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Why does Vietnam get numerous travel awards but struggle to attract tourists?

Why does Vietnam get numerous travel awards but struggle to attract tourists?

Despite winning a slew of travel awards annually, Vietnam still lags behind neighboring countries in terms of international tourist arrivals.
Streamer IShowSpeed being ripped off in HCMC sparks concerns for Vietnam's tourism

Streamer IShowSpeed being ripped off in HCMC sparks concerns for Vietnam's tourism

Southeast Asia's largest economy to reform tourism on Bali

Southeast Asia's largest economy to reform tourism on Bali

My friend's holiday to Sa Pa ruined as nothing changes after five years

My friend's holiday to Sa Pa ruined as nothing changes after five years

My friend thought that after five years, Sa Pa had changed for the better, but he was soon disillusioned to see kids were still out on streets and clinging to tourists to sell souvenirs.
July 12, 2024 | 03:33 pm PT
Thailand extends free foreign tourist insurance till year-end

Thailand extends free foreign tourist insurance till year-end

In an effort to boost its reputation amid the current tourism boom, the Thai government has extended its free travel insurance coverage program for all foreign tourists until Dec. 31.
June 24, 2024 | 06:06 pm PT
Driver investigated after saying Malaysia is not good place for tourists

Driver investigated after saying Malaysia is not good place for tourists

Authorities in Malaysia are investigating an e-hailing driver who defamed the country's tourism reputation and insulted Islam religion through a recent viral video.
June 11, 2024 | 02:52 am PT
Thai tuk-tuk driver suspended for overcharging tourists

Thai tuk-tuk driver suspended for overcharging tourists

A tuk-tuk driver in Thailand was slapped with a fine of 2,500 baht (US$70) and had his license suspended for three months for overcharging a group of four Japanese tourists in Bangkok.
May 20, 2024 | 10:54 pm PT
Thailand to increase screening of foreigners amid major crackdown

Thailand to increase screening of foreigners amid major crackdown

Immigration authorities have been told to revoke visas of those found to be in Thailand without a valid reason or linked with criminal activities as the country begins a crackdown to restore its tourism reputation.
March 22, 2024 | 03:39 pm PT
Indian police hunt more suspects in gang rape of Spanish tourist

Indian police hunt more suspects in gang rape of Spanish tourist

Three Indian men have appeared in court after the gang rape of a Spanish tourist on a motorbike trip with her husband, with police hunting four other suspects, reports have said.
March 4, 2024 | 04:44 pm PT
HCMC taxi driver suspended for altercation with foreigner over littering

HCMC taxi driver suspended for altercation with foreigner over littering

A HCMC taxi driver was suspended by his company after a video of him arguing with a foreigner who told him not to litter went viral on social media.
November 22, 2023 | 06:42 pm PT
Westlife concerts could boost HCMC’s tourism reputation: Traveloka

Westlife concerts could boost HCMC’s tourism reputation: Traveloka

The Irish boy band Westlife’s upcoming Ho Chi Minh City concerts are poised to spark “a strong wave" for the city’s tourism sector, said Caesar Indra, president of travel platform Traveloka.
November 4, 2023 | 02:00 am PT
 
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