Direct Flights Between Myanmar and Buddha’s Birthplace in Nepal to Begin in May
By Zarni Mann The Irrawaddy Mon, February 24, 2020 Lumbini, Nepal – Birthplace of Buddha Photo: Dept of Tourism, Nepal MANDALAY—To boost tourism with Myanmar, Nepal has announced that direct […]
Jungloos’ and other temptations in Cambodia
with Peter Olszewski / Khmer Times February 21, 2020 Going green and going clean is the new scene for chic hotels, and in Siem Reap the unusual and unusually named hotel, […]
Vietnam’s first int’l tourism office opened in UK
Anh Kiet The Hanoi Times Thu, Feb 20, 2020 Vietnam’s first international tourism office named “The Visit Vietnam” was officially opened in London. Photo: VNA LONDON, UK – The office […]
Myanmar moves to save scenic Chin mountain
Myat Moe Aung The Myanmar Times Thu, Feb 20, 2020 Photo – Forest Department CHIN STATE, Myanmar – The government has been asked to declare a new national park at […]
India-Myanmar Cross-Border Bus Service to Operate Soon
By Zarni Mann & Myat Pyae Phyo The Irrawaddy Thu, February 20, 2020 The Indo-Myanmar Friendship Bridge seen from the integrated checkpoint in Moreh, the Indian border town with Tamu, […]
Laos Ranked 3rd in Wanderlust Travel Awards 2020
By Taejun Kang The Laotian Times Tue, February 18, 2020 Patuxay in Vientiane. Photo: Tourism Laos VIENTIANE – Laos has taken third place in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2020 […]
Myanmar mulls temporary ban on Chinese tourism
Zeyar Hein The Myanmar Times Tue, February 18, 2020 People mill around the entrance of a pagoda in downtown Yangon. Photo: Mar Naw/The Myanmar Times NAYPYITAW, Myanmar – The Ministry […]
Indonesia offers big discounts to attract foreign tourists amid cancellations
Riza Roidila Mufti and Marchio Irfan Gorbiano The Jakarta Post Wed, February 19, 2020 Chinese tourists enjoy Bajra Sandi monument tour, Denpasar, Bali, on Wednesday January 29. 2020. As a […]
Covid-19 forces govt to rethink strategy on Visit Malaysia 2020
Bernama free Malaysia Today Tue, February 18, 2020 Tourists from China are top 10 contributors to Malaysia’s national tourism sector. Photo: Tourism Malaysia PUTRAJAYA: The direction and promotion of Visit […]
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