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Norway adopts tourist tax to combat overtourism
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» OSLO - Norwegian lawmakers approved on Thursday the introduction of a tourist tax to help finance infrastructure improvements as a boom in visitors has led to worries about overtourism.
Phu Kradueng cable car ‘to be ready by 2027’
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/05/2025
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports insists there will be a cable car operating at Phu Kradueng National Park by 2027 — more than four decades after it was first proposed.
Phu Kradueng cable car edges closer
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/05/2025
» The long-debated cable car project in Phu Kradueng National Park, Loei province, has once again come under public scrutiny, raising concerns about its alignment with sustainable development goals.
Redefining Luxury Through Sustainable Tourism
Published on 23/04/2025
» Sustainable tourism has evolved from niche market to mainstream aspiration, with profound implications for how travellers, businesses, and destinations approach hospitality, according to Professor Lisa Wan, Associate Professor at the School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School.
Tourism goes green
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/03/2025
» Tourism is not only a major driver of Thailand’s economy, but also an avenue to transform the country into a sustainable destination for locals and visitors.
Japanese government pictogrammes target tourists behaving badly
Published on 28/01/2025
» TOKYO - A series of pictogrammes created by the Japan Tourism Agency paints a picture of dos and don'ts to promote better manners among tourists after Japan's popularity with foreign visitors grew at record pace in 2024.
Record 36.8 million tourists visited Japan in 2024
AFP, Published on 15/01/2025
» TOKYO - Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like Kyoto.
Tourism sector banks on sustainable travel trend
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/01/2025
» Thailand's tourism sector needs to capture rising sustainable travel demand to make the kingdom a top destination by utilising more green practices and wellness programmes, while luring tourists to newer local destinations, according to the tourism soft power subcommittee.
Tourism trade needs additional attractions
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/12/2024
» With Japan's popularity surpassing Thailand due to its weak currency and readiness to accommodate independent tourists, tourism operators are urging the Thai government to focus on adding new attractions and drive supply quality to draw 40 million tourists.
30% of tourists to Japan experienced overtourism problems in 2024
Published on 03/12/2024
» TOKYO - Over 30% of foreign tourists to Japan experienced problems associated with overtourism during their trips in 2024 and more than 60% said they are willing to accept higher charges as a way to ease congestion and protect natural and cultural resources, according to a recent survey.Best vacation packages