Extended Songkran Festival Set to Boost Tourism Revenue

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…

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Hong Kong Feb retail sales rise 1.9% as tourism extends recovery

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,…

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