SHORTEN THAI VISA PROCESSING TIMES TO ATTRACT MORE CHINESE TOURISTS

Wayne M. Gore -
The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) has asked the Thai Department of Consular Affairs to shorten the visa approval period for Chinese tourists, which can be as long as 15 working days, to fac ...

QUEBEC TAKES STRONGER MEASURES AGAINST ILLEGAL SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION

Tomas Haupt -
Revenu Québec, the public authorities, handed out fines totaling almost $5 million to illegal short-term landlords in one year. On average, each case resulted in a fine of approximately $4000. ...

SPRING FESTIVAL HOLIDAY: CHINESE TOURISTS EXPLORED THE SOUTHEAST ASIA

Michael Trout -
During the recent eight-day Spring Festival holiday, Chinese tourists once again proved their significant contribution to the tourism industry of different countries worldwide. Various industry data s ...

VIETNAM: BATHERS BANNED FROM FAMOUS DIVING SPOT TO PROTECT THE CORAL

Joe McClain -
Divers and bathers will no longer be able to access the areas around Hon Mun Island, in the southern half of the country, known for the beauty of its corals. ...

ACAPULCO COULD TAKE UP TO FIVE YEARS TO REBUILD AFTER HURRICANE Video

Cecilia Garland -
Acapulco, located on Mexico's Pacific coast, became famous in the 1950s and 1960s as a jet-set destination due to its vibrant nightlife, beaches, and golf courses. ...