VIETNAM WELCOMED 1.87 MILLION FOREIGN TOURISTS

Nils Kraus -
In September, Vietnam welcomed 432,000 foreign tourists, down 11.2% from the previous month, according to the General Statistics Office. The recovery of tourism continues in slow pace. ...

JULY: FOREIGN TOURISM IN PORTUGAL EXCEEDED PRE-COVID LEVELS

Sara Thopson -
The number of foreign tourists visiting Portugal slightly exceeded the pre-pandemic levels in July for the first time since the end of most COVID-19-related restrictions, according to data from the Na ...

NEW FEE FOR FOREIGN TOURISTS TO BE LAUNCHED IN THAILAND

Richard Moor -
The Thai government plans to introduce a 300-baht (about US$ 8.7) landing tax for foreign tourists arriving by air, said Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Thailand's minister of tourism and sports. ...

ICELAND'S TOURISM INDUSTRY POSTS RECORD NUMBERS FOR APRIL

Nils Kraus -
Did Iceland experience a tourism boom? Absolutely! In April 2023, there were 563,000 overnight stays on the island, significantly higher than any previous year. ...

FOREIGNERS TO PAY MORE FOR HOTEL ROOMS THAN THAIS

Theodore Slate -
A dual pricing system has long been a thorn in the side of Thailand. It has applied to national parks and some attractions. Foreigners pay more. Now hotel rooms are likely to get costlier for foreign ...