Tourism Boards
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.
150,000 tourists make their way to southern Thailand for the holidays
Over 150,000 tourists from neighbouring countries spent the holidays in Southern Thailand during the last weeks of 2024, contributing over 1 billion Baht to the local economy.
Indonesian Ministry of Tourism holds welcome ceremonies at three key hubs
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism kicked off 2025 with a special welcome ceremony for foreign arrivals at the country’s three major entry points Bali, Jakarta, and the Riau Islands.
Egypt welcomed 15 million tourists in 2024
Egypt has defied regional instability and achieved unprecedented growth in its tourism sector, reaching a milestone in 2024 with the country welcoming over 15 million international visitors.
Loong Air debuts its Xi’an-Penang route
Loong Air flew the inaugural flight of its new Xi’an-Penang route into Penang International Airport on Monday 30th December.
Japan and South Korea to ease visa policies for Chinese tourists
Japan and South Korea announced that they will modify their respective visa policies for the growing number of Chinese tourists
Malaysia expects significant increase in foreign arrivals for 2025
Officials from Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) expect a significant number of foreign arrivals for this year.
Russia focuses on tourism growth from India
Russia aims to double tourism’s contribution to its GDP from 3.8% to 10% by 2030 through increased investment in the sector and the launch of its national project “Tourism and Hospitality” in 2025.
Political instability adversely impacts tourist arrivals to Myanmar
Myanmar’s Ministry of Hotels and Tourism reports an over 50 percent drop in tourist arrivals for 2024 in light of ongoing political instability.
Helicopter sightseeing banned in Nepal
Helicopter rides for leisure in the Himalayas will soon be a thing of the past at Nepal’s Sagarmatha National Park due to an upcoming ban on helicopter sightseeing.
Thailand surpasses 35 million arrivals target for this year
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that international tourist arrivals for this year surpassed its target of 35 million visitors, generating over 1.8 trillion Baht in tourism revenue.
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