Tourism

Vietnam’s island megaproject races towards Apec deadline, but demand test looms

The tourism push is an early test of whether Myanmar can persuade visitors and investors that parts of the country are once again open for business.

Myanmar bets on ancient temples, Buddhist pilgrimage sites to boost tourism

The Great Barrier Reef contributes more than A$9 billion to the economy annually.

Australia welcomes draft Unesco decision to keep Great Barrier Reef off danger list

Greater Sentosa – made up of Sentosa and Pulau Brani – will be developed over the next two decades.

New landmarks under Greater Sentosa expected to open from early 2030s

Thailand is only targeting about 33 million foreign visitors this year, well below the nearly 40 million who arrived in 2019.

Thailand gets serious about chasing high-spending tourists

Hong Kong is a close second, with around 1.9 million arrivals expected.

Chinese travellers swop luxury for short Asian trips this summer

A US$1 million hotel suite offered as part of “The World Cup 2026 Extravaganza Package” at The Mark Hotel in New York City.  Hotels have been walking back hefty price increases.

Empty rooms and plunging prices: World Cup tourism is off to a slow start

The S$1 billion wellness attraction in Marina South is slated to open in 2030.
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Beyond beaches or Bali: Singapore’s push for urban wellness tourism

At full capacity, the new facility will be able to accommodate two million visitors annually, with half expected to be international visitors.

Mah Bow Tan-led Therme Singapore breaks ground on wellness facility with thermal baths, spas

Therme Group founder and CEO Robert Hanea (left) and Therme Group Asia and Singapore chairman Mah Bow Tan speak with BT ahead of the ground-breaking ceremony.

Therme Singapore to be European wellness group’s gateway to Asia