Japan expecting record 35 million foreign visitors in 2024: PM Kishida
Japan could see a record 35 million foreign visitors this year, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday, with their spending in the country expected to grow to an all-time high of about...
Minister Uno declares Wanurejo best tourism village
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, has declared Wanurejo Tourism Village in Magelang, Central Java, as the "best tourist village."
"I declare the Wanurejo Tourism Village...
Abu Arish Castle: An attraction for tourists and enthusiasts of history and ancient architecture
Located 33 kilometers away from the city of Jazan, the historic castle in Abu Arish dates back hundreds of years
Jazan province is home to numerous historic...
Dates announced for 2024 AZIMUTH festival in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla
The annual AZIMUTH festival in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla will run from Sept. 19-21 under the theme “Until the Sun Comes Up,” organizers announced on Monday.
The 2024 line-up will...
World Economic Forum lists best countries for tourism in 2024
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has unveiled its much-anticipated list of the best countries for tourism in 2024, highlighting the top destinations travelers should consider for their next adventure.
Tourists making memories via pottery rebirth, manga stamp experiences
From the art of giving broken ceramics a new life to creating traditional personalized seals carved with hit manga and pop culture characters, centuries-old crafts are giving tourists present-day experiences with a...
Jeddah Historic District, Cruise Saudi team up to boost visitor numbers, economy
Sides sign memorandum of understanding to ‘drive economic growth’
Partnership ‘pivotal’ in regeneration of district, Cruise Saudi CEO says
The Jeddah Historic...
Inside Tottori’s idyllic kingdom of mingei folk crafts
When Shoya Yoshida introduced the mingei movement to Tottori, he infused the western Japan region with a love of folk crafts that would change approaches to craft production and lifestyles and put in place...
DisneySea reveals new Fantasy Springs area to open in June
The new Fantasy Springs theme area at Tokyo DisneySea, drawing on films including "Frozen," was revealed to the media on Tuesday before its official opening in June.
The section,...
Inaugural Red Sea Fashion Week to highlight Saudi talent to a global audience, official...
Initiative is a vibrant testament to our dedication to cultivating local talent,’ says Fashion Commission’s CEO
The head of the Saudi Fashion Commission said on...