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Tourists behaving badly
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 18/04/2016
» The celebrated cherry blossom season has just ended. Flights from Bangkok to Japan were packed but I was able to find a seat on a low-cost carrier among dozens of other travellers speaking a familiar language.
Vietnam puts out a bigger welcome mat
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 17/08/2015
» Even though it is not a main entry point to Southeast Asia, Vietnam remains upbeat about the tourism outlook as it can tap into the popularity of other mature destinations and benefit from the positioning of Asean as a single destination when economic integration takes effect at the end of this year.
Visitor-friendly Asean
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 17/08/2015
» From the beaches of Boracay and Bali to the sassy streets of Singapore, there is no doubt that Southeast Asia has much to offer as a multi-faceted tourism paradise. Amid economic and political instability, the tourism industry appears to be infinitely capable of adapting and has remained a key growth driver for the region.