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  • World NewsTourism officials in Vietnam push for a full reopening to foreign travellers on March 15
    ThaigerPublished: 12:45, 15 February 2022
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    Tourism officials in Vietnam push for a full reopening to foreign travellers on March 15

    Vietnam plans to reopen borders for foreign travellers on March 15, although the date is not yet official. According to the local media outlet VN Express, a draft proposal is in the works to fully allow inbound and outbound tourism starting in mid-March. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is now getting input from relevant agencies before submitting the…

  • Thailand NewsThailand wants incoming travellers to download tracking app before arrival
    Ann CarterPublished: 13:33, 06 April 2021
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    Thailand wants incoming travellers to download tracking app before arrival

    Thailand is wanting incoming travellers to download its pandemic health tracking app before arriving in order to streamline safety procedures for its upcoming reopening. The request come along with a list of others including proof of a negative Covid test and the mandatory time needed to be spent in quarantine. Thai officials say potential tourists should pre-register for their visits…

  • Covid-19 NewsPhuket Covid-19 ‘updates’
    AnukulPublished: 17:42, 14 March 2020
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    Phuket Covid-19 ‘updates’

    The spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus prompted tourism industry leaders in Phuket this week to support moves to cancel or postpone mass events across the island. All official Songkran Thai New Year festivities in the southern resort island’s Patong district have already been cancelled, along with the annual Phuket Bike Week, usually the biggest motorcycle event in Asia. Even the…

  • World NewsMyanmar tourism increases a massive 40% in 2019
    ThaigerPublished: 16:14, 11 February 2020
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    Myanmar tourism increases a massive 40% in 2019

    Myanmar has ranked highest among the world’s 20 quickest-growing travel destinations over the past 12 months. The report from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation. Vietnam and The Philippines are also regional winners over the past year that made it into the top 10 best performing emerging travel destinations. Myanmar Tourism Marketing, part of the Myanmar Tourism Federation, reports that…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket hotels slashing the price of rooms
    ThaigerPublished: 08:39, 21 October 2019
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    Phuket hotels slashing the price of rooms

    by Sophie Deviller Hotels on Thailand’s most popular holiday island are being forced to slash prices, with rooms left vacant and beaches sparse as Thailand’s tourism chiefs struggle with a plunge in Chinese visitors caused by the US trade war and a stronger baht. Phuket was the most visited destination in the country last year, after Bangkok, and a good gauge of…

  • World NewsSix more countries now get visa-on-arrival into Myanmar
    ThaigerPublished: 09:07, 05 October 2019
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    Six more countries now get visa-on-arrival into Myanmar

    Around Thailand the possibilities for foreigners travelling is growing with visa-free arrivals, waived fees, no paperwork and quick processing at Immigration ports. Now, the Myanmar government is introducing new regulations to facilitate easier access as another step towards opening up the country to the world, and tourism. Starting this week, tourists from six countries – Australia, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain…

  • Tourism NewsArrival projections for Thai tourism downgraded for 2019
    Tanutam ThawanPublished: 12:13, 22 August 2019
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    Arrival projections for Thai tourism downgraded for 2019

    Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has downgraded the forecast for foreign arrivals this year to a range of 39-39.8 million. This is down from the upbeat projections at the start of the year that 40.2 million tourists would arrive in the Land of Smiles. Thai tourism for the first half of 2019 grew only 1.4%, less than expected, prompting…

  • Tourism NewsPhuket’s tourist evolution – Diversity is the best option Part 1
    ThaigerPublished: 16:13, 30 June 2019
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    Phuket’s tourist evolution – Diversity is the best option Part 1

    by Guest Writer Today’s guest writer has been managing resorts around Phuket for two decades and has represented his brand at international expos along with promotions for Phuket over the years. His knowledge is first-hand and steeped in local experience. He has asked to remain anonymous. At the end of the 1990’s into the early 2000’s Phuket saw the drastic…

  • Phuket NewsTourism operators suggest visa-fee waiver to counter cancelled bookings
    ThaigerPublished: 10:17, 24 July 2018
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    Tourism operators suggest visa-fee waiver to counter cancelled bookings

    As the cancellations of accommodation and tour bookings from Chinese tourists continue to rack up, local tourism operators are urging the Government to be pro-active in trying to restore confidence. Vichit Prakobkosol, the President of the Association of Thai Travel Agents is calling for the Thai government to waive visa fees in a bid to lure back the Chinese tourists.…