THAILAND ANNOUNCED THE FIRST 4 SITES FOR GAMBLING ENTERTAINMENT

Richard Moor -
Bangkok, Chonburi, Chiang Mai and Phuket will soon boast new entertainment hubs that include casinos—a move aimed at catering to both tourists and locals. This isn’t coming out of the blue; about two ...

42% OF COMPANIES PLAN TO INCREASE BUSINESS TRAVEL SPENDING IN 2025

Larry Brain -
Over 500 business travelers worldwide sent in their thoughts through Qualtrics, giving us a rough peek into what people are planning when it comes to work trips. The mix isn’t neat and tidy, but it su ...

VIETNAM EXTENDS VISA-FREE VISIT FOR 12 COUNTRIES UNTIL 2028

Kevin Eagan -
Vietnam is keeping its visa-free rule in place for citizens from 12 European and Asian countries until 2028. The news came out with a mix of enthusiasm and practicality—tourism gets a boost while trad ...

LANZAROTE ON EDGE: TOURISM STRAINING COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Kevin Eagan -
Lanzarote shines as one of those eye-catching gems in the Canaries. Its rugged, volcanic sceneries, pleasantly warm weather, and inviting beaches paint a picture of paradise. Yet, if you scratch the s ...

REPEAT VISITORS ENCOURAGE TOURISM IN LAS VEGAS

Dan Rang -
A report of the Convention and Visitors Authority suggests that Las Vegas trips have become noticeably pricier these days. Still, people keep coming back—repeat visits are driving tourism in Las Vegas ...