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World's 1st immersive theme park to close in February, two years after opening

World's 1st immersive theme park to close in February, two years after opening

A theme park in Japan that billed itself as the world's first fully immersive attraction will close on Feb. 28, about two years after opening, its operator said.
Tourism agencies urge promotions as Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy expects arrivals to drop to 32 million

Tourism agencies urge promotions as Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy expects arrivals to drop to 32 million

World's 'most favorite destination' attracts nearly 1 million Chinese tourists in July

World's 'most favorite destination' attracts nearly 1 million Chinese tourists in July

Traffic accidents caused by foreign tourists near Japan's Mount Fuji surge

Traffic accidents caused by foreign tourists near Japan's Mount Fuji surge

The incidence of accidents involving rental cars driven by foreign visitors around Mount Fuji in Japan has increased sharply, driven by a surge in inbound tourism.
August 27, 2025 | 03:05 pm PT
World's 'second most beautiful island' prepares for surge of Russian visitors this winter

World's 'second most beautiful island' prepares for surge of Russian visitors this winter

Direct flights from several major Russian cities to Phu Quoc will launch later this year, expected to drive a surge of Russian tourists to the southern Vietnamese island during the 2025–2026 winter season.
August 23, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
China to triple tax refund stores to boost inbound tourism

China to triple tax refund stores to boost inbound tourism

China aims to increase the number of tax refund stores to around 10,000 by the end of this year, nearly three times the current number as part of efforts to attract more foreign tourists.
May 26, 2025 | 04:38 pm PT
Japanese airport welcomes record 20 million foreign passengers

Japanese airport welcomes record 20 million foreign passengers

Narita International Airport recorded more than 20 million foreign passengers last year, the highest figure since its opening in 1978, according to the Narita International Airport Corp. (NAA).
February 3, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
Vietnam tourism recovers but lags neighbors

Vietnam tourism recovers but lags neighbors

With 17 million international visitors this year, Vietnam's inbound tourism has made significant strides toward recovering to pre-Covid levels, but still trails far behind regional leaders Thailand and Malaysia.
December 23, 2024 | 03:28 pm PT
Singapore emerges as most favorite destination of Chinese tourists

Singapore emerges as most favorite destination of Chinese tourists

Singapore has surpassed Thailand to become the most favored outbound destination of Chinese tourists, in the latest survey by Singapore-based digital marketing firm China Trading Desk.
November 21, 2023 | 11:34 pm PT
China expects sharp rebound in tourism this year

China expects sharp rebound in tourism this year

China expects its tourism market to flourish this year, starting with a busy and robust summer travel season as travelers flock to vacation destinations after the government ended its zero-Covid policy that kept people home for almost three years.
February 21, 2023 | 07:55 pm PT
E-visa tips for foreigners wanting to visit Vietnam

E-visa tips for foreigners wanting to visit Vietnam

With Vietnam reopening its borders after more than two years and lifting most Covid restrictions, here are some tips for foreigners on getting electronic visas for smooth entry.
August 6, 2022 | 04:00 pm PT
Absence of major Asian markets a tourism challenge

Absence of major Asian markets a tourism challenge

Vietnam resumed international tourism on March 15, but experts are worried that the absence of tourists from China, Japan and South Korea will be a difficult gap to fill.
March 21, 2022 | 05:00 pm PT
Da Nang to welcome first int'l flights post Covid late this month

Da Nang to welcome first int'l flights post Covid late this month

Da Nang City, a popular tourism hub, is scheduled to welcome two international commercial flights from Singapore and Thailand on March 27, its first in two years.
March 18, 2022 | 01:45 am PT
How Covid-19 derailed Vietnam’s tourism industry

How Covid-19 derailed Vietnam’s tourism industry

Covid-19 forced Vietnam to close its borders from March 2020, which wreaked havoc on tourism revenues. But there have been high hopes as the country reopened from March 15.
March 17, 2022 | 08:39 pm PT
Quarantine, testing issues resolved, travel firms spring into action

Quarantine, testing issues resolved, travel firms spring into action

With several uncertainties regarding quarantine and Covid-19 testing rules resolved Wednesday, travel firms have lost no time in contacting customers and getting foreign tourists to visit Vietnam.
March 17, 2022 | 04:00 am PT
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