Vietnam Tourism Rebounds to Historic High
HANOI – Vietnam is poised to welcome about 21 million international visitors in 2025, a new high that would exceed the country’s 2019 pre-pandemic record of 18 million and cap one of Southeast Asia’s sharpest tourism rebounds. The surge has … Continue reading Vietnam Tourism Rebounds to Historic High
Tensions Over Taiwan Hit China–Japan Air Travel
TOKYO – As political tensions between China and Japan intensify over the future of Taiwan, travel between Asia’s two largest economies has fallen into an abrupt and unprecedented decline. More than 1,900 flights from China to Japan scheduled for December … Continue reading Tensions Over Taiwan Hit China–Japan Air Travel
German Travel Industry Chief Urges Policy Rethink
BERLIN — The head of Germany’s travel industry association has called for a major policy shift to ease regulatory pressure and restore political stability as the sector grapples with economic headwinds and mounting costs. Speaking before some 500 delegates at … Continue reading German Travel Industry Chief Urges Policy Rethink
Winter Travel Trends: A Surge in Long-Haul Journeys
BERLIN — Germany’s travelers are planning further ahead and venturing farther afield. According to the German Travel Association (DRV), bookings for the upcoming winter season 2025/26 reveal a clear trend toward long-haul destinations, as more vacationers seek to escape the … Continue reading Winter Travel Trends: A Surge in Long-Haul Journeys
Thailand: “Big Impact Act Fast” Strategy to Revive Tourism
BANGKOK — Thailand’s new Minister of Tourism and Sports, Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, has unveiled an ambitious campaign titled “Big Impact Act Fast,” a sweeping national strategy to reignite the country’s tourism engine and accelerate economic recovery ahead of the 33rd Southeast … Continue reading Thailand: “Big Impact Act Fast” Strategy to Revive Tourism