How world leaders turned super-influencers for Thai tourism at Apec
World leaders in Bangkok last week for the Apec summit did more for Thailand’s tourism industry than all the world’s travel bloggers combined.
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Bucket List: An Everest adventure with my family
While we are a fairly outdoorsy family, Everest Base Camp is a whole different level – one we had never breached as individuals or as a family, says the writer.
Tourism bounces back in Himachal Pradesh
Data from the Tourism Department showed that 12.8 million visitors, including 28,233 foreigners, landed in the state between Jan 1 and Oct 31, 2022.
Number of visitors to Hong Kong surges 22%
The travellers in October visited mainly for overnight stopovers, business trips, according to the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
No need to fly: Experience Japan in Korea
From Japanese theme park to ryokan-style hotels, anime-themed cafes, businesses tap into recovery in interest in Japan.
Tourists flock to Bueng Boraphet to catch a sea of beautiful lotuses
The cold temperature draws thousands of migratory birds to Bueng Boraphet, also making this spot ideal for birdwatching.
Dept of Tourism breaches tourism target with over 2 million travellers to Philippines
The lion’s share of foreign tourist arrivals in the country was reported to be from the US with 385,121, followed by South Korea and Australia with 285,583 and 96,297,…
Phang-nga’s millionth tourist lands with much fanfare, aims for 10m next year
Governor Ekkarat Leesen said that the southern Andaman province expects to generate at least 1 billion baht in revenue.
Unique World Cup ‘fan village’ unveiled by Qatar organisers
Qatar recently unveiled a 6,000-cabin fan village in an isolated lot near its airports, an offering for housing toward the lower end of what's available for the upcoming World Cup.
Indonesia greets rise in tourism industry with visa-free travel for 43 countries
Once a prime destination for overseas travelers, Indonesia’s tourism industry experienced a slump during the Covid-19 pandemic.