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Thailand's tourism industry is struggling to keep pace with changing global travel trends, with many visitors opting for unique, small-group experiences over large-scale tours. According to Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, the government must urgently revamp its tourism marketing strategies to meet these demands. This includes enhancing management
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Thailand's economic stagnation has lasted for over a decade, with growth at 2% annually-among the lowest in the region. Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva warned that unless the country breaks free from its slow-growth cycle, economic improvement and a better quality of life for Thai people will remain
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Yoken, the private label of Boqii Holding Limited, has partnered with several high-end hotels to develop a pet-friendly ecosystem in China. As pet tourism becomes a mainstream trend, the industry faces a pressing issue of "pseudo-friendliness," where businesses claim to be pet-friendly but lack supporting services. Yoken'
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) is driving consolidation efforts in the fisheries sector of South Batinah, with a range of initiatives aimed at boosting the industry's economic contributions, attracting new investments, and creating job opportunities. Director General Amer bin Humaid al Shibli highlighted key
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 100 million financing package to support Sri Lanka's tourism sector with strategic policy reforms and targeted catalytic investments. The project aims to enhance private sector participation, boost tourist arrivals, and strengthen product development and high-end destination marketing. The funding
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As Hurricane Melissa wreaks havoc across the Caribbean, Jamaica's tourism authorities have mobilized a full-scale national response effort to safeguard the welfare of visitors and citizens alike. With thousands of international travelers on the island, emergency protocols within the tourism network have been activated to maintain safety, communication,
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The Biman Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair 2025 is set to begin on October 30 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Dhaka. The three-day event, organized by the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB), will feature national tourism organizations and associations from Pakistan, Nepal, and Bhutan, alongside tour operators
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As cool-season travelers head north, Thailand's revised Alcoholic Beverage Control Act is threatening to chill the country's tourism push. The new law, set to start on November 8, has restaurant owners across the country on edge, warning that strict limits on drinking during barred periods could
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The impending Cyclone Montha has triggered a significant decline in intrastate travel in Odisha, with hotel occupancy dropping from 80% to 50% between Sunday and Monday. The majority of the decline involves unplanned, on-the-spot check-ins by tourists from Odisha, whereas pre-bookings from other states remain stable. The impact is most
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Sri Lanka's fast-growing tourism sector is set to receive a significant boost with the approval of a $100 million financing package from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The package aims to support strategic policy reforms, targeted investments, and sector governance improvements, aligning with the country's National
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The introduction of Edinburgh's tourist tax has been met with widespread criticism from the city's accommodation providers, who claim that the complex and percentage-based system is causing them to break the law. The Scottish B&B Association has sounded the alarm, warning that hotels and
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Coventry's tourism sector has reached an all-time high, with the city's visitor economy valued at a record-breaking £922.9 million in 2024. According to new research, 11.8 million people visited Coventry, an increase of 3.6% on the previous year, with visitor spending patterns highlighting
