JAPANESE TOURISM SETS NEW RECORD
In December 2023, Japanese tourism authorities announced a record number of 2.73 million travelers. This figure marks a year of rapid tourism recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. The number is ab ...
TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN ASIA AND PACIFIC ARE OPENING THEIR BORDERS
Gradually more and more tourist destinations in Asia announced opening their borders to international visitors. Various restrictions however are still in effect. ...
CHINESE TOURISTS STILL NOT HEADING TO EUROPE
Many tour operators in Europe have expressed their concern by the low number of bookings from the Chinese tourists which has been totally unexpected. There are a few groups that have looked forward t ...
THE PHILIPPINES REOPENS ITS DOORS TO INTERNATIONAL TOURISM
Citizens from 150 countries no longer need a visa for short stays in the Philippines. However, all visitors need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and test negative for holidays without the need for q ...
CHINESE TOURISTS ABANDON THAILAND
Before the pandemic, a quarter of foreign travelers to Thailand came from China. However, due to the pandemic, Chinese visitors have decreased significantly. ...
