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Mr. Nizham Eshak speaking on Tourism in Malaysia.

Asia in My Pocket Series: Investing in Tourism

Speakers share their insights on investing in Tourism. more
Young monks training one another in the "debating courtyard" at Sera Monastery. (Jessica Kehayes)

Photos: From Lhasa to Everest, a Glimpse of Tibet Before Latest Ban on Tourism

As China indefinitely bans foreigners from Tibet, take a look at the people, scenery and Buddhist monasteries from the region. more
This set of ruins in Taxila, Pakistan has been named one of Global Heritage Fund's 10 most endangered heritage sites in Asia. (Bay Ismoyo/AFP/Getty Images)

Photos: The 10 Most Endangered Heritage Sites in Asia

Some of Asia's most important heritage sites are under threat due to factors ranging from war to overdevelopment — here are Global Heritage Fund's 10 most endangered locations. more
Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia, is one of the sites being targeted by the Global Heritage Fund. (Ioreth_ni_Balor/Flickr)

Interview: Why Asia Needs to Do a Better Job Protecting its Cultural Heritage Sites

The Global Heritage Fund's Jeff Morgan explains how heritage conservation can benefit the economies of developing countries in Asia. more
Higlighting Singapore's competitive advantages, Singapore Tourism Board Regional Director Soo Siew Keong discusses the promising outlook for tourism in his country. (2 min., 18 sec.)

The Singapore Difference

After an exceptional year for Singapore tourism, Siew Keong, Singapore Tourism Board's Regional Director discusses future prospects. more
L to R: Charm Lee (CEO, Korea Tourism Organization), Soo Siew Keong (Regional Director North Asia, Singapore Tourism Board), Kyongsoo Lho (Co-Chairman, Asia Society Korea Center), Simeon P. Marfori, II (Undersecretary, Department of Tourism, Philippines), Dong Bin Shin (Co-Chairman, Asia Society Korea Center)

Tourism Key to Southeast Asia Development, Say Dignitaries

Vice ministers from the Philippines and Singapore recently addressed Asia Society members in Seoul. more
A Bhutanese monk stands in front of a large Thangkha painting at the Dratshang Kuenra Tashichho Dzong on November 6, 2008 in Thimphu, Bhutan. (Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

Bhutan Allows Increase in Tourism

Yesterday, Bhutan announced that it is looking to triple its annual number of visitors from 30,000 since it first opened its doors in the 1970s to 100,000 by 2012. more