Thailand is set to welcome global travellers to one of the world’s most exciting celebrations as Songkran, the country’s world-famous water fight festival and traditional New Year, returns on an unprecedented nationwide scale. Led by Central Pattana, the “World’s Biggest Songkran Festival” will take place across 28 destinations nationwide, transforming key cities including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya and Samui into vibrant festival hubs. The program features more than 1,000 events and over 400 artists, attracting more than 10 million participants annually. Designed as a travel experience, the festival turns Central Pattana’s nationwide network of shopping centres into must-visit destinations where visitors can enjoy both cultural discovery and large-scale entertainment…

Malaysia Airlines is significantly expanding its East Asia footprint with the return of direct flights to Fukuoka, Japan, and the launch of new services to Shenzhen and Changsha, China. Commencing between July and September 2026, these additions bring the airline’s China network to nine key gateways and reinforce its commitment to providing greater travel flexibility across the region. As part of this expansion, the airline will introduce new services between Kuala Lumpur and Shenzhen (SZX) and Changsha (CSX) in China, alongside the resumption of services to Fukuoka (FUK) in Japan, which the airline last operated in September 2006. With the launch of these destinations, Malaysia Airlines consolidates its presence across a…

The prestigious ASEAN Food & Travel Awards 2025 once again celebrated its excellence across the region’s vibrant hospitality and culinary industries, by recognising outstanding brands that set new benchmarks in quality, innovation and exceptional customer experience. Among this year’s distinguished honourees is Positano Risto Publika, proudly receiving the ASEAN Best Halal Italian Restaurant Award 2026. The award was officially received by Director & Co-Founder, Kamilah Ahmad, on behalf of the Positano Risto team. Her presence at the ceremony symbolised the modesty, passion, dedication and entrepreneurial vision that have driven the brand’s success since its inception. This remarkable achievement reinforces Positano Risto Publika’s position as a trailblazer in the halal Italian…

The government is working on a series of targeted interventions to help cushion the impact of global uncertainties on Malaysia’s tourism sector, with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) taking the lead in coordinating efforts. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said discussions are currently underway with the Ministry of Finance to identify feasible approaches that can be rolled out in the near term. He explained that the initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure the tourism industry remains stable and adaptable amid ongoing external pressures. “We are carefully reviewing all relevant factors before finalising any measures. Industry players are urged to…

The National Geographic Society announced today that the National Geographic Museum of Exploration will open at its global headquarters on June 26. The opening marks a major revitalisation of the nearly 130-year-old campus in Washington, D.C., featuring over 100,000 square feet of new public space dedicated to inspiring the explorer in every visitor. The Society’s audacious vision has become a reality with a total project budget of more than $300 million, made possible through dedicated fundraising and generous donor contributions. The reimagined museum utilises cutting-edge, immersive technology and will serve as a centre for global discovery for families, travellers and the curious at heart. “The Museum of Exploration is where our…