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Foreigners who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will be welcomed with open arms by Thailand through a new campaign set to launch in 3Q2021.Titled Welcome Back to Thailand Again, the campaign is the country’s bid to reclaim lost international arrivals throughout the pandemic. According to Chamnan Srisawat, president of Tourism Council of Thailand, Thai travel operators have started talks with

Even before the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic hit, technology was already a game changer for travel.Thanks to online reservation solutions, people can book hotels, flights, and tours from their computer, laptop, and even cellphones.Planning trips also became easier thanks to the internet and the infinite number of information available online about destinations, the best time to visit,

Thailand’s tourism authorities have been wooing regional and international film crews to the country’s shores, with a goal of generating three billion baht (US$100 million) from hosting such productions this year.Film productions with a budget of over 100 million baht, featuring well-known directors or A-list actors, are being targeted, reported the Bangkok Post.According to recent data from the

The ‘Mekong Heroes’ program (www.MekongHeroes.com), which was launched in 2020, initiated by the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) and Destination Mekong, to celebrate passionate individuals in Mekong tourism who work tirelessly behind the scenes to “inspire and influence the direction of our industry, modeling new ways of conceiving and doing tourism better.” These leaders that have

Thailand should accelerate promotional campaigns targeting inbound visitors globally by the second quarter to offset the opportunity loss of 138 billion baht in the first three months, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the agency set a target of 1.2 trillion baht in tourism revenue this year, with the domestic market accounting for 58% and

During COVID-19 crisis in 2020, Cambodia received only 1.31 million foreign tourists, showing a fall of 80 percent compared to 2019.The figure was shared by Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism at the 2nd National Eco-Tourism Forum held at Sokha Siem Reap Resort and Convention Centre in Siem Reap province.Khon continued that even though Cambodia is facing the crisis, the trend of domestic tourists

Foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) into Thailand plunged to the lowest level in at least 12 years after the country closed its borders to contain the coronavirus outbreak, with resurgence in infections now undermining efforts to reopen the industry.Tourist arrivals slumped to 6.7 million in 2020 from 39.9 million a year earlier, data from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports showed. This is the lowest

The government will soon establish the Department of Halal Affairs under the purview of the Ministry of Commerce’s General Department of Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Prevention (CCF).Cambodian Halal Steering Committee (CHSC) deputy chairman Osman Hassan told The Post that CHSC on January 21 conducted a meeting to discuss the draft sub-decree No 160 dated July 29, 2016 which

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning a tourism recovery strategy aimed at promoting safe and sustainable travel in Thailand’s new normal post-COVID-19 era, under a ‘SEXY’ tourism concept.Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said “All four key focuses under this ‘SEXY’ tourism concept reflect Thailand’s current new normal tourism direction towards safe and sustainable travel. This

Minister of Environment Say Samal said that ecotourism is a new trend in Cambodian society and helps build the local economy, adding that the ministry will pay more attention toward ensuring the safety and health of tourists, dealing with emergencies, sanitation management and cleaning up the environment at protected areas for the long-term benefit of future generations.“Recently, Cambodians have

Pattaya business leaders will use social media influencers to spread the word that Pattaya is safe and ready to reopen.Ekasit Ngampichet, president of the Pattaya Business & Tourism Association, said Jan. 22 that all marketing channels will be used to promote domestic tourism in Pattaya once the government lifts the travel lockdown on Chonburi.He expects that restrictions will be lifted soon, as

MIST program aims to expedite tourism industry growth, create an ecosystem that inspires innovation, and promote sustainability in tourism.The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) (www.MekongTourism.org) as the secretariat of the Tourism Working Group of the six national tourism organizations of the Greater Mekong Subregion, and Destination Mekong (www.DestinationMekong.com), the

Most sites see a dramatic change after being put on the World Heritage List. Visitor numbers shoot up, investors both domestic and international flock to the site, and there is a flurry of media interest and community activity. Yet, one year after the listing of the Plain of Jars in Lao PDR in July 2019, things have been quiet, largely because of the impacts of COVID-19.While over-enthusiastic

The Irrawaddy River is home to the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin, found just north of Mandalay. What’s unique about Burma’s (Myanmar) Irrawaddy dolphins is their relationship with local fishermen. Dolphins and fishermen communicate and fish together, a practice called “cooperative fishing”–a unique phenomenon found in only two other places in the worldThe Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project's mission

The “Experience Mekong Collection” showcases small, responsible, and sustainable travel businesses in the Lancang-Mekong Region.The Experience Mekong Collection is operated by Destination Mekong. Introducing our newest EMC Member - Bambu Stage – Siem Reap, CambodiaBambu Stage is a platform for performing arts in Cambodia—a performance venue with daily shows, a workshop space for Cambodian

The 1st Destination Mekong Summit was a great success this year with many interesting sessions with speakers from the public and private sectors.Recordings of the sessions, including the Chapter 4 panel discussion with the representative from Ministry of Culture and Tourism of PR China Mr. Mi Han and the owner of The Linden Centre Mr. Brian Linden to learn about China's strategies in opening

To say that 2020 has been a challenging and unexpected year is probably an understatement. Nevertheless, we are nearing the end of December, and 2021 is just around the corner. Despite our hopes and prayers for a better year, I think we need to be realistic, especially as the world is experiencing increased infections of COVID-19. A few tourism boards from all over the world were asked by the

Myanmar National Airlines (MNA) will launch non-landing sightseeing flight tours for the first time in Myanmar on 20 December, said U Naung Naung Han, chairman of Myanmar Tourism Entrepreneurs Association.MNA will launch ATR-72 for the non-landing sightseeing flights of Yangon-Kyaikhtiyo-Hpa-an-Yangon with low-flying. The passengers on board can pay homage to the Kyaikhtiyo pagoda and see the

Southeast Asian countries have been particularly cautious in opening their borders to international travelers amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and international tourism has collapsed as a result. The economic and social consequences have been severe. In Thailand, for example—where tourism contributed close to 18% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019—the Tourism Authority of

Making a love connection with Thai tourism’s help is here sooner than planned with pilot programs launching Sunday, including a Tinder partnership.Tourism authority booster-in-chief Thapanee Kiatpaiboon yesterday said three trips are ready for testing that include destinations in Bangkok, Phuket and Lopburi provinces. In Bangkok, Tinder is on board with plans to bring 100 lonely ladies and gents