Maldives Joins Hands with Liverpool FC to Encourage International Tourism

Malé, 17 March 2025 ( Travel And Tour World) – The Maldives has inked a strategic agreement with Liverpool Football Club (LFC), designating the island nation as the Official Tourist Destination Partner of the English Premier League football club. The announcement, made by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), will further position the country as one of the top international tourism hubs. Tourism Growth and Economic Gain The partnership is anticipated to attract 100,000 tourists to the Maldives in 2025, generating around $100…

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Thailand Could Fall Short of 2025 Tourism Goal

BANGKOK – Regional competition and continued safety concerns could prevent Thailand from reaching its 2025 goal of 39 million global visitors, the Association of Thai Travel Agents cautions. ATTA President Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn on Thursday (March 13) stated that since international arrivals would touch 37 million, even higher than the last year’s 35.54 million, the country…

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Vietnam Considers Direct Flights to Europe to Boost Tourism

HANOI – Vietnam is exploring the establishment of direct flights to Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland as part of a broader plan to expand its tourism sector and attract more European visitors. The Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority has invited airlines to research the feasibility of these new routes, through a government resolution endorsing visa exemptions for visitors from the three European nations under the 2025 tourism promotion programme. For optimal impact of this policy, the airlines are invited to collaborate with the Vietnam…

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Penang’s Business Events Industry Booms, Adding RM1.29 Billion to the State Economy

Penang, Malaysia – 10 March 2025 – Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) unveiled its Business Events Penang 2024 Annual Review today at the Iconic Marjorie Hotel, with an impressive RM1.29 billion economic impact for the state. The launch was officiated by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, accompanied by the Penang State Exco for…

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Sabah Government to Discuss Hotel Licensing Fees with Local Councils and Industry Players  

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism, Culture, and Environment Ministry is working to address concerns over high hotel licensing fees in the state capital, which industry players say could severely impact business sustainability.   Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew acknowledged the financial strain on hoteliers, particularly three-star establishments, and emphasized the need for a balanced solution.   “I…

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