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Travellers from Thailand are set to take fewer trips abroad this year as airlines reduce flight capacity and rising airfares push up the cost of travel, according to a leading …
Fewer flights and higher costs expected to hit Thai outbound travel, industry warns Read More
Cambodia backs Thailand’s new visa plan to boost regional tourism, according to the Bangkok Post. Cambodia has officially backed Thailand’s initiative for a six-country single visa plan, known as “6 …
Cambodia backs Thailand’s new visa plan to boost regional tourism Read More
Planning a family trip soon? The Danish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has shared crucial information from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Citizen Service that all parents should read. Imagine arriving …
Danish Embassy shares important advisory when traveling with minors Read More
The scheme covers tourists in Thailand from 1 January 2024 and will run until 31 August 2024. Tourists can claim the compensation within 15 days of their accident and the …
Thailand offers medical coverage for tourists Read More
The surge in Scandinavian flights to Thailand, with Norse Atlantic Airways, Thai Airways and SAS, is to attract more Scandinavian tourists in 2024. Orn Duangchan, Director of the Tourism Authority …
Several Bangkok flights increased to attract Scandinavian tourists Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is set to receive a 60 percent increase in its fiscal year 2023/24 budget, positioning the tourism industry as a key driver of economic …
Thai tourism budget sees record boost for post-Covid revival Read More
In a new move to revitalize its tourism sector, the Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) has set an ambitious target of 7.7 million international visitors for the year 2024. The …
The Philippines sets ambitious 2024 tourism target after remarkable rebound in 2023 Read More
Tourism has increased in northern Norway – and northern lights are the main reason for it, said tourism industry workers. Until December, the tour guiding company Best Arctic said their …
Northern lights and direct flights behind tourism boost in Norway Read More
Brunei is dealing with a rise in tourism due to an increase in illegal tour guides and unlicensed individuals using foreign transportation companies, the Tourism Development Department under the Ministry …
Illegal tour guides cause rise in tourism in Brunei Read More
In a strategic move to boost tourism and foster global connections, Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, is actively advocating for an expansion of the country’s visa-free …
Indonesia to review visa-free list – excluding Scandinavians Read More
The tourism sector in Indonesia, was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the industry is now witnessing a positive turnaround. With the first semester of 2023 reporting around 13 …
Indonesia’s tourism sector shows signs of recovery in 2023 Read More
AirAsia have announced that they will increase weekly flights between China-Malaysia and India-Malaysia from 2024. This follows Malaysia’s move to grant 30-day visa-free entry for Chinese and Indian travelers starting …
AirAsia to increase flights between China and Malaysia in 2024 Read More
Thailand’s cabinet has approved a ministerial regulation aimed at enhancing tourism by extending the opening hours of nightclubs and entertainment venues, a government spokesperson said on Tuesday, November 28. Under …
Thailand allows clubs and bars to extend opening hours to boost tourism Read More
Pattaya Police is strengthening its security measures of Pattaya Walking Street, as well as ensuring the well-being of tourists. This is due to the high season which is approaching, where …
Pattaya prepares for high season with more safety measures Read More
Laos’s Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism recently reported a rise of foreign tourists visiting Laos in the first nine months of 2023, resulting in more than 2.4 million foreign …
Laos reports rise of foreign tourists so far Read More
People on Reddit have revealed customs that can be considered extremely offensive in their countries that tourists might not know. For instance in Thailand and Sweden. In Thailand, people said …
What not to do in Thailand and Sweden as a tourist Read More
Six Danish tourists traveled to Thailand for the first time have chosen to stay at a accommodation named “Baanrimklong Homestay” in Samut Songkhram of Thailand where they were warmly welcomed …
Danish tourists enjoy learning about Thai traditional cultures in Samut Songkhram Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is working on a campaign to make tourists from all over the world see Thailand as a sustainable place that prioritizes ecological protection. Thapanee …
TAT wants global tourists to see Thailand as a sustainable destination Read More
Visit Finland’s director of Greater China, David Wu, said in a recent interview with Xinhua that he was excited by China’s decision to reopen group tourism to Finland. China’s Ministry …
China’s Tourism Ministry opens group tourism to Finland Read More
The Philippines has set the budget of 14 billion pesos (247 million USD) for investing in improving access to tourist destinations across the country for 2024, said a lawmaker on …
Philippines continues improving access to tourist destinations Read More
Norway considers China one of the most important sources of tourism, Jason Wang, the chief representative of Greater China at VisitNorway told CGTN. “China is one of the world’s most …
Norway considers China one of the most important sources of tourism Read More
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) said that the country’s economy has been positively recovered in May due to the rising tourism on Friday, 30 June 2023. “The economic recovery remained …
Thailand economy constantly grows in May due to rising tourism Read More
Myanmar’s tourism industry has seen a significant rebound in the financial year 2022-23 as the country welcomes an influx of Chinese visitors. This is according to figures from the country’s …
Myanmar’s tourism rebounds with influx of Chinese visitors Read More
The authorities of Lao’s province Luang Prabang recently organized a training session for entrepreneurs under the theme of “Certification of the sustainability of the long-term Lao project for business in …
Laos promotes sustainable tourism Read More
Indonesia announced late last week that they are ending visa-free entry from 159 nationals effective immediately, including all Scandinavian nationals. The Visa-free entry is in place for nationals of 10 …
Indonesia officially ends visa-free entry from 159 countries Read More
Finland’s tourism sector would need more time to recover due to the significant loss of Russian visitors, therefore, the country is focusing on drawing more tourists from Western Europe and …
Finland tourism needs more time to recover Read More
Bali officials are distributing a new “dos and don’ts” list for tourists, following the holiday hotspot’s crackdown on international visitors. The list comes just days after footage of a Danish …
Bali starts distributing list of “dos and don’ts” only days after Dane was arrested Read More
Thailand has recorded the arrival of one million Chinese tourists between January and May 18. This is following the reopening of China’s borders. The news comes as a positive sign …
Thailand has welcomed one million Chinese tourists since borders reopened Read More
Thailand is expected to delay the launching of a 300-baht tourism tax once again. The launching has already been postponement from June to September last year. Still, new reports suggest …
Thailand expected to delay launching of tourism tax Read More
Deputy Head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, Ha Van Sieu, shared that the amount of foreign tourists coming to Vietnam may surpass this year’s target of eight million. …
Vietnam may surpass its foreign tourist target this year Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) recently announced it will resume sailing in Asia after more than three years when the newly revitalized Norwegian Jewel makes her grand return to Tokyo on …
Norwegian Cruise Line to resume sailing in Asia after three years Read More
Similan Island located in Phang Nga province, Thailand will soon be closed for restoration from 16 May to 15 October 2023. Tourism authority encourages travelers to visit the island before …
Similan Island in Thailand to be closed for restoration soon Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently held “Amazing Thailand Roadshow” in Oslo, Norway, and Aarhus, Denmark to further promote Thailand as one of the sustainable destinations. According to a …
Thailand holds “Amazing Thailand Roadshow” in Norway and Denmark to promote sustainable tourism Read More
Thailand’s tourism is on the way back. The country’s national bank predicts that the country will receive 28 million tourists this year. The figure is almost as high as in …
Thailand’s tourism is back Read More
According to Thai immigration officials, six Chinese have been arrested for illegally working at a factory in Chon Buri Province while on a tourist visas. The arrests came on Thursday, …
Six Chinese arrested in Thailand for working illegally Read More
Close to the Myanmar border, the area of Ban Ruam Thai village in Mae Hong Son province, Thailand, used to be an opium planting field for hill tribes. It was …
Hidden gem in mountains of Mae Hong Son Thailand Read More
Express 5, the Philippine-built ferry, has recently arrived in Denmark and will be ready soon to serve residents and tourists traveling to Bornholm. The ship can accommodate 1,610 passengers and …
Philippine-built ferry arrives in Denmark Read More
Indonesia is considering imposing a tax for tourists after a series of incidents where foreigners have violated laws or customs. Sandiaga Uno, tourism and creative economy minister, told reporters this …
Indonesia considers tourist tax to limit bad behavior in Bali Read More
Cities across Thailand are bustling with Thais and foreign tourists coming out to celebrate the world’s largest water fight, Songkran Festival, after the event was not organized for three years …
Thailand bustling with people celebrating Songkran Festival Read More
Thailand’s Department of Medical Services (DMS) recently published guidelines for providing first aid to those who are suffering from heat stroke. As the country has officially entered Summer in March, …
Thailand publishes guidelines for heat stroke treatment Read More
The Ho Chi Minh Department of Tourism and the Vietnam Golf Association have been hosting the first Golf Festival at Tan Son Nhat Golf Course from Wednesday, 29 March 2023 …
Ho Chi Minh City hosts first Golf Festival to boost golf tourism Read More
Airbnb stays reserved in Thailand more than doubled last year compared to 2020, where Bangkok came out as the preferred place for worldwide travelers on Airbnb. The capital city of …
Strong revival of global tourists to Thailand on Airbnb Read More
The Norwegian kroner (NOK) is historically weak. This means that travelling in Norway has become more affordable for most visitors. Norway has long been perceived as a high-cost country, but …
Norway becomes more affordable for foreign travelers Read More
China is fully opening for tourism in the hope of boosting the economy. Almost three years after China closed its borders to foreign visitors in an attempt to manage Covid-19, …
China is fully reopening for tourism Read More
A large number of foreign tourists have urged the Vietnamese government to adjust visa policy from a one-month, single-entry e-visa to a three-month visa. “We’ve waited very long for Vietnam’s …
Foreign tourists await Vietnam 3-month visa policy Read More
I Wayan Koster, the governor of Bali, said foreigners will soon be banned from renting motorbikes and scooters on the Indonesian island. Due to the high number of foreign tourists’ …
Indonesian island Bali to ban foreigners from renting motorbikes Read More
The authorities from Laos and Cambodia recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on boosting cooperation in tourism between the two countries through privately organized package tours in Vientiane in …
Laos and Cambodia to boost cooperation in tourism between the two Read More
Thailand’s government announced a collaboration with the leading streaming platform, Netflix, to boost tourism and attract more tourists to visit the country via cruise ships, reported the Pattaya News. The …
Thailand collabs with Netflix to attract more tourists via cruise ships Read More
Chairman of EuroCham, Alain Cany, shared with Ho Chi Minh City top leaders that foreign-invested firms have urged the Vietnamese government to ease visa restrictions to boost the country’s tourism …
Foreign firms in Vietnam urge country to ease visa restrictions Read More
Sometimes, a little change of environment we live in or a short journey can inspire us to pick up a different, more creative view of life. It does not have …
Aesthetic of train journey Read More