ASEAN Tourism: Charting a Course for 144 Million Visitors and Beyond By 2025, Southeast Asia aims to welcome a staggering 144 million international visitors. This ambitious target, recently highlighted by ASEAN, isn’t simply a return to pre-pandemic levels; it represents a strategic recalibration of the region’s tourism landscape. Recent gatherings, like the ASEAN Tourism Forum … Read more
Sinulog and the Future of Festival Tourism: Balancing Tradition with Safety and Scale Over 5.2 million people descended upon Cebu City for Sinulog 2026, a figure that underscores the enduring power of cultural festivals in the Philippines. However, the sobering report of over 100 individuals fainting amidst the crowds serves as a stark reminder: the … Read more
Philippines Announces Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Nationals to Boost Tourism and Trade Manila, Philippines – In a significant move aimed at strengthening economic ties and bolstering tourism, the Philippines will permit Chinese citizens to enter the country without a visa for stays of up to two weeks, effective Friday. The announcement, made by the Department … Read more