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The Korean Tourist Organization has exciting news for those travelling to Korea
KTO is presenting 24 companies including local travel agencies, local government and regional tourism organisations at ITB Berlin 2023 Korea is promoting the country’s “100 K-Culture Tourism Events” to entice more visitors…
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Japan links World Heritage Sites with iconic cherry-blossom trees
The best of Japan’s tourism is once again on show at ITB Berlin with a unique project. World Heritage Japan is connecting 16 World Heritage sites via a trail through the country’s…
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Korea’s green assets and natural parks on display at ITB Berlin 2023
ADVERTORIAL South Korea is a perfect holiday spot for travellers looking for outdoor and nature activities. Demand for holidays away from crowded cities and tourism hotspots has continued to rise, as travellers…
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Sarawak makes strong impact at ITB Berlin
The Malaysian state of Sarawak is at the world’s biggest travel trade show with its own stand-alone pavilion ADVERTORIAL Visitors to the stand can learn about the state’s environmental efforts and discover…
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Terengganu eager to attract European visitors to its less explored shores
ADVERTORIAL The state on Malaysia’s East coast is showcasing a wide range of tourism products at ITB Berlin through its campaign Beautiful Terengganu, from its stunning islands and beaches to its rich…
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Taiwan brings traditional tea culture to ITB Berlin
1/4 extract FROM FA +QR CODE The Taiwan Tourism Bureau invited the country’s renowned artist Lee Wen-Cheng to help design the ITB Taiwan Pavilion as a hospitable and warm Taiwanese tea house.…
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Sabah seduces travellers with natural landmarks
ITB Berlin News speaks with Datuk Christina Liew, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment for Sabah in an exclusive interview about beaches, cruise tourism and conservation efforts. What are you presenting at…
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New campaign “Splendid Selangor, Take Me Anywhere!” looks to impress international tourists
The State of Selangor in Peninsular Malaysia is back at ITB Berlinhighlighting its natural heritage ADVERTORIAL The Honourable Hee Loy Sian, the EXCO of Tourism and Environment State of Selangor, Malaysia, describes…
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Asia set to bounce back from 2022
While the continent registered the highest drop in tourist arrivals in 2020, provisional UNWTO figures indicate recovery should begin in the next year Of all the continents in the world, Asia reacted…
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Rediscovering Sentosa, Singapore’s Holiday Island
Sentosa Island has consistently rolled out limited-time novel experiences to attract locals back to the island, adding a new spin to the current island offerings. One of these experiences is the Fort…
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Asiana Airlines – the five-star skyway to South Korea
Founded in South Korea in 1988, Asiana Airlines has, for years, been a synonym of service and quality. Awarded a 5-star airline ranking, Asiana Airlines has also been nominated as the world’s…
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Selangor – what strategy post Covid?
Malaysia’s “most developed state” claims to lead the way with post-Covid tourism strategy The Malaysian state of Selangor has a number of wonderful attractions for visitors. But how has the state’s strategy…
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Community-based tourism drives new interest in Sabah
The Malaysian state of Sabah is back under the spotlight, as wild, untouched places increasingly appeal to travellers. We asked Noredah Othman General Manager, Sabah Tourism Board, to give us an update…
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Sarawak – the ultimate “bleisure” destination in SE Asia
While Sarawak’s key internal destinations such as state capital Kuching, or Gunung Mulu National Park, are generally well known among travel professionals, this year at ITB Berlin NOW, one can discover the…
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Tokyo steps out in 2021
Tokyo Convention and Visitors Bureau has painted a dynamic (but very safe) image of Tokyo in the “new normal”, in an ITB Berlin NOW press conference. A spokesperson for the convention bureau…
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Sri Lanka introduces the “bio bubble”
While all destinations puzzle over how to weigh-up whether to keep borders closed, quarantine, or open up to limited visits, Sri Lanka has come up with an alternative solution. This novel concept,…