Tag: Asia

‘Definitely stronger’: why 2024 could be Southeast Asia’s year for tourism

[ad_1] The Thai government is aiming for 8 million arrivals from China this year, with visa waivers and cheaper airline tickets expected to spur a rebound of what had been a key source market for Thailand’s tourism industry. Over Lunar New Year, Thai tourism authorities said nearly 30,000 Chinese visitors arrived in the kingdom every […]

Swifties and ‘set jetting’: Southeast Asia’s tourism bounce-back plan | CNN Business

[ad_1] Swifties and ‘set jetting’: Southeast Asia’s tourism bounce-back plan Southeast Asia has been one of the world’s slowest regions to bounce back to pre-pandemic tourism numbers. CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout travels to Laos to find out why Taylor Swift concerts and HBO’s third season of “The White Lotus” could help give the region a […]

Thailand, China Agree on Visa-Free Travel in Boost for Tourism Recovery

[ad_1] Thailand and China have agreed on a bilateral deal to waive visa requirements for travelers, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, a move likely to accelerate the pace of the post-pandemic recovery in the Southeast Asian nation’s key tourism industry. Chinese visitors to Thailand will be exempted from visa needs beyond the current temporary […]

Asia’s airlines weigh the cost of China’s absent tourists

[ad_1] By comparison, airlines in Europe, North America and the Middle East are all forecast to post profit margins of 3.3 per cent or greater next year. Those in Latin America and Africa are expected to make losses. The key piece of the puzzle for many airlines in Asia is whether Chinese tourists feel they […]

China says visa-free travel policy has boosted tourism

[ad_1] BEIJING, Dec 5 (Reuters) – China’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday its visa-free travel policy has produced a clear effect, making things easier for travellers. “Going forward, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to adjust visa policies to create more favourable conditions and further facilitate cross-border travel,” spokesperson Wang Wenbin told a press […]

How COVID-19 changed the world’s top tourist destinations: 10 key insights

[ad_1] The COVID-19 pandemic triggered unprecedented shutdowns globally. The tourism industry was the worst-hit sector during this period. Although the industry is slowly recovering, it is yet to fully be back on its feet. According to an impact assessment report by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), international tourism saw stronger-than-expected growth in 2022 […]