Fujikawaguchiko promotes itself as a hot spring, Mt. Fuji resort
Long known as a sightseeing area, the town was never much thought of as a hot spring resort. However, since the 1990s, both the public and private sectors have been focusing on…
More countries courting middle-class Indian travellers who are seeking new experiences
While Chinese tourists may still be the leader in global tourism spending, India is seen as the fastest-growing market for outbound tourism, expected to grow at 11 percent…
Luang Prabang in Laos named as top place to visit in Asia in 2025 by Lonely Planet
Over 1.9 million domestic and foreign visitors visited Luang Prabang province in the first 11 months of this year, an increase of more than one million tourists compared to the…
Tourists invited to enjoy chilly weather, flowers at Hmong village in Thailand’s Phitsanulok
Currently, the temperature in the park ranges from 13 to 15 degrees Celsius, providing a refreshing chill for tourists. Villagers have prepared homestays, a camping ground, and…
Japan’s foreign visitor count from Jan.-Nov. 2024 breaks 2023 record
The total number of foreign visitors to Japan from January to November 2024 was 33,379,900, setting a new record for annual visitors, even before accounting for those arriving in…
Everest helicopter flights face stronger headwind
Rural municipality warns tour agencies to avoid selling packages that entail chopper flights to the Khumbu region.
Viral hippo Moo Deng ready to charm and light up Bangkok at New Year event
From December 17 to January 5, 2025, Moo Deng and her hippopotamus army will illuminate nine iconic locations across the city with a dazzling display of lights and sound. The…
Luang Prabang uses pedal power to promote tourism
Local government officials and tourism business operators took to bicycles to raise public awareness of the need to reduce environmental pollution and preserve Luang Prabang’s…
A chance to visit 3 World Heritage sites on Thailand’s ‘Royal Blossom’ train
This cool season train trip aims to promote domestic ecotourism and generate income for the local economy. It has received collaboration from local agencies, such as Nakhon…
Chinese flock to Laos to beat cold
As a flagship project under the BRI framework, the 1,035-km railway, linking Kunming in Yunnan and the Laotian capital of Vientiane, has greatly enhanced regional connectivity,…