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1 week ago | ttgindia.travel | Karen Yue

An additional NZ$13.5 million (US$8.1 million) has been allocated to Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) as part of the government’s Tourism Boost package, with money being drawn from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy for 2024/25. This funding, announced in mid-April, will support increased destination marketing activities in key international source markets to materialise greater visitor arrivals and stronger tourism growth.

2 months ago | ttgindia.travel | Karen Yue

Air Astana, Singapore Airlines, Scoot, EVA Air, China Airlines, and Thai Airways are among airlines that have recently updated their policy on carrying and usage of power banks onboard their aircraft due to growing safety concerns. In January, a malfunctioning power bank was blamed for a fire that devastated an Air Busan aircraft at South Korea’s Gimhae International Airport. The airline moved swiftly in February to prohibit passengers from keeping power banks in luggage stored in overhead cabins.

2 months ago | ttgindia.travel | Kathryn Wortley

UN Tourism will hold two special events and a diverse range of activities at Expo 2025, which will open its doors at Yumeshima Island, Osaka on April 13. UN Tourism said it is “proud to participate in Japan Expo 2025, bringing together global leaders, innovators and changemakers through two flagship events that highlight our commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development in tourism”.

2 months ago | ttgindia.travel | Marissa Carruthers

As the world becomes increasingly health conscious amid mounting air pollution and congested urban hubs, India is noting an uptick in wellness tourists seeking to rebalance their body, soul and mind. Baby Mathew, chairman and managing director of Somatheeram Ayurveda Group, noted an increase in interest from Asia, especially Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, and notably among the young.

2 months ago | ttgindia.travel | Karen Yue

After almost three decades in operation, Cebu Pacific has become an LCC that contributes significantly to the Philippines’ travel and tourism industry. It closed 2024 with 60 per cent of the domestic market share in its hands, along with a network of 37 domestic and 26 international routes as well as a high ESG rating under its belt.