Consumption, travel bookings enter peak season in China
China's major on-demand services providers, showed during Feb 9-17 tourism bookings, including homestay hotels, scenic spot tickets and transportation tickets, increased about…
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Malaysian Batu Caves to get escalator, multipurpose hall
According to the temple committee, the escalator will allow the elderly and disabled to visit the temple inside the caves. The construction of the multipurpose hall is estimated…
Video of attack on Phnom Sampov’s bat cave motivates habitat protection
Local monk, with his social media account Virak Hsbu, expressed concern, saying the harmful action was detrimental to tourism in the province, considering the bats regularly…
Upcoming Chinese New Year to generate Bt34 bn in spending: Thailand’s Tourism Authority
Most of the spending will likely be concentrated in Bangkok, where Chinese tourists, especially from Hong Kong and Taiwan, tend to stay at high-end hotels. Occupancy rates at…
Health minister Cholnan eyes nationwide expansion as Sky Doctor project soars
Public Health Minister Cholnan said the Sky Doctor or emergency medical airlift project is necessary for Phang Nga as it is a tourist destination, and covers an expansive sea area…
Kobe’s spectacular light festival returns for first time in 4 years with new venues
Approximately 340,000 light bulbs were lit across ten venues in Chuo Ward at 6 p.m. A 70-meter-long light corridor at the main venue in Meriken Park elicited loud cheers from the…
Hokkaido: Sightseeing Icebreaker ‘Aurora’ begins operation: cruise to run through March
The Abashiri Local Meteorological Office observed drift ice on January 19, and it was the first time in nine years that the sightseeing ship toured the sea of drift ice on its…
New bike routes extend Angkor’s magical allure
This initiative enables visitors to explore the Angkor area by cycling, witnessing temples and local life along the way. Bicycling, popular among tourists for both health and…
Legacy of 2022 Games boosts enthusiasm for winter tourism in Harbin
Analysts have highlighted an overarching vision from President Xi Jinping to get 300 million people involved in winter sports, set out during the bidding stages of the Beijing…
China’s new streamlined visa policies make it easier for US travelers to travel to the country
Beijing has made it easier for US residents to travel to China by no longer requiring certain documents for a visa application as of January 1.