Promoting less popular spots to boost local tourism

PENANG had a low-key celebration of annual World Tourism Day last Sunday as a string of programmes initially lined up had to cease due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Johor govt finalising budget for next year

JOHOR BARU: The Johor government is finalising the report on the state’s Budget 2021 that is expected to be tabled by Mentri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad during the state assembly sitting on Nov 19.

Insight - REITs cautiously optimistic on prospects

THE Covid-19 pandemic has brought on a fierce challenge to many real estate investment trusts (REITs), as the income they derive from their commercial real estate has shrunk.

Laos: Vientiane to see scaled-down Boat Racing Festival this year

VIENTIANE, Sept 27: The Boat Racing Festival held in Vientiane will feature a smaller fleet than previous years as part of a scaled-down event amid the Covid-19 pandemic, reported Laotian Times.

American sued over negative review on Tripadvisor

An American has been sued by a resort in Thailand over a negative Tripadvisor review, authorities said, and could face up to two years in prison if found guilty.

American sued in Thailand over negative Tripadvisor review

Bangkok, Sept 26, 2020 (AFP): An American has been sued by an island resort in Thailand over a negative Tripadvisor review, authorities said Saturday, and could face up to two years in prison if found guilty.

Putrajaya to become extreme sports hub

Putrajaya is set to become a sports city, as well as an extreme sports hub.

Exclusive - The government has been decisive in saving lives and livelihoods

Bali to test measures with free staycations

BALI’S tourism agency is offering free tours and staycations to 4,440 residents in a seven-week tourism dry-run to promote the holiday hotspot and test its Covid-19 health protocols.

Indonesia gives free Bali staycations to test tourism readiness

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia is offering free tours and staycations to 4,440 residents of its resort island of Bali, in a seven-week tourism dry-run to promote the international holiday hotspot and test its coronavirus health protocols.