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Japan begins departure tax to fund tourism promotion
Published on 07/01/2019
» TOKYO: Japan started collecting a 1,000 yen (295 baht) departure tax on Monday from each traveller leaving the country in an effort to fund measures to attract more foreign visitors in the run-up to and beyond the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Thai travellers to Japan top 1 million
Published on 21/12/2018
» The number of Thai travellers to Japan has topped 1 million this year, making Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to reach that threshold amid Tokyo's efforts to attract overseas visitors through the relaxation of visa requirements.
World air travellers top 4bn in 2017
Kyodo News, Published on 07/09/2018
» GENEVA: Worldwide annual air passengers exceeded 4 billion for the first time in 2017 amid a global economic recovery and lower airfares, with airlines in the Asia-Pacific region leading the growth, according to the International Air Transport Association.
Thai tourists to Japan set to surge and top 1m this year
Published on 07/03/2018
» The number of visitors from Thailand to Japan is likely to show a double-digit surge this year to top 1 million for the first time on the back of increased flights between the two countries, according to the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO).
Double the fun
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/01/2018
» Sailing on the equivalent of a floating Macau, viewing spectacular shows and enjoying all-day indoor and outdoor entertainment are par for the course on the new generation of cruises serving the growing Asian leisure travel market.
TCEB working to push Mice
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 22/01/2018
» The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has joined with the private sector to map out a new strategic plan to promote the meetings, incentives, convention and exhibitions (Mice) business in secondary provinces this year.
Boat Lagoon imports ships worth B1.4bn
Business, Published on 19/01/2018
» Boat Lagoon Yachting Co has imported more than 1.4 billion baht worth of luxury yachts, the largest single shipment of yachts in the region.
All aboard to establish superyacht hub
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 19/01/2018
» Yacht companies say that relaxing charter, tax and immigration regulations could bring millions into the government's coffers through promotion of superyacht tourism.
Raja Ferry considers feasibility of Krabi-Koh Yao route
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 18/01/2018
» MAI-listed logistics service provider Raja Ferry Port Plc is studying the feasibility of expanding with a new ferry route from Krabi to Koh Yao in the near future as it aims to remain a leader in sea transportation over the next five years.
Chiang Mai prepares to host ATF fair
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 18/01/2018
» Some 275 tourism organisations and companies are scheduled to showcase their products and services at Asean Tourism Forum (ATF) 2018, set to take place in Chiang Mai next week.