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Hong Kong welcomes a record 42 million tourists in 2011 9-Jan-2012

Hong Kong welcomed a record 41.92 million tourists in 2011, 16.4 per cent more than the previous year, the city's tourism board said Friday.

LUANG PRABANG SPENDS 400 MLN KIP FOR BETTER TOURISM FACILITIES 6-Jan-2012

The Tourism Division of Luang Prabang province has spent 400 million kip on repairing and rebuilding facilities at the Kouangsy Waterfall previously destroyed by tropical typhoons Haima and Nockten to

Travel firms misestimate domestic demand 6-Jan-2012

Some travel firms in HCM City, including the big ones, on December 29, 2011, still invited travelers to book tours for New Year holiday, and urged their officers to boost the sale of the tours for Tet

Taiwan and China sign air accord 6-Jan-2012

Taiwan and Hong Kong signed a new aviation agreement last week to add more flights between the two and boost trade and tourism, officials in Taipei said.

Tourism gains in budget bill 6-Jan-2012

Ministry of Tourism and Sports' fiscal year of 2012 budget is likely to increase if the House of Representatives approves the budget bill on Friday.

Philippine Airlines rehab good for tourism 6-Jan-2012

Next week will be crucial for the future of Philippine Airlines. Even as Lucio Tan shook hands with Ramon Ang on a deal that will transfer management control to San Miguel

Singapore tourism industry records double-digit growth 6-Jan-2012

Tourism receipts recorded a 12 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth to rake in $6 billion for the third quarter of 2011 and a 15 per cent increase in tourists to 3.5 million, the Singapore Tourism

Record number of international visitors to Hanoi 5-Jan-2012

The number of international arrivals to Hanoi reached nearly 1.9 million in 2011, a year-on-year increase of 11 percent, according to the capital city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Eco-Friendly Marathon to unify Seychellois and visitors 5-Jan-2012

The Seychelles islands are set to host its annual Seychelles Eco-Friendly Marathon for the year 2012, which will take place on February 26.

Shopping to Boost Tourist Numbers 5-Jan-2012

According to survey data from the Ministry of Tourism, 51 percent of local and foreign tourists in Indonesia have two main objectives: bargain-hunting and sampling the country’s distinctive cuisine.

China the world's third largest tourism market 5-Jan-2012

China's rapidly growing tourism industry is not showing any sign of slowing down with recent figures reporting the country has become the third largest tourism market in the world.

Tourism sector targets staff training 4-Jan-2012

Nguyen Huu Tho, deputy chairman of the association, said yesterday one of the association's tasks in the 2012-16 period would be to improve training of the industry's employees.

More Vietnamese visit Japan 4-Jan-2012

Local tour operators said Japan tours mainly attracted company groups in the past but now more and more individual and family customers were booking tours to visit Japan though tour prices were just a

Vietnam welcomes first foreign visitors of 2012 4-Jan-2012

In the early morning of January 1, officials of the HCM City Department of Culture, Sports, the Tourism and the HCM City Tourism Association and the Vietnam Airlines Corporation welcomed the first

Vietnam receives more than 6 million foreign tourists in 2011 4-Jan-2012

In December 2011, more than 593,000 foreign tourists visited Vietnam, bringing the total arrivals to the country in the whole year to more than 6 million, a 19.1 percent increase from 2010.

Cruise liner brings 2,000 foreign visitors to Hue 4-Jan-2012

The Superstar Aquarius cruise ship with more than 2,000 visitors on board will arrive in the former imperial city of Hue on December 31 to welcome the New Year.

Tourism to launch new Philippine brand 3-Jan-2012

The Department of Tourism will launch in January a short and catchy slogan to replace the "Wow, Philippines" brand, a top official said.

Taiwan welcomes six millionth visitor 3-Jan-2012

Taiwan Tourism Bureau announced yesterday, December 28, 2011, that they have reached a historical record-breaking number of 6 million foreign visitors to their island.

Philippine tourist sites attract Malaysians 3-Jan-2012

More tourists from Malaysia are discovering Philippine destinations, according to a Philippine ambassador.

Bakun offers huge tourism potential 3-Jan-2012

It has yet to be fully explored and promoted but most of the tourism-related industry players believe once the facilities are in place, it will become one of the world's 'must-go' tourist

Seychelles tourism: a year in review 3-Jan-2012

At the stroke of midnight tomorrow, Seychelles will clock another visitors’ arrival record to cap a year which has seen its fair share of highs and lows for tourism.

Indonesia faces bright tourism prospects 3-Jan-2012

The Global Tourism Intentions Survey undertaken by Visa for the sixth time disclosed that Indonesia’s tourism prospects in the coming two years are bright.

Sabah 'no' to flights slash 30-Dec-2011

Sabah, as a minority shareholder in Malaysia Airlines, is objecting to the carrier's move to slash flights from the state capital to various international destinations.

Hong Kong spoils 40 millionth visitor for year 30-Dec-2011

Hong Kong welcomed Ms Nancy Ryan as its 40 millionth visitor in a single year as she took her first trip to Hong Kong with three family members.

800,000 overseas tourists visit Hainan in 2011 30-Dec-2011

China's southernmost island province of Hainan is estimated to have received more than 800,000 overseas tourists this year, according to a local tourism official.