Tourism

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The state planning agency expects 32 million foreign visitors this year, down from about 33 million last year.

Thailand tighten rules on visas exemptions for tourists

The measures will come into effect within 15 days of an announcement in the country’s official gazette

A recent crackdown revealed that foreigners had illegally built bars and restaurants on a Phuket beach, sparking a public outcry.

Thai anger at misbehaving foreigners triggers visa rules review

Possible measures include reducing the 60-day visa-free stay for tourists to 30 days

Asia has been hit particularly hard by the jet fuel crunch since it normally receives the majority of the crude oil  through Hormuz.

How the jet fuel supply crunch triggered by Iran war threatens summer travel plans in Asia, Europe

Airlines have been leaning on customers to absorb the extra billions of dollars in jet fuel costs

Spending per May holiday trip fell to 571 yuan, from 574.1 yuan in 2025, Reuters calculations based on official data showed.

China’s May Day overall tourism activity rises, but travellers are cautious

Its holiday periods have been marked by increased domestic travel but per capita spending has lagged

New Zealand will join other nations that charge foreigners to access sites.

New Zealand takes next steps to charge foreign tourists more

The government expects to raise around NZ$60 million a year from the charges

Previously a largely unknown town, Fujiyoshida has become increasingly popular since 2013, when Unesco added Mount Fuji to its World Heritage List.

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

Prolonged geopolitical tensions are expected to weigh on Thai tourism from April, according to Bualuang Securities.

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

The Chinese travel and tourism economy grew 9.9% last year, more than twice the global rate and much faster than the 0.9% pace registered by the US, according to new data.

China poised to be top tourism economy as foreigners skip US

America has long ranked as the world’s top vacation destination

On Apr 13, there were public water fights as part of Songkran held at Khaosan Road, one of the favourite tourist spots in Bangkok.

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