CAO BANG – GETTING LOST IN THE HIDDEN GEM OF VIETNAM Words & Pictures by: Saifuddin Ismailji Traveling Cao Bang in the hilly region of North Vietnam has been on top of my bucket wish list over the years and finally, a dream realized into reality to explore this hidden gem of Vietnam intact with …
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C O L O R S OF A S E A N Under the umbrella of the Association of South East Asian Nations Tourism Authority (ASEANTA), formed by Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), member countries are united to uphold their commitment to promoting tourism of each of the ten member countries as one …
Vertical Gardens of Krabi In a realm of nature, Krabi’s rich tropical rain forest opens the window on Thailand’s indigenous forest ecology system and some of Earth’s most dramatic coastal scenery set apart with giant limestone needles that sink into a sea of molten emerald and aquamarine. I must be lucky to have spent a …
I have been lucky to have ventured many times across this awe-inspiring ambit in S.E Asia, each time focused on a particular piece in a puzzle block, discovering over a length of some 30 years - a time period for Malaysia to becoming a nation with the fastest economic growth in global history. From the …
Unlock Vietnam’s Market: Join ITE HCMC 2025 Hosted Buyer Program Today! #ITEHCMC2025 #VibrantHoChiMinhCity PRESS RELEASE 02: 23 June 2025 – ITE Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The 19th edition of the International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2025) is pleased to open registration for its renowned Hosted Buyer Program, offering travel agents, …
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ASEANTA LAUNCHES TOURISM AWARDS AND “DISCOVER ASEAN” MICROSITE ON ASEAN DAY ASEANTA’s regional initiatives celebrate S.E Asia’s diversity, innovation & shared future in travel Jakarta, 8 August 2025 – To mark ASEAN Day 2025, the ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA) unveiled two major regional initiatives: The 39th ASEANTA Tourism Award themed Promoting Unity, Creativity & Excellence in Southeast Asian Tourism, …
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19th INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EXPO HO CHI MINH CITY VIETNAM 4-6 SEPT. 2025 #ITEHCMC2025 #VibrantHoChiMinhCity Theme: “Sustainable Tourism, Vibrant experience” As the largest and most established travel event in Vietnam and the Mekong sub region, the 19th International Travel Exchange (ITE) Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) 2025 will officially take place from September 4th to 6th, …
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PACIFIC ASIA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION (PATA) TRAVEL MART 26 – 28 August 2025, QSNCC, BANGKOK, THAILAND During the closing of the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2024, PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid announced that PATA Travel Mart 2025 will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 26-28 August 2025 for the second consecutive year. “PATA Travel Mart has …
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GB Silk Route Festival - HUNZA, PAKISTAN Karimabad, Hunza 09 – 10 August 2025 The ultimate paradise for mountain lovers, the central valley of Hunza becomes a colorful stage for the annual Silk Route Festival. Regular flights, subject to weather, operate from Islamabad to Gilgit: the gateway to Gilgit-Baltistan district of Pakistan. By road, about …
ASEAN NTOs Destination Briefing 5 - Wonderful INDONESIA Ni Made Ayu Marthini riveted the audience in a briefing on Indonesia that has emerged to lead Southeast Asia's largest economy. The archipelago welcomed 12.66 million foreign tourists in the first 11 months of 2024, marking a 21% year-on-year increase and the highest figure in the past …
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