March 2025

PATA’s Game-Changing Forecasts Offer A Clear Path To Asia Pacific Tourism’s Full Recovery In 2025-2027

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has unveiled its updated Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts for 2025-2027, offering detailed insights into tourism recovery patterns across the region. Created in partnership with the Hospitality and Tourism Research Centre at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management, this extensive report includes projections for 39 destinations in the Asia Pacific, exploring mild, medium, and severe recovery scenarios.

March 2025

Batanes urged to follow Bhutan-inspired low-impact, high-value tourism

Like how Bhutan perfected a tourism strategy that positioned it as a dream destination no matter the cost, Batanes has the potential to become a world-class destination by offering exclusivity while preserving its pristine beauty.

March 2025

Batanes gets new DOT tourist rest area

A new tourist rest area (TRA) will soon rise in this island municipality, sprucing up the destination as Batanes seeks to court more local and foreign tourists.

March 2025

China Unleashes Powerful New Online Visa Rule for French Citizens Travelling Beyond 30 Days

Travelers from France planning longer visits to China will soon encounter a digital change in the visa application process. Starting March 31, 2025, an online pre-verification step will become mandatory for all Chinese visa applications submitted from France. The change reflects China’s push to modernize its consular systems while enhancing document screening efficiency.

March 2025

DOT working with Australia to sustain traveler interest amid advisory

The Philippine government continues to work with Australia to sustain its citizens' interest in traveling to the archipelago amid its latest travel advisory.