DANANG – The central city of Danang has proposed an investment of US$10 billion to upgrade the existing Chu Lai International Airport to meet rising demand driven by tourism, investment and logistics growth through 2050. The upgrade is expected to make Chu Lai the first airport in central Vietnam to achieve the highest International Civil…
TOKYO: Hotels and retail businesses across Japan are feeling the impact of a sharp slowdown in Chinese tourist arrivals following an advisory by the Chinese government against travel to Japan, leading to booking cancellations and weaker sales, local media reported. Tourism operators fear the situation could persist as the Lunar New Year holiday period in…
BANGKOK: Thailand’s bid to revive its sluggish economy through domestic tourism incentives is facing headwinds as slow growth, high household debt and weak consumer sentiment continue to weigh on spending. In the southern coastal province of Trang, home to emerald caves and lush islands but often eclipsed by tourist magnets Phuket and Krabi, hopes were…
BEIJING: China’s tourism sector is reaching new heights, following an increase in international arrivals since the country’s expansion of its visa exemption policy. The National Immigration Administration (NIA) stated that the country received 7.25 million foreign visitors in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of 48.3% of visa-exempt arrivals year over year. The policy…
LIMBE, Cameroon – Once a thriving seaside destination drawing visitors from across the globe, Cameroon’s tourism industry has been left in ruins by nearly a decade of separatist conflict in its English-speaking regions. At the Seme Beach Hotel in Limbe, once bustling with tourists and business travellers, the contrast could not be starker. “This parking…
OSAKA, Sept 26, 2025 – Penang has its eyes set on Japan’s Kansai Region, as the state continues to pursue Japanese travellers with its “Not The Penang That You Know” tourism campaign. Following a successful stop in Tokyo, the Penang delegation led by State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy Wong Hon Wai brought…
RIYADH: International soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabia’s newest tourism campaign, with the kingdom aiming to attract international visitors with a mix of history, culture and modern entertainment. Unveiled under the title “I Came for Football, I Stayed for More”, the campaign not only places Saudi Arabia in the sporting spotlight but also…
TAIPEI: Taiwan is stepping up efforts to attract more international visitors by introducing new routes, nature trails and island experiences to encourage travel beyond its capital. Deputy director-general of the Taiwan Tourism Administration, Huang Shih-Fang, said tourist arrivals reached 4.2 million in the first half of this year, up 10% from the same period in…
SEOUL: Starting Sept 29, Chinese travellers on organised group tours will be able to enter South Korea without a visa for up to 15 days, under a temporary visa-waiver programme that will run until June 30 next year. The measure was jointly announced by the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ministry…
Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong has vowed to tighten security in the country’s popular tourist zones following a shocking assault on two Malaysian visitors in Bangkok. Expressing deep regret over the incident, Sorawong said he had ordered the Tourist Police and other relevant agencies to provide urgent aid and close protection for the…
