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DOT announces gov’t commitment to upskill hotel, tourism workers
November 13, 2023
Secretary Christina Frasco has pledged a greater government investment in the development of human capital, with an emphasis on up...
Vietnam’s former top paradise island sees substantial drop in tourists
October 25, 2023
Phu Quoc, formerly considered Vietnam's top paradise island, is seeing a sharp drop in tourists. Numerous causes, such as high air...
MGTO currently organizing another “Macau Week” in mainland China
October 23, 2023
In cooperation with all six concessionaires, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is organizing another "Macau Week" in main...
Scholars expect China’s GDP to expand faster in the third quarter
October 23, 2023
UBS Securities Asia Ltd expects China's GDP to expand faster in the third quarter, upgrading its 2023 expansion projection to 5.2 ...
ASEAN countries face tourism woes due to low Chinese tourist arrival
October 16, 2023
Travel programs for Chinese tourists have not lived up to expectations in Southeast Asia, which has caused several countries to re...
Over 100,000 Chinese tourists arrives in Thailand after visa-free entrance policy
October 6, 2023
Over 100,000 Chinese tourists arrived in Thailand during the week when a visa-free entrance policy for travelers from that country...
Sands China expects fall in gaming revenue amid booking surge during Golden Week
September 27, 2023
More than 80% of Sands China's hotel rooms are already secured for the upcoming Golden Week, according to Dr. Wilfred Wong, the co...
Mainland tourists offered Hengqin-Macau tour package
September 20, 2023
Tour groups from mainland China are now being offered packages that include non-gambling activities on Hengqin Island and a visit ...
Singapore-China passenger travel rebounds, exceeds 500,000 passengers
September 18, 2023
As of August, Changi Airport Group (CAG) of Singapore reports that passenger travel between Singapore and China has increased to 7...
Thailand to welcome more Chinese and Kazakh visitors with new visa scheme
September 14, 2023
The new government of Thailand has approved a visa-free entry initiative for visitors. During the prime tourism season, visa requi...