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US to charge foreign tourists $100 to enter national parks, triggering tourism backlash

US to charge foreign tourists $100 to enter national parks, triggering tourism backlash

A US$100-per-person charge for foreigners entering Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and other popular national parks is stoking apprehension among some tourist-oriented businesses that it could discourage travelers, but supporters say the change will generate money for cash-strapped parks.
Vietnam's foreign-language students say AI won't replace their jobs anytime soon

Vietnam's foreign-language students say AI won't replace their jobs anytime soon

Vietnam's 10-month international arrivals up 22%, still behind Thailand

Vietnam's 10-month international arrivals up 22%, still behind Thailand

Ho Chi Minh City proposes reception of international cruise ships at Cai Mep–Thi Vai

Ho Chi Minh City proposes reception of international cruise ships at Cai Mep–Thi Vai

Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Tourism has requested coordination between municipal agencies to support travel companies in handling international cruise passengers at the Cai Mep–Thi Vai port complex.
October 19, 2025 | 04:37 pm PT
Asia's leading beach destination to resume e-visa for Chinese visitors

Asia's leading beach destination to resume e-visa for Chinese visitors

The Philippine government is set to resume its e-visa program for Chinese nationals next month after nearly two years of suspension.
October 17, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Southeast Asia's second largest economy urged to give cash coupons to foreign visitors

Southeast Asia's second largest economy urged to give cash coupons to foreign visitors

Tourism operators in Thailand are urging the government to issue cash coupons to foreign visitors to spur spending amid a prolonged slowdown.
September 15, 2025 | 07:54 pm PT
North Korea to open its biggest tourist site next week

North Korea to open its biggest tourist site next week

North Korea next week will open a signature coastal tourist site that it says will usher in a new era in its tourism industry, though there is no word on when the country will fully reopen to foreign visitors.
June 26, 2025 | 04:44 pm PT
Travel industry insiders call for more visa waivers to achieve Vietnam's 23 million arrivals target

Travel industry insiders call for more visa waivers to achieve Vietnam's 23 million arrivals target

Tourism industry insiders have urged the government to make entry into Vietnam visa-free for more nationals including of key source markets like Australia and New Zealand.
February 28, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
South Korea could tighten visa rules after 38 Vietnamese disappeared: travel industry

South Korea could tighten visa rules after 38 Vietnamese disappeared: travel industry

After 38 Vietnamese tourists disappeared while traveling in Jeju Island, South Korea could tighten visa procedures, affecting people's travel plans, industry insiders warn.
December 4, 2024 | 07:39 pm PT
More than 50 countries sign UN sustainable tourism declaration

More than 50 countries sign UN sustainable tourism declaration

More than 50 governments have signed a U.N. declaration to make tourism around the globe more climate friendly, the United Nations said on Wednesday, in what it hailed as a major achievement of the climate summit in Azerbaijan.
November 21, 2024 | 04:40 pm PT
Tourism industry hopes for 9-day Lunar New Year boost

Tourism industry hopes for 9-day Lunar New Year boost

A nine-day break for Tet in early 2025 would greatly benefit the tourism industry if the government approves it, according to insiders.
September 30, 2024 | 08:03 pm PT
Cat Ba tourism paralyzed amid typhoon Yagi cleanup

Cat Ba tourism paralyzed amid typhoon Yagi cleanup

Tourism businesses on Cat Ba Island in Hai Phong City, among the hardest hit by typhoon Yagi, are yet to resume operations due to a shortage of repair workers.
September 17, 2024 | 11:00 pm PT
Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc on tourism across Asia

Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc on tourism across Asia

Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm this year, has caused extensive damage to popular tourist destinations and disrupted travel across Vietnam, China, the Philippines, and Thailand.
September 11, 2024 | 10:47 pm PT
Travel industry to contribute record $11 trillion to global GDP in 2024

Travel industry to contribute record $11 trillion to global GDP in 2024

A record $1 out of every $10 spent globally in 2024 will be on travel as people briskly book hotels, cruises and flights, according to an annual report by the World Travel and Tourism Council, a non-profit membership organization.
September 10, 2024 | 04:22 pm PT
Malaysia hotel room rates to rise by 30% from March

Malaysia hotel room rates to rise by 30% from March

Hotel room rates in Malaysia are expected to rise by up to 30% from March following the increase in sales and service tax service but industry insiders said the hike will not hurt international tourism.
February 28, 2024 | 12:41 am PT
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