Tag: tourism
Flowers and face masks as Chinese tourists return to Thailand
Thailand's economy has been battered by Covid-19 ... with officials now hopeful Beijing's decision to reopen could help its recovery
‘More the merrier’: Asia tourist hubs ready for China influx
Travelers arriving back in China will no longer need to quarantine, removing one of the main barriers to travel for the country's population
Indonesia seeks to allay tourism fears over new sex law
Indonesia last week passed legislation approving jail terms of up to a year for anybody in Indonesia caught having sex outside of wedlock
Thailand hits 10 million visitors in 2022 as tourism recovers
Traditional dancers and drummers at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Saturday welcomed passengers
Thai economy sees growth boosted by tourism revival
Chinese visitors had made up a huge part of the kingdom's tourism economy and accounted for some 28 percent of all arrivals
Thailand to drop mask rule, foreign tourist registration
Thailand's relaxation on facemasks comes after similar moves by regional peers including Cambodia and Singapore
Revitalized Angkor Wat brings hope for Cambodia tourism recovery
Despite the huge economic cost for Cambodia, the pandemic has been a boon for renovations and conservation work at Angkor Wat
Stranded Ukrainians find comfort in crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Dozens of tourist-oriented businesses are advertising offers or assistance for stranded Ukrainians
Hopes high as tourists touch down for Thailand re-opening
The pandemic hammered the kingdom's tourism-reliant economy, which last year saw its worst performance since the 1997 Asian financial crisis
Thailand prepares to welcome back tourists after devastating shutdown
The kingdom is expecting the return of at least a million visitors by March and to generate about US$30 billion in revenue through 2022