Thailand in drive to draw Chinese to visit country
1 year, 9 months ago

Thailand in drive to draw Chinese to visit country

China Daily  

Thailand's tourism authority and Beijing-based CTG Travel sign a letter of intent on Feb 22. To enrich their travel experience, the tourism bureau has now prepared about 200 community activities to guide visitors to Thailand to enjoy local life and the Thai culture. "The Thai government attaches great importance to the travel experience of Chinese visitors, in which visa applications are an important part. Currently, the Thai embassy and consulates in China, he says, are processing about 8,000 visa applications per day, compared to the pre-pandemic level of about 20,000. "It's a conservative figure because of the current inadequate flight capacity, which is expected to recover to 80 percent of pre-pandemic levels within the year," he says.

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Chinese tourists return to global markets
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese tourists return to global markets

China Daily  

Chinese visitors immerse themselves in the enchanting allure of AlUla's vast Saudi Arabian desert, enjoying local hospitality under a breathtaking sunset. In 2019, the Chinese outbound tourism market was a global powerhouse, with Chinese travelers making 155 million trips abroad and spending an impressive $255 billion, according to data from the UN World Tourism Organization. Access matters A key driver …

Chinese tourists return to global markets
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese tourists return to global markets

China Daily  

Chinese visitors immerse themselves in the enchanting allure of AlUla's vast Saudi Arabian desert, enjoying local hospitality under a breathtaking sunset. In 2019, the Chinese outbound tourism market was a global powerhouse, with Chinese travelers making 155 million trips abroad and spending an impressive $255 billion, according to data from the UN World Tourism Organization. Access matters A key driver …

Chinese tourists return to global markets
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese tourists return to global markets

China Daily  

By [email protected] | Wang Mingjie in London | Updated: 2024-11-07 19:03 Chinese visitors immerse themselves in the enchanting allure of AlUla's vast Saudi Arabian desert, enjoying local hospitality under a breathtaking sunset. In 2019, the Chinese outbound tourism market was a global powerhouse, with Chinese travelers making 155 million trips abroad and spending an impressive $255 billion, according to data …

Bangkok beckons: Thailand extends visa-free entry for Indian tourists — all you need to know
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bangkok beckons: Thailand extends visa-free entry for Indian tourists — all you need to know

Live Mint  

Thailand has extended the visa-free entry policy for Indian travellers. However, the elimination of documentation increased the number of Indian tourists to around 16.17 million between January and mid-October this year. Thailand’s visa-entry policy was introduced in November 2023 and has been attracting many Indian tourists since then. Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar and Vietnam have witnessed around 70 million …

Saudi Arabia Targets 5 Million Chinese Tourists by 2030
2 months ago

Saudi Arabia Targets 5 Million Chinese Tourists by 2030

China Daily  

Saudi Arabia aims to attract 5 million Chinese tourists by 2030, representing 8% of its total international visitors. The country will invest $800 billion to upgrade its tourism landscape, with a focus on developing new infrastructure, building luxury resorts, cultural and entertainment projects, and promoting Saudi Arabia's historical and natural landscapes to attract more international tourists.

Destination of growth for outbound tourism
3 months ago

Destination of growth for outbound tourism

China Daily  

Visitors enjoy getting wet during the Songkran water-splashing festival in Thailand. Between Jan 1 and Aug 17, more than 4.53 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand, solidifying China's position as the country's largest source of tourism, according to Thai authorities. This trend is supported by multiple factors, such as the bilateral visa-free policy and the stable demand for travel, and should …

Visa-free policies bearing fruit
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Visa-free policies bearing fruit

China Daily  

China Daily| Updated :2024-08-07 YANG MEINI/FOR CHINA DAILY For Akenarong Suksupakit, the chic cafes in Shanghai, the bustling Hongya Cave commercial district in Chongqing and the giant panda base in Chengdu, Sichuan province, are no longer just destinations on a map — they are key stops for his travel business. The policy change has not only opened doors for curious …

Visa-free policies bearing fruit
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Visa-free policies bearing fruit

China Daily  

YANG MEINI/FOR CHINA DAILY For Akenarong Suksupakit, the chic cafes in Shanghai, the bustling Hongya Cave commercial district in Chongqing and the giant panda base in Chengdu, Sichuan province, are no longer just destinations on a map — they are key stops for his travel business. The policy change has not only opened doors for curious Thai tourists eager to …

Visa-free policies bearing fruit
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Visa-free policies bearing fruit

China Daily  

YANG MEINI/FOR CHINA DAILY For Akenarong Suksupakit, the chic cafes in Shanghai, the bustling Hongya Cave commercial district in Chongqing and the giant panda base in Chengdu, Sichuan province, are no longer just destinations on a map — they are key stops for his travel business. The policy change has not only opened doors for curious Thai tourists eager to …

Why Thailand is making it easier for travelers to stay longer
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Thailand is making it easier for travelers to stay longer

CNN  

Bangkok CNN — Maybe you want to escape the winter months at home, opting instead to take care of your business on a laptop from the comfort of your rented Phuket villa as you gaze over the Andaman Sea. “The incremental value of just having more and more people isn’t being felt, so they need to find ways to actually …

One million Indian tourists visited Thailand between January and June 2024
5 months, 1 week ago

One million Indian tourists visited Thailand between January and June 2024

The Hindu  

In a stark increase from 2023, the number of tourists from India to Thailand has crossed the one-million mark between January and June this year, according to the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Kolkata. “A total of 1,04,0069 tourists from all over India visited Thailand in just the first six months of this year,” the Thai Consul-General in Kolkata Siriporn Tantipanyathep …

Expanded visa-free policy shows positive results in boosting visits
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Expanded visa-free policy shows positive results in boosting visits

China Daily  

The number of foreigners coming to China in the first quarter of this year increased by more than three times compared with the same period in 2023, data recently released by the National Immigration Administration show. In the past few months, China has introduced a number of visa optimization measures, including reducing the content of visa application forms, reducing visa …

Expanded visa-free policy shows positive results in boosting visits
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Expanded visa-free policy shows positive results in boosting visits

China Daily  

Inbound passengers go through entry procedures at Haikou Meilan International Airport in Hainan province on March 1. In the past few months, China has introduced a number of visa optimization measures, including reducing the content of visa application forms, reducing visa fees, simplifying the examination and approval procedures, and piloting visa-free policies for some countries, providing more convenience for foreigners' …

Schengen-like visa for Thailand, Vietnam, 4 other nations: Is it a win-win deal for tourists?
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Facilitation of out and in travel can help expand opening-up on a wider scope
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Facilitation of out and in travel can help expand opening-up on a wider scope

China Daily  

Foreign tourists are seen at Beijing Daxing International Airport. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, China was Thailand's largest source of tourists, with more than 10 million Chinese tourists visiting the Southeast Asian nation in 2018, accounting for one-fourth of the total travelers it received that year. Last year, there were only 3.51 million Chinese tourists among the 28 million foreign tourists …

Chinese, Thai tourist numbers surge
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese, Thai tourist numbers surge

China Daily  

A tourism promotion website by Thai tourism authorities. The number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand has increased by 30 percent year-on-year, major Chinese travel agency Trip.com Group reported on March 1. Since Thailand announced the policy last year, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand has undergone a rapid increase, especially during the New Year and Spring Festival periods. At …

Chinese, Thai tourist numbers surge
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese, Thai tourist numbers surge

China Daily  

A tourism promotion website by Thai tourism authorities. The number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand has increased by 30 percent year-on-year, major Chinese travel agency Trip.com Group reported on March 1. Since Thailand announced the policy last year, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand has undergone a rapid increase, especially during the New Year and Spring Festival periods. At …

Visa-free travel opens 'big door' to region
10 months ago

Visa-free travel opens 'big door' to region

China Daily  

For millions of people across the Asia-Pacific region, traveling to and out of China is becoming easier than ever before. "The introduction of the visa-free policy, coupled with promotion on social media, holds significant importance as it is expected to attract a larger pool of potential Chinese tourists, igniting their interest and willingness to explore these four nations," Puvaneswaran Kunasekaran, …

Visa-free travel opens 'big door' to region
10 months ago

Visa-free travel opens 'big door' to region

China Daily  

By PRIME SARMIENTO in Hong Kong and YANG WANLI in Bangkok| China Daily| Updated :2024-02-18 For millions of people across the Asia-Pacific region, traveling to and out of China is becoming easier than ever before. "The introduction of the visa-free policy, coupled with promotion on social media, holds significant importance as it is expected to attract a larger pool of …

Countries embrace returning Chinese travelers for Lunar New Year and beyond
10 months, 1 week ago

Countries embrace returning Chinese travelers for Lunar New Year and beyond

China Daily  

A Chinese tourist poses for photos in a street in Bangkok, Thailand, Feb. 4, 2024. Singapore, which also signed a visa-free agreement with China last month, experienced a recovery in its tourism sector last year, with the Chinese mainland topping its tourist spending chart. "We are creating a comprehensive tourism product that will move all Chinese visitors," said Dimitris Fragakis, …

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism
11 months, 1 week ago

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism

China Daily  

As the global tourism industry continues to woo Chinese travelers, China is reciprocating the gesture of goodwill by offering more friendly visa policies to attract overseas visitors and reignite inbound tourism, making it a strong driver for economic development. Yang Jinsong, director of the International Institute at the China Tourism Academy, said that China's visa-free policy has demonstrated its well-intentioned …

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism
11 months, 1 week ago

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism

China Daily  

As the global tourism industry continues to woo Chinese travelers, China is reciprocating the gesture of goodwill by offering more friendly visa policies to attract overseas visitors and reignite inbound tourism, making it a strong driver for economic development. Yang Jinsong, director of the International Institute at the China Tourism Academy, said that China's visa-free policy has demonstrated its well-intentioned …

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism
11 months, 1 week ago

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism

China Daily  

As the global tourism industry continues to woo Chinese travelers, China is reciprocating the gesture of goodwill by offering more friendly visa policies to attract overseas visitors and reignite inbound tourism, making it a strong driver for economic development. Yang Jinsong, director of the International Institute at the China Tourism Academy, said that China's visa-free policy has demonstrated its well-intentioned …

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism
11 months, 1 week ago

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism

China Daily  

As the global tourism industry continues to woo Chinese travelers, China is reciprocating the gesture of goodwill by offering more friendly visa policies to attract overseas visitors and reignite inbound tourism, making it a strong driver for economic development. Yang Jinsong, director of the International Institute at the China Tourism Academy, said that China's visa-free policy has demonstrated its well-intentioned …

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism
11 months, 1 week ago

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism

China Daily  

As the global tourism industry continues to woo Chinese travelers, China is reciprocating the gesture of goodwill by offering more friendly visa policies to attract overseas visitors and reignite inbound tourism, making it a strong driver for economic development. Yang Jinsong, director of the International Institute at the China Tourism Academy, said that China's visa-free policy has demonstrated its well-intentioned …

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism

China Daily  

As the global tourism industry continues to woo Chinese travelers, China is reciprocating the gesture of goodwill by offering more friendly visa policies to attract overseas visitors and reignite inbound tourism, making it a strong driver for economic development. Yang Jinsong, director of the International Institute at the China Tourism Academy, said that China's visa-free policy has demonstrated its well-intentioned …

Thailand set to permanently waive visa for Chinese visitors
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Thailand set to permanently waive visa for Chinese visitors

China Daily  

Thailand will permanently waive visa requirements for Chinese tourists starting on March 1, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced on Tuesday after a Cabinet meeting in Bangkok. After negotiations with related Chinese authorities, the Thai government has now opted to adopt a permanent visa-free policy for Chinese tourists starting on March 1, Srettha said at a news conference following the …

Thailand set to permanently waive visa for Chinese visitors
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Thailand set to permanently waive visa for Chinese visitors

China Daily  

Chinese visitors tour in Bangkok, Thailand in this file photo of Oct 7, 2023. Thailand will permanently waive visa requirements for Chinese tourists starting on March 1, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced on Tuesday after a Cabinet meeting in Bangkok. After negotiations with related Chinese authorities, the Thai government has now opted to adopt a permanent visa-free policy for …

Thailand set to permanently waive visa for Chinese visitors
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Thailand set to permanently waive visa for Chinese visitors

China Daily  

By YANG WANLI in Bangkok| China Daily| Updated :2024-01-04 Thailand will permanently waive visa requirements for Chinese tourists starting on March 1, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced on Tuesday after a Cabinet meeting in Bangkok. After negotiations with related Chinese authorities, the Thai government has now opted to adopt a permanent visa-free policy for Chinese tourists starting on March …

Thailand to make visa-free entry for Chinese visitors permanent from March
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Thailand to make visa-free entry for Chinese visitors permanent from March

The Hindu  

Thailand and China will soon implement visa-free entry for each other’s citizens, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on January 2. Chinese nationals will be granted visa-free entry on a permanent basis beginning March 1, Mr. Srettha said after his Cabinet’s weekly meeting. He said China agreed to extend visa-free entry to Thai visitors in exchange for allowing Chinese nationals …

Thailand set to permanently waive visa for Chinese visitors
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Thailand set to permanently waive visa for Chinese visitors

China Daily  

Chinese visitors tour in Bangkok, Thailand in this file photo of Oct 7, 2023. Thailand will permanently waive visa requirements for Chinese tourists starting on March 1, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced on Tuesday after a Cabinet meeting in Bangkok. After negotiations with related Chinese authorities, the Thai government has now opted to adopt a permanent visa-free policy for …

New Year holiday fuels passion for foreign trips
1 year ago

New Year holiday fuels passion for foreign trips

China Daily  

Chinese tourists tour the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The outbound tourism market is expected to see robust growth during the upcoming New Year's Day holiday from Dec 30 to Jan 1, with Asian countries as top destinations, tourism operators said. Chinese leading online travel agency Ctrip said that as of Dec 15, bookings for outbound trips for the holiday …

New Year holiday fuels passion for foreign trips
1 year ago

New Year holiday fuels passion for foreign trips

China Daily  

Chinese tourists tour the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The outbound tourism market is expected to see robust growth during the upcoming New Year's Day holiday from Dec 30 to Jan 1, with Asian countries as top destinations, tourism operators said. Chinese leading online travel agency Ctrip said that as of Dec 15, bookings for outbound trips for the holiday …

Why are fewer Chinese tourists visiting Thailand?
1 year ago

Why are fewer Chinese tourists visiting Thailand?

Hindustan Times  

Thailand's tourism bureau estimates nearly 1.5 million fewer visitors from China in 2023 than had originally been expected at the beginning of the year. There are fewer Chinese tourists in Bangkok's Chinatown this year Changing trends in Chinese tourism Vincent Zhuang, a journalist from China and former editor at the Robb Report, a luxury-lifestyle magazine, said Chinese travel trends are …

Thailand allows night clubs, karaoke bars to stay open for two extra hours in popular tourist destinations
1 year ago

Thailand allows night clubs, karaoke bars to stay open for two extra hours in popular tourist destinations

Hindustan Times  

Thailand's cabinet has approved a ministerial regulation that extends the opening hours of night clubs and entertainment venues in a bid to draw in more tourists, a government spokesperson said on Tuesday. Thailand allows night clubs, karaoke bars to stay open for two extra hours in popular tourist destinations Entertainment venues, clubs and karaoke bars in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattya, Chiang …

Thailand: Clubs, bars to stay open for longer hours in THESE cities
1 year ago

Thailand: Clubs, bars to stay open for longer hours in THESE cities

Live Mint  

Written By Sanchari Ghosh In a bid to draw in more tourists during the holiday season, the Thailand government has given its nod to extend opening hours of nightclubs and entertainment venues in specific regions. Government spokesperson Traisulee Traisaranakul said on Tuesday, “Entertainment venues, clubs and karaoke bars in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattya, Chiang Mai and Samui, popular tourist destinations, will …

Three countries where Indians can go visa-free this holiday season
1 year ago

Three countries where Indians can go visa-free this holiday season

Live Mint  

Ahead of the Christmas vacation, several Asian countries have recently announced that they are implementing visa-free entry for visitors from India and other countries. While announcing the development, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that the waiver was an additional facility to the existing visa exemptions currently enjoyed by Gulf nations and other West Asian countries. Sri Lanka Sri Lanka has …

Producing the goods
1 year, 1 month ago

Producing the goods

China Daily  

A counter sells herbal products from Thailand. As one of the most popular outbound destination for Chinese tourists, Thailand has many products, especially herbal products for skin problems, which are very popular among Chinese travelers. "This is a good time for Chinese tourists to visit Sri Lanka, as we have a preferential policy to welcome Chinese tourists," Kodikara says. "Since …

Thailand extends visa-free entry to Indian, Taiwanese tourists for six months
1 year, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 to waive visas for India, Taiwan to boost tourism
1 year, 1 month ago

Thailand to waive visas for India, Taiwan to boost tourism

Firstpost  

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 will waive visa requirements for arrivals from India and Taiwan from next month to May 2024, a government official said on Tuesday, in a …

Chinese companies help Thailand to boost tourism
1 year, 2 months ago

Chinese companies help Thailand to boost tourism

China Daily  

Srettha Thavisin, prime minister of Thailand, delivers a speech at the signing ceremony in Beijing. The Tourism Authority of Thailand signed a strategic cooperation letter of intent with eight leading Chinese companies in Beijing on Thursday: Ant Group, Trip.com Group, Huawei, iQIYI, JegoTrip, Meituan and Spring Airlines. The goal is to further meet the diverse needs of Chinese tourists, rebuild …

Chinese companies help Thailand to boost tourism
1 year, 2 months ago

Chinese companies help Thailand to boost tourism

China Daily  

Srettha Thavisin, prime minister of Thailand, delivers a speech at the signing ceremony in Beijing. The Tourism Authority of Thailand signed a strategic cooperation letter of intent with eight leading Chinese companies in Beijing on Thursday: Ant Group, Trip.com Group, Huawei, iQIYI, JegoTrip, Meituan and Spring Airlines. The goal is to further meet the diverse needs of Chinese tourists, rebuild …

Thailand’s LGBTQ+ community draws tourists from China looking to be themselves
1 year, 3 months ago

Thailand’s LGBTQ+ community draws tourists from China looking to be themselves

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Xinyu Wen traveled to Thailand in June, planning a two-week vacation around Bangkok’s Pride parade. At home, Wen said she regularly gets judgmental stares on the street for wearing her hair short like a man’s, and was once asked by her barber: “What happened to your life?” But at the Bangkok Pride parade in June, Wen noticed people …

Thailand likely to ease visa rules to lure tourists from China and India
1 year, 3 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, 5 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

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