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Japan 2025 foreign visitors at record 42.7m, spending at all-time high
Kyodo News, Published on 20/01/2026
» Foreign visitors to Japan reached a record estimated 42.7 million in 2025, the government said on Tuesday, with their spending also at a new all-time high of 9.5 trillion yen (1.8 trillion baht), thanks to a weaker yen and increased flights to Japan.
China's outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips in 2026 - but halve in Japan
South China Morning Post, Published on 12/01/2026
» China's vast outbound travel market is set for further growth in 2026, boosted by the spread of visa-free policies for Chinese nationals and a stronger yuan.
See the World Differently with Avalon Waterways
Published on 11/11/2025
» If your idea of travel perfection involves waking up to the serene rhythm of a river, sipping fine wine in a centuries-old village, or exploring vibrant cities without the crowds, Avalon Waterways may just be your perfect travel companion.
Bangkok hotels packed thanks to Blackpink concerts
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/10/2025
» Blackpink’s upcoming “Deadline” concerts in Bangkok are expected to drive full occupancy at hotels near Rajamangala National Stadium, in line with Thailand’s growing “gig tripping” trend, where up to 40% of the crowds attending music events can consist of foreign attendees.
South Korea visa waiver to lift travel but not Chinese airline profits
Reuters, Published on 26/08/2025
» BEIJING — South Korea's decision to grant visa-free entry to Chinese tour groups will lift China's weak outbound travel numbers but not enough to boost the bottom lines of struggling Chinese airlines, analysts said.
China's visa-free boom picks up steam as entries soar in first half of 2025
South China Morning Post, Published on 17/07/2025
» China's expanded efforts to encourage visitors continued to pay off in the first half of 2025, with the number of visa-free foreign entries rising by more than half compared to the same period a year earlier.
Hong Kong's 'golden week' tourist numbers rise by better-than-expected 22%
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/05/2025
» Tourist growth numbers during the recent Labour Day "golden week" holiday were higher than originally forecast, Hong Kong's No. 2 official said on Saturday, adding that the government would closely track the new preferences of visitors on social media.
Lunar New Year shopping: Hong Kong and Shenzhen battle for dollars and deals
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/01/2025
» HONG KONG - A cross-border battle is under way between retailers looking to attract Hong Kongers, as mainland Chinese operators offer free coaches to Shenzhen in the run-up to Lunar New Year, while shopping centres in the financial hub splash out to boost sales.
Operators warm to idea of merging ministries
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/12/2024
» Tourism operators have responded positively to a proposal to merge the Tourism Ministry with the Culture Ministry, citing the ability to better synchronise policies, while urging the government to also actively collaborate with other ministries.
Indonesian tycoon eyes theme park, F1 in $16bn project
Bloomberg, Published on 29/11/2024
» A port, a theme park and maybe even a Formula One race — those are just some of the things that one of Indonesia’s richest men believes can be hosted at his ambitious real estate project in North Jakarta.