Tourism
New Zealand takes next steps to charge foreign tourists more
The government expects to raise around NZ$60 million a year from the charges
In the foothills of Mount Fuji, the fight is on against unruly tourists
Huge crowds during cherry blossom season have put a Japanese town on edge. Some residents are trying to take charge
Thai hotel chain leans on Asian guests as war disrupts travel
Centara, with more than 50 properties, mostly in Thailand, is seeing fewer European visitors
China poised to be top tourism economy as foreigners skip US
America has long ranked as the world’s top vacation destination
Thailand forecasts 30.4 billion baht revenue as tourists flock to Songkran
Its tourism agency expects 500,000 international visitors to generate around 8.1 billion baht
When will Japan’s cherry blossoms bloom? AI can help answer that
Experts use artificial intelligence to analyse data and make forecasts for the prized flowers
S-E Asia tourism takes hit from Middle East crisis, but intra-regional travel could spell hope
As airlines shun the Gulf region, key airports in this area could also capture more transit traffic: analysts
Plastic bag shortages, WFH, pricier wine: The Iran conflict is rippling through the economy
The war is disrupting key trade and supply channels, affecting soft commodities and other sectors
Soaring airfares are about to ruin a whole lot of vacations
Prices are expected to remain about 30% above last year’s levels even as far out as October
Gulf airspace closures leave Asia-to-Europe travellers stranded and bleeding cash
Travel insurance offers little relief, as most policies exclude war-related disruptions
