Indonesia has imposed a ban on all elephant rides and similar attractions nationwide. It impacts all tourism attractions, ...

Bali’s elephant-riding attractions have begun shutting down after Indonesia ’s forestry authorities ordered conservation centres to end the practice, as local officials threaten to revoke the relevant ...

In 2018, Riany Kathirithamby, a music industry executive from Germany whose job entailed touring the world, including Western Australia, with famous DJs and bands, quit her job and went walkabout in ...

The government of Indonesia has put an end to all elephant rides around the country, handing a major win for animal welfare ...

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The landmark move aims to end years of animal exploitation in favor of ethical, "compassionate tourism." ...

Last year, the newly minted global tourism powerhouse welcomed a record 21.2 million international visitors, a 20% surge from 2024. Local media reports that the country has exceeded its pre-pandemic ...

"More great news for captive elephants in Indonesia as Mason Elephant Park has announced they will end elephant rides ...

The ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA) presented the 35th ASEANTA Tourism Awards of Excellence on January 27, 2026, in Cebu, the Philippines, recognising achievements across South-east Asia’s tourism ...

Flying back to Manila from Harbin, China’s “Ice City” via Shanghai Pudong over the weekend, I noticed only one passenger who ...

Budget-friendliness, fewer crowds, and a desire for authentic experiences are driving the shift to lesser-travelled ...