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This gem of a destination gleams with scenes of Thai life and traditions that are seldom found during beach or island stays.
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Hong Kong sees nearly 1.2 million visitor arrivals as Golden Week kicks off
The two busiest boundary checkpoints were those at Lo Wu and Lok Ma Cha Spur Line (Futian crossing) which handled a total of 550,676 and 483,686 travelers, respectively.
Arrivals of foreign tourists soar in 2023: Cambodian ministry
The first 8 months of 2023 marked a 250.8 per cent year on year increase in foreign tourist arrivals. Despite the growth, the current numbers still fall short by 19.7 per cent…
China’s outbound tourism sees robust recovery during ‘golden week’ holiday
According to data from China's leading travel platforms, orders for overseas trips during the eight-day holiday surged nearly 20 times compared with the same period last year.
China’s 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy
The Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday will go on till October 6. China Tourism Academy predicted that over 100 million passenger trips are expected to be made across…
Sabah aims to be sports lovers’ top destination
“It aligns perfectly with our vision of promoting sports tourism and attracting families who seek a unique blend of sports education and leisure,” said Joniston Bangkuai.
Thailand high on list as Golden Week sees 20 times surge in travel by Chinese
This is the biggest travel exodus from China since the Chinese government began permitting citizens to travel abroad after the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a travel service…
China’s tourism market speeds up recovery
Experts predict that this year's Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays will witness a peak in mass travel due to various demands, including family visits, outbound…
Vietnam’s tourism industry goes green
Quang Nam is the first province in Vietnam promoting the 'Zero Plastic Waste Tourism' campaign, starting from 2019, with 44 hotels, homestays, villas and restaurants committed to…
Adventure travel in Japan expected as post-pandemic draw for foreign tourists
Adventure travel has been gaining popularity among wealthy people from Europe, North America and Australia as a sustainable form of tourism, with the aim of impacting…