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‘Imbeciles!’ Venice fines canal-surfing tourists
World

‘Imbeciles!’ Venice fines canal-surfing tourists

Got7 singer Jackson Wang said Singapore was "too amazing to leave" before he got on his flight to LA.
Music

Jackson Wang bids fond farewell after whirlwind visit

A file photo of the 2019 Singapore Grand Prix. The race was cancelled in the last two years due to the pandemic. PHOTO: ST FILE
Sports

F1 tickets selling fast, hotel bookings up for race weekend

Visitors speaking with travel agents at the Natas fair at Singapore Expo on Aug 12, 2022.
Singapore

European tour packages selling fast at Natas fair

Over the weekend, long queues formed on both sides of the border, with some travellers standing in line for more than three hours.
Singapore

Over 300,000 crossed land border daily last weekend

Natas Holidays 2022 will run from Aug 12 to 14 at the Singapore Expo Hall 5.
Travel

Natas fair returns after two-year hiatus

The latest Covid-19 outbreak comes during peak tourism season in Sanya.
World

80,000 tourists trapped in Hainan Covid-19 outbreak

TikTok user Rachel shows water from a dripping aircon, what looks like chips on the floor, and gross hair on a towel.
Travel

Woman visitor describes ‘worst hotel’ in Orchard area

Tourism New Zealand chief executive Rene de Monchy anticipates business picking up slowly compared to pre-Covid levels.
Travel

Slow start expected as New Zealand fully reopens borders

    The suspension will last five months.
    Singapore

    Continental Travel agency suspended for suspected SRV abuse

    Singapore is safe but...
    Singapore

    Racist aunty talks to tourist: Netizens see red

    In the first half of 2022, there were 1.5 million visitor arrivals.
    Singapore

    S'pore expects 4 to 6 million visitors in 2022

    Tickets and service schedules will be made available online from June 30.
    Travel

    Singapore-Desaru ferry services start July 7

    Those whose appeals are successful will be able to collect their passports at the ICA Building in Lavender or one of the 27 post offices.
    Singapore

    Travellers may get new passports in days if appeal is successful

    Long wait at Johor customs for tour buses a drag for tourism
    World

    Long wait at Johor customs for tour buses a drag for tourism

    Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz said the country should seek opportunities by promoting "voluntourism".
    Singapore

    Flood tour to Malaysia, anyone?

    Though tourism has picked up in recent months, the industry is far from recovering.
    Travel

    Thailand eases entry rules for tourists, scraps mask policy

    The Genting Dream will sail at half-capacity to ensure smooth operations for its maiden voyage on June 15, 2022.
    Travel

    Genting Dream to sail again on June 15

    $1,800 to check in 4 bags, seriously?
    Travel

    $1,800 to check in 4 bags, seriously?

    On its website, Chan Brothers Travel warned its customers about this new scam.
    Singapore

    Travel agencies warn of scammers impersonating their staff

    Resorts World Cruises will call at Bintan and Batam as well as Kuala Lumpur, Malacca and Penang, the company said.
    Travel

    Resorts World Cruises to Malaysia and Indonesia soon

    Huh, new passport is valid for just 9 months?
    Travel

    Huh, new passport is valid for just 9 months?