Cambodia lowers e-visa prices for tourists
1 week, 5 days ago

Cambodia lowers e-visa prices for tourists

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-28 21:26 PHNOM PENH -- The Cambodian government on Saturday decided to reduce e-visa fees for tourists and business or ordinary people, taking effect from Jan 1, 2025. Thourn Sinan, chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association Cambodia chapter, said the reduction was unlikely to significantly boost the tourism industry. "To attract more tourists, we urge the government to consider implementing visa incentives for travelers from some of top 20 arrival countries to enhance Cambodia's tourism appeal," he told Xinhua. The country received 5.45 million international tourists in 2023, generating a gross revenue of $3.08 billion, according to the Ministry of Tourism.

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Visa waivers, luxury hotels and a hit TV show: Why Thailand is the top travel destination for 2025
3 days, 2 hours ago

Visa waivers, luxury hotels and a hit TV show: Why Thailand is the top travel destination for 2025

Hindustan Times  

Thailand saw foreign tourist arrivals jump 26% last year after the tourism-reliant nation eased entry rules and waived visas for Chinese, the largest group of visitors to the Southeast Asian country. An estimated 35.5 million tourists visited Thailand last year, up from 28.2 million in 2023, according to provisional data from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The country had …

Thailand makes sweeping changes for foreign travellers in record tourism bid
7 months, 1 week ago

Thailand makes sweeping changes for foreign travellers in record tourism bid

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The country said on Tuesday it had approved longer …

Schengen-like visa for Thailand, Vietnam, 4 other nations: Is it a win-win deal for tourists?
9 months ago

Schengen-like visa for Thailand, Vietnam, 4 other nations: Is it a win-win deal for tourists?

Live Mint  

Thailand along with Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar and Vietnam hosted about 70 million tourists last year. And anticipating a tourism boom in the coming years, Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is steering an initiative for a Schengen-type visa program for the six nations in South East Asia. The facility will ensure seamless mobility for travelers among the six neighboring countries …

Chinese tourist arrivals to Cambodia's Angkor up significantly
10 months ago

Chinese tourist arrivals to Cambodia's Angkor up significantly

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-03-08 12:07 Located in Northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province, the 401-square-km Angkor Archeological Park, inscribed on the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 1992, is the most popular tourist destination in Cambodia. Officials hope that the 2024 Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year starting in January would help bring Chinese tourists to …

Thailand extends visa-free entry to Indian, Taiwanese tourists for six months
1 year, 2 months ago

Thailand extends visa-free entry to Indian, Taiwanese tourists for six months

Live Mint  

In an effort to attract more tourists as the high season approaches, Thailand has announced the temporary removal of visa requirements for travellers from India and Taiwan starting next month and continuing until May 2024. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin informed reporters that travellers from India and Taiwan will enjoy visa-free entry to Thailand from November 10th to May 10th this …

Thailand to waive off visa requirement for Indian travellers
1 year, 2 months ago

Thailand to waive off visa requirement for Indian travellers

Hindustan Times  

Thailand will waive visa requirements for arrivals from India and Taiwan from next month to May 2024, a government official said on Tuesday, in a bid to draw in more tourists as high season approaches. Thailand in September scrapped visa requirements for Chinese tourists, the country's top pre-pandemic tourism market with 11 million of the record 39 million arrivals in …

Thailand's government, seeking return of tourists from China, approves visa-free entry for 5 months
1 year, 3 months ago

Thailand's government, seeking return of tourists from China, approves visa-free entry for 5 months

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thailand’s new government Wednesday approved …

Thailand likely to ease visa rules to lure tourists from China and India
1 year, 4 months ago

Thailand likely to ease visa rules to lure tourists from China and India

Hindustan Times  

Thailand is likely to ease visa rules for Chinese and Indian travellers and allow longer stays for visitors from all nations as new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin looks for ways to boost tourism revenue to nearly $100 billion next year. Thailand likely to ease visa rules to lure tourists from China and India Chinese — the largest group of visitors …

Thailand eases visa applications to woo tourists
1 year, 4 months ago

Thailand eases visa applications to woo tourists

China Daily  

A tourist feeds elephants at a sanctuary in Phuket, Thailand, in April, 2023. Thailand is easing its visa application process by reducing approval time and required documents in a bid to attract more foreign tourists, a government official said Thursday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has streamlined the application for a tourist visa, decreasing the number of supporting documents and …

Vietnam emerging as Southeast Asia's new tourist hot spot
1 year, 6 months ago

Vietnam emerging as Southeast Asia's new tourist hot spot

Hindustan Times  

Vietnam has fast become one of the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia, as tourists enjoy the county's diverse landscapes, beaches, mountainous rice terraces and bustling cities. "Having many online communication channels such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or promotion channels on Google or other networking channels is also the fastest way to promote Vietnam's image to the world," he said. …

Thailand recieves 1 mln Chinese tourists
1 year, 7 months ago

Thailand recieves 1 mln Chinese tourists

China Daily  

Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand hit one million in mid-May, on course to meet the country's whole-year target on the Chinese market of five million, an official from Thailand's tourism body said Wednesday. The return of Chinese tourists is a boon for the country amid headwinds to recovery from the pandemic, Chuwit Sirivejkul, regional director for East Asia of the …

Thailand recieves 1 mln Chinese tourists
1 year, 7 months ago

Thailand recieves 1 mln Chinese tourists

China Daily  

Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand hit one million in mid-May, on course to meet the country's whole-year target on the Chinese market of five million, an official from Thailand's tourism body said Wednesday. The return of Chinese tourists is a boon for the country amid headwinds to recovery from the pandemic, Chuwit Sirivejkul, regional director for East Asia of the …

Tourism in Thailand to lessen economic pain as new government awaited
1 year, 7 months ago

Tourism in Thailand to lessen economic pain as new government awaited

Hindustan Times  

Thailand hasn’t been spared the political uncertainty that usually comes with elections, yet foreign tourists returning by the millions this year are counted on to help shield Southeast Asia’s second—largest economy. Tourism in Thailand to lessen economic pain as new government awaited The influx of visitors — totaling 6.5 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared with 498,000 a …

Thailand says Chinese tourists on track to reach pre-Covid level, to hit 1 million a month each
1 year, 8 months ago

Thailand says Chinese tourists on track to reach pre-Covid level, to hit 1 million a month each

Hindustan Times  

Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand are on course to hit 1 million a month each from October, a level last seen before the pandemic, as travel is expected to gather momentum during the winter and long national holidays. Thailand says Chinese tourists on track to reach pre-Covid level, to hit 1 million a month each Advanced hotel bookings and requests …

This country beats 2022 tourism target with 11.15 million foreign arrivals
1 year, 11 months ago

This country beats 2022 tourism target with 11.15 million foreign arrivals

Live Mint  

The Thailand tourism data showed on Tuesday that it saw 11.15 million foreign visitors in 2022. As per Ministry of Tourism and Sports data, The number topped the government’s forecast of 10 million foreign visitors, boosted by increased arrivals in the second half of the year. It’s just over a quarter of the 40 million international arrivals recorded in 2019, …

Thai association proposes China travel-bubble plan
4 years, 1 month ago

Thai association proposes China travel-bubble plan

China Daily  

Visitors pose for pictures at a flower farm in Chiangmai, Thailand. BANGKOK-The Association of Thai Travel Agents on Thursday submitted an open letter to Thailand's Tourism and Sports Ministry requesting Chinese tourists be allowed to enter the country by January under the travel-bubble program. If Thailand can successfully establish a travel-bubble plan with China, the association estimates that the country …

Thai association proposes China travel-bubble plan
4 years, 1 month ago

Thai association proposes China travel-bubble plan

China Daily  

Visitors pose for pictures at a flower farm in Chiangmai, Thailand. BANGKOK-The Association of Thai Travel Agents on Thursday submitted an open letter to Thailand's Tourism and Sports Ministry requesting Chinese tourists be allowed to enter the country by January under the travel-bubble program. If Thailand can successfully establish a travel-bubble plan with China, the association estimates that the country …

Planning a trip to Cambodia post Covid-19? Get ready to pay Rs 2 lakh deposit
4 years, 6 months ago

Planning a trip to Cambodia post Covid-19? Get ready to pay Rs 2 lakh deposit

India Today  

As countries around the world prepare to welcome back travellers after going under lockdown due to the novel coronavirus, tourism industries in various countries are giving out several incentives. They recently announced that they will be asking travellers to pay an amount of USD 3,000 deposit to cover any costs that might incur in relation to Covid-19 while they are …

1.7 mln Chinese tourists visit Cambodia in 8 months, up 33 pct
5 years, 3 months ago

1.7 mln Chinese tourists visit Cambodia in 8 months, up 33 pct

China Daily  

Angkor Wat is a popular destination for Chinese tourists. Cambodia attracted 1.7 million Chinese tourists during the first eight months of 2019, up 33 percent over the same period last year, said the Tourism Ministry's latest report on Monday. "We hope to attract about 2.6 million Chinese tourists in 2019, 3 million in 2020, 5 million in 2025 and up …

Cambodia ready to upgrade tourist amenities to draw more Chinese
5 years, 7 months ago

Cambodia ready to upgrade tourist amenities to draw more Chinese

China Daily  

Thong Khon, Cambodia's tourism minister, said in an interview with China Daily Website that Cambodia is ready to provide high-quality services to Chinese tourists in the future. While attending the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilization earlier this month, Thong Khon, Cambodia's tourism minister, said in an interview with China Daily Website that Cambodia is ready to provide high-quality services …

Cambodia ready to upgrade tourist amenities to draw more Chinese
5 years, 7 months ago

Cambodia ready to upgrade tourist amenities to draw more Chinese

China Daily  

Thong Khon, Cambodia's tourism minister, said in an interview with China Daily Website that Cambodia is ready to provide high-quality services to Chinese tourists in the future. While attending the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilization earlier this month, Thong Khon, Cambodia's tourism minister, said in an interview with China Daily Website that Cambodia is ready to provide high-quality services …

Exhibition promotes booming Asian tourism market
5 years, 7 months ago

Exhibition promotes booming Asian tourism market

China Daily  

Clockwise from top: Audiences watch a video at a world-heritage display during the Asian Culture and Tourism Exhibition; dancers perform at a Xinjiang tourism-promotion event; a woman demonstrates traditional weaving skills at the Hainan pavilion. "We hope more Chinese will get to know our traditional culture and discover our tourism projects as a result of the exhibition," Manivong says. "Over …

Chinese tourists to Cambodia continue to rise in Q1
5 years, 7 months ago

Chinese tourists to Cambodia continue to rise in Q1

China Daily  

Chinese tourists post at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia on Dec 9, 2018. About 683,436 Chinese tourists visited Cambodia in the first quarter of 2019, up 35.1 percent over the same period last year, said a report released by Cambodia's Tourism Ministry on Friday. A total of 1.87 million international tourists traveled to Cambodia during the first three months …

Chinese tourists to Cambodia continue to rise in Q1
5 years, 7 months ago

Chinese tourists to Cambodia continue to rise in Q1

China Daily  

Chinese tourists post at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia on Dec 9, 2018. About 683,436 Chinese tourists visited Cambodia in the first quarter of 2019, up 35.1 percent over the same period last year, said a report released by Cambodia's Tourism Ministry on Friday. A total of 1.87 million international tourists traveled to Cambodia during the first three months …

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