Asia

Jet2holidays to launch escorted tours to Turkey next year

Seven-night fully escorted tours to Turkey’s historic Anatolia region coming added to airline and operator’s Discover More range

Cathay Pacific to boost flight capacity as demand 'remains strong'

The airline will also resume more destinations, including Sapporo, Fukuoka, Penang and Dhaka in December, and Phuket and Nagoya in January

Indonesia won't enforce controversial 'sex ban' rules for tourists

Country pledges not to charge tourists under new law criminalising sex outside marriage, which could come into effect in the next few years if not challenged

Sri Lanka lifts all remaining Covid entry requirements

Requirement to show evidence of Covid status through certificate of vaccination or negative test removed by Sri Lanka’s ministry of health

Pata’s Christmas lunch raises record amount for charity

Festive event in London supported the Family Holiday Charity this year

Operator hopeful of surge in India bookings following eVisa return

Newmarket has launched a 10% trade discount on all its India tours booked before 24 December to mark the development

Xmas getaway faces further strike threat and Indonesia sex ban for tourists

Festive flights could be cancelled due to walkouts by immigration staff at airports

Debut 2024/25 sailings unveiled for second Explora Journeys ship

Explora Journeys reveals where its second cruise ship will be headed when it launches in 2024

India e-visa scheme removes final barrier, operators say

Operators welcome India e-visa scheme as last barrier to resumption of travel

India to restore eVisas for British travellers 'soon'

High commissioner Vikram Doraiswami confirms eVisa portal to reopen

Indonesia Mount Semeru eruption prompts Foreign Office warning

Travellers advised against all travel to within 5km of the crater of Mount Semeru, which is around 100km from Bali

APT launches Japan and India tours and cruises for 2023/24

APT and Travelmarvel’s Faraway Collection includes a luxury and value itinerary for Japan and a cruise on the Lower Ganges

Scenic claims 'strong interest' in first-ever dedicated Japan season

Scenic Eclipse to operate Scenic’s debut Japan season

Holland America Line to return to Japan in the new year

Carnival-owned line to operate first Japanese itineraries for two-and-a-half years in the spring

Elegant Resorts unveils dedicated agents' portal

Elegant Resorts details phase one of its agents’ portal designed after consultation with the trade

Sri Lanka, and the long hard road to recovery

Inflation, political turmoil and a fuel crisis has set back Sri Lanka’s recovery from the pandemic. Gary Noakes reports for TTG

Dorchester Collection to expand into the Middle East and Asia

The brand has announced opening dates for its first properties in the Middle East and Asia, as it names the general manager of The Lana, Dubai

Up in the air: Will capacity constraints threaten Asia’s recovery?

A lack of flights could hold back the region’s rebound as travel restrictions ease

Travel awaits autumn statement and tourists flock to Japan

Headlines focus on chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s plans for tax and spending

Celebrity to offer 'most ambitious sailing season ever' in 2024

The brand will offer year-round sailings in Europe and Asia, with its Edge-class ships making market debuts around the world

WTM 2022: Japan showcases Hokkaido's Ainu culture

Indigenous tourism is an emerging theme of post-pandemic travel to Japan, as the destination looks to push Ainu culture to the fore

WTM 2022: Sri Lanka aims to dispel misconceptions

Sri Lanka is back and running – that’s the message from tourism minister Harin Fernando at WTM London this year

WTM 2022: Indian market boosting Thailand's prospects

Thailand has seen a shift in its key source markets following its reopening post-pandemic, with India performing particularly well

Silversea Cruises to restart Asia sailings in December

Sailing in the region for the first time since March 2020, the line will offer itineraries in Sri Lanka, Hong Kong and Vietnam