Tourism
Bali targets 6.5 million tourists for 2025
Bali’s provincial tourism authorities announced their target of 6.5 million foreign tourists for 2025.
New report reveals insights into Vietnamese adventure tourism market
American research firm Report Ocean recently released its annual report on the Vietnamese adventure tourism market.
Tourism Authority of Thailand joins Harbin Ice and Snow Festival
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) became part of this year’s Harbin Ice and Snow Festival through a photo exhibition and cultural showcase at the Nihao! China: China Ice and Snow Tourism Overseas Promotion Season 2025.
Russia introduces “Tourist Tax”
From 1 January, 2025, travellers staying in hotels and other accommodations will contribute an additional 1 per cent of their lodging costs, marking the start of a phased plan to bolster regional tourism infrastructure.
94.83 lakh pilgrims visited the Vaishno Devi shrine in 2024
This marks the third consecutive year the shrine has welcomed over 90 lakh visitors, solidifying its position as one of India’s most visited religious sites
Edinburgh to initiate charging Scotland’s first tourist tax
The city of Edinburgh is the latest to join the expanding trend of addressing the challenges brought about by tourism via a tourist tax.
Extraordinary Travel Festival participants reveal dream destinations for 2025
Organisers of the Extraordinary Travel Festival held last year in Bangkok, Thailand just released a list of dream destinations for some of the world’s most travelled people.
Pakistan announces significant change to visa policies
The Pakistani government announced a landmark change to its visa policies in light of recommendations from the 2024 National Tourism Symposium.
Pakistan Travel Mart 2025 opens 31st January
Pakistan Travel Mart 2025 is slated to open on 31st January and will run till 2nd February at the Expo Centre in Karachi.
Guwahati is India’s top emerging destination: Agoda
Guwahati has emerged as the fastest growing destination for attracting international travellers visiting India, according to digital travel platform Agoda.
New developmental blueprint could exponentially boost tourism growth in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) seeks to increase the additional value generated by tourism to US$15.46 billion by 2029.
Japan lowers travel advisory for Mindanao in the southern Philippines
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs deescalated travel advisories in some parts of Mindanao in the southern Philippines last month, affirming that the region is safe for tourists.
3.5 million tourists make their way to Cambodia for New Year’s Eve
Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism (MOT) reported that 3.54 million tourists made their way to the country for the last days of 2024.
Taiwan reports over 7.85 million tourist arrivals in 2024
The Taiwan Tourism Administration announced that international arrivals to the country exceeded 7.85 million in 2024.
Philippines’ participation at 2024 global travel events proves fruitful
The Philippines' Department of Tourism reports that it secured a total of around US$49 million in sales leads from its participation in global tourism events throughout 2024.
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