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Thailand steps up efforts to attract international tourists

 Thailand steps up efforts to attract international tourists In order to achieve the goal of bringing tourism revenue in 2022 to half of what it was before the Covid-19 pandemic, the Thai tourism industry is implementing many efforts to promote the country's opening-up program, creating favorable conditions for the tourism industry. benefit to attract more international tourists to Thailand. International tourists at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand On December 16, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced a huge marketing campaign attended by around 26 regional and international social media influencers to help promote Thailand opening program. The campaign will be launched in March 2022 with 26 influential people on social networks in many fields. Titled “Fantastic New Chapters: Thailand Has It All, From A to Z”, the project will focus on major influencers, with a social media following of one million or more. up, to represent the tourism products that Thailand wants to pro...
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Indonesia builds a quality and sustainable tourism program for 2022

 Indonesia builds a quality and sustainable tourism program for 2022 With the achievements in the fight against the pandemic, Indonesia aims to build a quality and sustainable tourism program for 2022. Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Mr. Sandiaga Uno at a cultural event of Arbrorek Raja Ampat. Photo: Merdeka According to Indonesia's Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Mr. Sandiaga Uno, domestic tourists are still the mainstay of the country's tourism industry. In 2022, Indonesia sets a target of 260-280 million domestic trips, bringing added value to the creative economy of more than 1.2 trillion rupiah. Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Mr. Sandiaga Uno at a cultural event of Arbrorek Raja Ampat. Photo: Merdeka. Regarding the target of international tourists, Indonesia wants to attract between 1.8-3.6 million visitors with foreign exchange income between $470 million and $1.7 billion. This goal is based on international activities ...
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Laos is officially open to foreign tourists

 Laos is officially open to foreign tourists Laos officially opened to foreign tourists from January 1, 2022. This is the first step in the national opening-up plan to restore the economy and shape society to a "new normal". A tourist destination in Luang Prabang province that is popular with foreign tourists when traveling to Laos. (Photo: Xuan Son) Laos officially opened to welcome foreign tourists to visit the green tourist areas of Laos; The relevant ministries, branches and agencies of Laos have completed the preparations and are ready to welcome tourists to Laos through the Wattay international airport border gate and the Laos-Thai Friendship Bridge international border gate. According to the plan, only these two international border gates will be allowed to welcome foreign tourists entering Laos. Laos accepts citizens of 31 countries, including Vietnam, who are allowed to enter Laos under this tourism program. In order to prepare for the work of welcoming foreign touri...
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World Tourism Organization and Asian Development Bank release report on big data and tourism recovery

 World Tourism Organization and Asian Development Bank release report on big data and tourism recovery  - The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has collaborated with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to release a report on the use of big data to support better tourism planning and management. The report presents a series of case studies from across Asia and the Pacific, and identifies key trends in the use of big data in the tourism industry. The report also makes clear that big data can play an important role in supporting tourism recovery and measuring tourism's contributions to the economy, society, and the environment. In 2020, the tourism industry experienced its biggest crisis ever. Particularly in 2020, the number of international visitors decreased by 73%. This decline is likely to repeat in 2021, at 70% to 75%. During the industry recovery, data and market intelligence are extremely important, they will help destinations, businesses and tourism industry employees bett...
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Venice (Italy) encourages slow travel

 Venice (Italy) encourages slow travel Italian authorities announced on January 7 that they will limit the number of tourists to Venice in an effort to reduce tourist overload in the "City of Canals". The Venetian government will limit the number of visitors to reduce tourist overload (Artwork: Reuters) The previous data showed that every day about 100,000 tourists visit this city. But for the next few weeks, tourists will not be able to freely visit Venice. In 2022, to visit this city, visitors will have to book a tour ticket costing 5 euros in advance online. The admission ticket is only valid for one day to limit the number of visitors to Venice. Simone Venturini, Vice Mayor of Venice in charge of tourism, said: "The aim is to discourage one-day tourism, "rush" tourism, which comes in one day and leaves in the same day, causing fatigue and stress. for the city, we encourage slower travel instead.” Along with selling entrance tickets, the city government of V...
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Laos and Cambodia promote cooperation in tourism

 Laos and Cambodia promote cooperation in tourism Laos and Cambodia are committed to strengthening tourism cooperation while emphasizing the focus on ensuring the safety of visitors. The above statement was made by the Lao Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism yesterday (January 18). Lao Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suonsavan Vinhaket said that Laos is coordinating with Cambodia to strengthen tourism development in the coming time, in order to develop and adapt to the Covid-19 epidemic situation. The two sides are completing the preparation work on the content for the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU). Patuxay - an international tourist attraction in Laos The Memorandum of Understanding creates favorable conditions for the two sides to enhance cooperation, contributing to improving the service quality of each country's tourism industry, attracting investment businesses and connecting tourism of the two sides. In addition, the memorandum of unders...
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Indonesia requires tourists to wear "special sandals" at the world's largest Buddhist wonder

Indonesia requires tourists to wear "special sandals" at the world's largest Buddhist wonder Tourists visiting Borobudur Temple - the world's largest Buddhist monument in central Java, Indonesia - are being asked to try out special sandals called "upanat". Rustam Efendi, Deputy Minister of Coordination of Maritime Affairs and Investment, said that the Indonesian government requires visitors to wear "upanat" sandals to preserve the stone steps up and down the Borobudur temple. The “upanat” sandals are made from woven pandan leaves, specially designed to be light and comfortable on the feet. According to Mr. Rustam, "upanat" sandals use local materials, are the products of local people, so it is expected to bring economic benefits to the community. In 2020, the Borobudur Temple Conservation Authority had to temporarily close part of the temple to assess and restore stupas, stone steps that were worn or damaged due to a large number of visit...
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