Chinese outbound travel boom expected from April 29 to May 3
Thailand, New Zealand and the Maldives remain the most popular destinations even as the Middle East and Europe grow in popularity, tourism industry insiders said.
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Next Michelin guide edition includes unique flavours of Surat Thani and Koh Samui
Surat Thani and Samui have made it to the seventh edition of Michelin Guide Thailand 2024, expected to be released at the end of 2023.
Khon Kaen is the most affordable tourist destination in Thailand
Thailand’s other top locations are Surat Thani, Nakhon Ratchasima, Udon Thani and Hat Yai, a survey showed.
Cross-boundary travel between Shenzhen and HK to peak during holiday break
The immigration authorities said single-day volume in all Shenzhen ports could exceed 700,000 people, with a daily average of 600,000.
Japan boat tour reveals glowing mystery of firefly squid
To find out what causes the luminescent "mystery of Toyama Bay", the Firefly Squid Boat Tour takes visitors on predawn cruises.
Everest region, Nepal tourism board dispute over solo trek ban heats up
A day after the Tourism Board imposed the mandatory guides, the Municipality said they don’t have any obligation to follow the board's rule.
Japan to scrap virus tests on arrival from China
Chinese tourists made up around a third of all visitors to Japan before the pandemic.
Springtime blossoms add cheer to tourism
As temperatures rise, spring flowers are getting close to peak bloom, attracting flocks of tourists to appreciate the springtime.
Foreign tourists flock back to Myeong-dong
The number of Japanese travelers to the area has increased recently but the slow return of Chinese tourists keeps full recovery at bay.
Jakarta, Moscow ink extradition treaty amid tourist shenanigans
In 2022, over 70,000 Russians visited Bali, generating more than $60 million in foreign exchange earnings, a dramatic increase of 783.5 percent from 2021 of only around $8,000.