To highlight the latest advancements in the digital transformation of the culture and tourism industries, China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) chose 10 model cases on Monday from a total of 183 cases leading the way in digital innovation in these fields. These initiatives use technology like virtual reality and artificial intelligence to promote…
Vietnam made a strong impression at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2024 in London, presenting its diverse tourism offerings to an international audience. Led by Vice Chairman Pham Van Thuy of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT), the delegation emphasized the country’s commitment to sustainable tourism development. Key representatives from the Vietnam Tourism Development…
VIENTIANE: This week in Siem Reap, Cambodia, the third edition of the Cambodia-Laos tourist Business to Business (B2B) Forum and the Cambodia-Laos Joint Tourism Working Group on tourist collaboration was held. Under the 2023–2024 action plan, the meeting identified and reviewed possible collaborative projects and activities to strengthen bilateral tourist cooperation. Deputy Director General Phouthone…
Türkiye will raise its goal number of tourists to 61 million by the end of this year. Tourism brought in $46.9 billion for the nation in the first nine months of this year. According to Azernews, arrivals rose by 18.3 per cent compared to the epidemic period, precisely the same period in 2019, and by…
BANGKOK: Thailand has granted permission to extend until April 30, 2025, the waiver of TM6 immigration forms for foreign visitors entering through 16 land and maritime checkpoints. The waiver, which went into effect on April 15, was initially intended to ease checkpoint traffic and increase tourism to promote economic expansion. Aranyaprathet, which borders Cambodia; Chiang…
Chen Shih-kai (陳世凱), the Minister of Transportation and Communications, warned lawmakers at the Legislative Yuan in Taipei yesterday that Taiwan is unlikely to meet its tourism goal of bringing in 10 million foreign tourists this year. Without mentioning the time frame, Chen stated that the country had 5.8 million foreign visitors per the most current…
Thailand unveils vintage tourism train schedule for high season BANGKOK: Three services are available, including steam trains that travel throughout the nation from Bangkok. To increase domestic travel and create revenue for the community, the Transport Ministry has released the October–February tourism train schedule. Over the next five months, three different train types will travel…
As European travel seasons heat up, locals urge visitors to tread lightly and embrace responsible tourism. Residents from cities like Amsterdam, Venice, and Barcelona share essential tips for a more respectful experience. First and foremost, support local economies by purchasing handmade items instead of cheap souvenirs. “Remember that local shops and bakeries are vital to…
BANGKOK: During China’s Golden Week, which takes place from October 1 to 7, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) projects that 132,000 and 183,000 Chinese visitors will arrive in Thailand. According to TAT, the estimated number of arrivals is 57-144% higher than for the same period in the previous year. It also stated that the…
Tokyo, Japan – The highly anticipated Tourism Expo Japan 2024, taking place from September 26–29, is set to showcase Japan’s potential as a premier global travel destination. Following a successful event in 2023, which drew an impressive 148,062 attendees, this year’s expo promises a vibrant platform for networking, cultural exchange, and industry innovation. The four-day…
