Tag: tourism
Indonesian bishop reaffirms ‘church-only wedding’ policy amidst concerns from tourism industry
The tourism industry that benefits substantially from picturesque destination weddings, expressed concerns over the impacts of the directive
World Tourism Day 2024 embraces ‘Tourism and Peace’ theme
"[It] will allow millions of pilgrims to experience the jubilee indulgence, carrying with them the hope of peace and reconciliation"
Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai tops world’s most polluted cities
High levels of pollution frequently hit Thaksin's hometown of Chiang Mai during the early months of the year when farmers often burn crops
Thailand backs away from Chinese police patrol plan amid furor
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said Monday there was no plan to station Chinese police in the country for joint patrols.
Thai government considers bringing in Chinese cops to allay tourists’ safety...
Chinese tourists accounted for a quarter of nearly 40 million tourist arrivals in 2019, before the pandemic hit.
Russian tourist deported from Bali over nude photo on sacred tree
The immigration department said it was pushing the local government to finish a guide for tourists who wish to visit Bali
Hazardous Thai pollution deters tourists
Smoke from forest fires and farmers burning crop stubble has suffocated the tourist city of Chiang Mai
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
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