Thailand says Chinese surge could push foreign tourists to 30 million this year
Thailand’s tourism revenue in the first five months of 2023 rose to 959 billion baht, with foreign visitors contributing nearly two-thirds.
Tourism expected to keep Thai economy growing despite global headwind
More than 8 million foreign tourists visited Thailand in the first four months of this year, which resulted in positive employment sentiment.
Win a Japan holiday: Free trips to Hokkaido and Hiroshima up for grabs
To enter, participants must submit a video about whom they would gift this trip to for their birthday, and what they would like to do there.
Fukushima: Having the best time in Japan’s least popular prefecture
Travellers are exploring Japan again in great numbers but not the prefecture I have ventured to, the author writes.
Cebu governor shuts down top tourist site due to safety issues
The provincial government said the illegal structures and dangerous ruins were disregarded for over a year now.
Governor announces Bali lists dos and don’ts for tourists
Tourists should respect the sanctity of temples, religious effigies and other sacred religious symbols; wear appropriate clothing at sacred places.
Deal inked to turn Mekong island into landmark Vientiane ‘golf & resort’
To ease travel, a 12-metre-wide and 180-metre-long bridge will be built across the Mekong to the 450-hectare island.
Rock climbing trail inaugurated in Dolakha, Nepal
The trail aims to promote the district as a hub for adventure sports.
Japanese officials gird for ‘unprecedented number’ of Mt. Fuji climbers this season
The increase in visitors is fully expected following the downgrading of Covid-19 to Category V under the Infectious Diseases Law in early May, making it easier to travel after…
Travel deficit widens as Koreans travel overseas in droves
A large part of the deficit stemmed from an increase in Koreans traveling for purposes other than overseas education and training.