Thailand travel boom fuelled by extended visa exemption for Indians

Travel to Thailand from India is experiencing growth close to 50 percent, due to the recently expanded visa waiver program. The Thai government announced that Indian the tourists they can now enter the country visa-free until November 11, 2024, a significant extension from the initial May 10 deadline. This policy change, coupled with the stable … Read more

Top Asian Destinations for Slow Travel

Agoda is promoting the slow travel trend in all Asian destinations, fostering cultural connections and immersive experiences for travelers… Read more Agoda is promoting the slow travel trend in all Asian destinations, fostering cultural connections and immersive experiences for travelers looking for a leisurely pace of exploration. Read less As slow travel gains traction as … Read more

Recent survey confirms soaring sales of pet products for fur babies

Another trend is an increase in the number of pet owners who choose exotic names, such as fish, rabbits and birds. This is reflected in the sales figures for exotic animal products, which grew by more than 50%. Meanwhile, sales of cat products increased by 8%, and sales of dog products increased by 6%. According … Read more

China’s relaxed entry rules bring more travel, but would-be tourists wary of remaining barriers

During the Lunar New Year holiday week in February, China recorded 3.23 million tourism receipts, almost the same as the festival period in 2019, the official Xinhua news agency reported in February. A big boost to these figures came in December, when China began allowing citizens some countries to enter without a visa for 15 … Read more

5 travel destinations in Asia for adrenaline junkies

Discover a new world scuba diving in the Philippines Not all adventures must be in the air, some can give the same thrill in the depth of the water, like scuba diving. And if you’re looking for the perfect scuba diving destination, then it better be the Philippines! The country has numerous resorts and diving … Read more