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Asian Tourists Top Spenders in Australia 14-Mar-2012

According to new figures from Tourism Research Australia, tourists from Asia are big spenders in Australia, contributing approximately USD10 billion to Australian tourism.

Japan anticipates tourism rebound in 2012 14-Mar-2012

The number of foreign visitors to Japan, which plunged last year because of the earthquake and tsunami that struck the country last March, is returning to pre-earthquake levels.

Tourism market shows positive signs 13-Mar-2012

With such impressive results, the tourism sector has greatly contributed to the national economy, despite current difficulties.

Indonesian tourism boom for Gold Coast 13-Mar-2012

THE Gold Coast is a 'Muslim friendly' destination ready to take a bigger slice of the emerging middle class Indonesian market.

ARINC expand business to Vietnam airports 13-Mar-2012

ARINC, a world leader in transportation communications and engineering has revealed plans to upgrade Vietnamese airports during a recent trade mission to the Asian nation.

China plans to develop tourism on Xisha Islands 13-Mar-2012

China is mapping out a plan for developing tourism on the Xisha Islands, an official said.

Thailand wins Go Asia Awards 2012 at ITB Berlin 2012 13-Mar-2012

Thailand was again named the "Most Popular Destination" and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) was honoured as the "Best Asian Tourism Board" by Go Asia

Lao Airlines opens link to Danang 12-Mar-2012

Lao Airlines will open a new route, mid-April, serving Pakse in southern Laos, Savannakhet in the central region and Danang in Vietnam.

Malaysia Tourism Launches Green Tourism Campaign 12-Mar-2012

The Tourism Ministry of Malaysia launched the Malaysia Green Malaysia Clean campaign (MGMC), with the objective of preserving Malaysia's natural beauty and promoting cleanliness

Vietnam Seeks Investors to Capitalize on SE Asia Air Boom 12-Mar-2012

Vietnam is seeking foreign investors to build two airports in the country so it can compete with other Southeast Asian nations for regional air traffic.

Fukushima tourism strives to recover from disasters 12-Mar-2012

Japan's Fukushima Prefecture is set to welcome the first group of Chinese mainland tourists organized by a travel agency since last March's quake and tsunami, as Japan's travel business strives to

Number of Japanese traveling to Taiwan surges 12-Mar-2012

Following the powerful earthquake and tsunami that struck northeast Japan on March 11 last year, a nuclear crisis further damaged the country, along with its tourism industry, while boosting the

Thai tourism market will be dominated by Chinese 10-Mar-2012

China will soon become the largest source market for outbound tourists to Thailand, according to the Tourism of Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Malaysia on a drive to expand hotels, attractions 10-Mar-2012

MALAYSIA'S government investment arm Khazanah Nasional is on a drive to expand its hotels and attractions portfolio across the country, with its crown jewel being the Desaru Coast Integrated Tourism

Tourist Visas on Arrival grow 22.7percent 10-Mar-2012

During the period January-February 2012, a total number of 2618 VoAs were issued as compared to 1816 VoAs during corresponding period of 2011 registering a positive growth of 44.2percent.

ITB Berlin Presents World Tourism Industry 9-Mar-2012

The 46th ITB Berlin opened its doors on Wednesday to travel professionals at Messe Berlin, where will host thousands of travel professionals until 11 March 2012.

Chinese tourist numbers on the rise 9-Mar-2012

A tourism industry group says efforts to attract more visitors to Australia from Asia appear to paying dividends.

Chinese Tourists to Dominate Thailand Tourism Market 9-Mar-2012

China will soon become the largest source market for outbound tourists to Thailand, according to the Tourism of Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Japanese tourists do not return to Vietnam 9-Mar-2012

Japanese tourism industry insiders dismiss the claims made by Vietnamese tourism authorities, saying few Japanese tourists ever return to Vietnam because of poor service and lack of attractions.

Laos Airlines to operate new route to Da Nang 7-Mar-2012

The Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Laos Airlines have agreed to open up a new air route linking the Lao provinces Pakse and Savannaket with Vietnam's central coastal city of Da

Vietnam, RoK promote tourism cooperation 7-Mar-2012

Korean Tourism Organization and Vietnamese tourism enterprises have jointly held a conference to strengthen tourism cooperation between the two countries.

Travel expo proves vibrant Davao tourism 7-Mar-2012

The high turn out of travel and tour operators that joined this year's Mega Travel Sale initiated by the Davao Association of Tour Operators (DTAA) showed how tourists still believe in the Davao

Record year for Malaysian medical tourism 7-Mar-2012

Medical tourism in Malaysia hit record levels in 2011 and is on track to achieve yet another year of healthy numbers in 2012. But with the bulk of business coming from Indonesia

VietJet Air Expands services 7-Mar-2012

VietJet Air will add two domestic routes and increase frequency on its Ho Chi Minh City-Hanoi route during the up-coming summer timetable.

More Taiwanese travel firms make IPO leap 6-Mar-2012

STAR Travel Corp Taipei was listed on Taiwan's Gre Tai Securities Market stock exchange on February 24, becoming the second local travel consultancy to go public after Phoenix Tours International last