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Stories of Orchard will be led by urban heritage specialist Yong Min Ho.

Grand Hyatt Singapore turns 55 with heritage walking toursStories of Orchard uncovers the hidden history of Singapore’s iconic street and the hotel’s role in the transformation.

Social media fraudsters who receive payment for Japan tours without fulfilling are difficult to clamp down on, as they can easily start a new page after being shut down, authorities say.

Thai travellers to Japan duped by tour scamsThailand’s tourism authorities intervene as damages snowball to 4 million baht.

The trend is especially visible in Indonesia, where 32% of travellers plan to take 11 or more trips in 2026.

Meet Asia's new perpetual traveller73% of Asian Gen Z travellers expect to take between one and six trips a year.

Compared to travellers in other regions, APAC consumers are taking longer to commit and more actively using AI in for end-to-end trip planning.

Turning interest into bookings is getting harder for travel brandsAPAC travellers are browsing longer, comparing more and booking later: report.

The tours will run starting 2027.

Insight Vacations rolls out small group tours for more immersive travelNew collection of small group tours is capped at 24 guests across 35 itineraries worldwide

More than half of those canvassed find the recommendations made by AI to be generic.

AI is driving travellers to seek the familiar, not the fantasticAPAC travellers are inspired by everything, persuaded by almost nothing.

Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges will offer 30 elevated tented eco-lodges and flood-adaptive structures.

This way to wellness in Phong NhaNew ecolodges offer forest, cave and ceremonial rituals inspired by Vietnamese wellbeing wisdoms.

Destinations in Asia are stepping up to join the world’s most walkable cities. Tokyo leaps 16 positions to 20th place this year.

Walk this way: Where to find the world’s best walking citiesJapan leads the way in Asia, while Singapore, Shanghai and Hanoi debut in the top 100 ranking.

Far from being dead-ended, travel paths are being redrawn.

The great travel diversion is now happeningA new Visa report reveals how airspace disruptions and rising costs are redrawing Asia Pacific travel flows.

Women’s football is gaining traction with sports fans.

Women’s football is kicking goals for sports tourismFans are travelling further and staying longer to support their heroes.