‘Free’ SEA Games said to boost spending, offset profit losses
Some have suggested that, with the government shouldering many of the costs associated with these events, spending could get a considerable lift and potentially make up for lost…
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Pattaya’s Songkran party still flowing as Thailand dries off
The three-day Songkran afterparty kicked off on April 18 and will surge on through today, April 21.
Meet the guy who scored $333,000 worth of tickets for $22,600 after ANA airline error
Mr Herman Yip, 32, snapped up 25 tickets for a small fraction of their usual cost, including a round-trip in first class all the way from Jakarta to Aruba, for only US$890.
Photographer spends years documenting Chinese grotto art
Mainly focusing on the remains of grottoes on the ancient Silk Road, Ren Shichen has captured more than 200 grotto sites in over 20 provinces.
Beauty and abundance of Thailand’s marine resources
Located in the Andaman Sea, Similan Islands is a paradise for divers who flock here every year to witness beautiful coral reefs and marine wildlife.
Hong Kong top destination for mainland travellers, bolstered by freebies
As of April 14, the most-popular travel destinations for Chinese mainland travellers include Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Seoul, Macao, Tokyo.
Tourist demand for traditional Thai outfits surges over Songkran
Foreign tourists flocked to Bangkok’s Temple of Dawn in traditional Thai costumes over Songkran, turning the clock back a couple of centuries.
Train travel gathers speed in China as May Day holiday approaches
With the launch of special tourism lines of some places, the upcoming May Day holiday might witness the busiest travel scenario in recent years.
A tax won’t fix tourism
The paper says a tax would do little to change the behaviour of tourists or to keep out rowdy ones.
Tokyo Disneyland celebrates 40th anniversary
To mark the event, Tokyo Disneyland launched a new parade featuring Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and other popular characters.