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In April 2025, President Donald Trump implemented comprehensive tariffs with a baseline rate of 10%, claiming they would address trade deficits and revitalise American industry.

Will Trump’s tariffs wreak havoc on travel?Trump’s trade tactics could send shockwaves through global tourism and hospitality.

Trump's sweeping set of tariffs, aimed at reducing trade deficits, could change global attitudes towards the United States and result in fewer international travellers to the country.

Trump vs tourists: The growing anger hitting US travelIncreasingly aggressive policies under Trump 2.0 could cost the US losses in international visitors.

Noor Ahmad Hamid, CEO, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), speaking at PATA Annual Summit 2024.

Tourism is the superpower we didn't know we hadPATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid on tourism as a global superpower driving economic and social change.

As president of ASEANTA in the new term, Eddy Soemawilaga looks to strengthen the organisation's partnerships, drive impactful initiatives, and continue enhancing ASEAN’s position as a leading global tourism destination.

Meet the new ASEANTA committee for 2025-2027Eddy Soemawilaga has been re-elected as ASEANTA president, with several other familiar industry leaders returning to the...

Trump aims to tighten US immigration security by restricting entry from countries with insufficient screening measures, building on his 2017 travel ban through a new order.

Donald Trump may ban certain travellers from entering the USThe travel restrictions are categorised into Red, Orange, and Yellow countries, with Red banning citizens from entry.

Pickpocket index reveals the countries and cities where thieves are out and about.

Travel smarter: How to avoid pickpockets in EuropeHelp travellers avoid common mistakes that make them easy targets at these pickpocketing hotspots.

Chengdu Snow Village explained that the fake snow was used because warmer-than-expected weather during the Lunar New Year prevented natural snowfall.

Snow village in China comes under fire for fake snowThe fake snow was made out of cotton and soap.

International SOS recommends wearing a mask in crowded places.

Viruses on the rise during Lunar New YearWith the recent increase in respiratory viruses, International SOS advises travel precautions during the Chinese New Year...

Travel agents may get confused whether they’re sending clients on a cruise to the Gulf of Mexico or the Gulf of America.

Donald Trump may confuse travel agents with name changesThe recently elected US president wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, amongst other places.

Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing emphasised simplifying policies to boost tourism while maintaining security and urged ASEAN countries to address the ongoing issue of tourist scams.

ASEAN ministers push for easier cross-border travelThe focus is on simplifying cross-border travel and tackling tourist scams to boost tourism in ASEAN countries.