MALAYSIA- This year, Thailand is preparing for a three-week Songkran celebration that is predicted togenerate tens of billions of baht in income, greatly enhancing the nation’s tourism industry.Since Songkran is now recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity,celebrations are scheduled from April 1–21 in several popular locations, including Bangkok,Chiang Mai, Phuket, and…

MALAYSIA- According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), travel and tourism will have a record-breaking year in 2024 and will contribute an unprecedented $11.1 trillion to global GDP. The travel and tourism industry will contribute $770 billion more than it did in 2024, according to the global tourism body’s 2024 Economic Impact Research…

MALAYSIA -The Malaysia China Welfare Advisory Society has advocated for the permanent implementation of the visa-free regime between Malaysia and China. According to its vice-president Teh Choon Jin, Malaysia has seen a sharp increase in Chinese tourists since the temporary implementation of the policy in December of last year, and the tourism sector will gain…

MALAYSIA -Based on official figures released on Wednesday, Hong Kong’s retail sales increased in February for the fifteenth consecutive month, driven by the city’s ongoing expansion in both tourism and consumption.  According to the Hong Kong government, sales in February increased 1.9% over the same month last year to HK$33.8 billion ($4.32 billion). In contrast,…