Tourism
New York City bans hidden hotel fees ahead of World Cup tourist influx
The new rule bars hotels from charging mandatory resort, destination or service fees
Maybank tips external demand, tourism as emerging growth drivers for the Philippines in 2026
Still, headwinds from US trade policy and political instability remain
Japan tourist arrivals rise to record in December despite China drop
[TOKYO] Tourists to Japan hit a record high for the month of December despite the number of visitors from China plunging 45 per cent due to diplomatic tensions between the two Asian neighbours.
From accountant to IR chief: RWS CEO on why she wants to create ‘a new first impression’
Genting veteran Lee Shi Ruh is leading the massive transformation of the Sentosa integrated resort
The Philippines waives visas for Chinese visitors to boost tourism
The visa-free privilege for Chinese nationals entering the Philippines for tourism or business will be effective Friday
Elvis Presley-themed train departs for Australian tribute festival
The festival typically takes place during the second week of January every year
Why is Japan souring on foreign workers and tourists?
It is a dangerous attitude for an ageing country that needs more immigrants
China’s travellers pivot to Vietnam, driving record arrivals
The surge is part of a broader realignment in South-east Asia’s multi billion-US dollar tourism industry
Changi Airport handled about 70 million passengers in 2025, an all-time high
Passengers at T5 can expect to reach Terminal 2 in four minutes via the airport’s new underground link
Thailand sees annual foreign tourist arrivals slow to 33 million
It is also the first annual drop in international arrivals in a decade outside the pandemic period
