign launched as city loses crown as world's travel capital
Transportation
Air India makes big international push with record jet order
Tata Group carrier faces competition from Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian rivals
Transportation
Philippine Airlines restarts flights to Beijing and Shanghai
Carrier makes play for post-COVID tourist and business travel
Transportation
ANA targets ASEAN travelers with new budget carrier
Japan's biggest airline taps growing markets as tourism recovers
Travel & Leisure
Foreign visitors to Japan at 1.5m in January
Hopes rise that inbound spending could increase by $15bn in 2023
Economy
Thailand to charge $9 tourist tax from June in sustainability push
Fees to serve as insurance for emergency expenses
Travel & Leisure
Thai Airways on track to exit rehabilitation early: CEO
Carrier eyes increased service to China and Japan as travel recovers
Travel & Leisure
Japan targets $1,500 for spending by foreign visitors
Proposal includes longer stays, sustainable tourism to attract the affluent
Coronavirus
Singapore relaxes COVID travel curbs, mask rules further
Travelers not fully vaccinated won't need to show test results
Travel & Leisure
Macao slaps new tax on VIP gambling business
Junket operators say 5% levy on casino commissions will 'kill' sector
Travel & Leisure
Japan's skiing industry hits bumpy patch
International visitor numbers surge even as domestic demand flags
Travel & Leisure
Thai tourism struggles to find workers as visitor numbers swell
Labor shortage creates headwind in sector that once comprised 18% of GDP
Travel & Leisure
Thailand, Indonesia battle for Chinese group tours post-COVID
Southeast Asia airlines, hotels have edge on Japan, U.S. as travel resumes
Travel & Leisure
Saunas turn up the heat for local economies in Japan
Companies look to warm-air baths to deepen ties with employees, clients
Travel & Leisure
Japan hotel room prices soar on inbound travel recovery
December rates 20% higher than before COVID; strong February figures expected
Travel & Leisure
Hokkaido tourism picks up ahead of snow festival opening
South Korean guests at Sapporo hotels triple from pre-pandemic levels
