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Thailand’s tourism struggles as Chinese visitors decline, experts urge focus on new opportunities
The Nation Thailand
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July 9, 2025
Currently, Chinese tourists make up only 13.58% of the total. If the trend continues, Thailand is expected to receive only 4-5 million Chinese tourists in 2025, the first time in 12 years that numbers will fall below 5 million (excluding the...
Travelers in Japan asked to keep power banks within reach on flights
Kyodo News+
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July 8, 2025
TOKYO - The Japanese government on Tuesday began urging travelers to keep power banks within reach on airplanes following a series of incidents of mobile batteries catching fire on flights. Airline staff at airports across the country began asking...
Tourism from Shanghai to Beijing: foreign visitors double thanks to visa -free entry
Asia News
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July 8, 2025
According to recently released data, China’s visa-free policy for 75 countries is bearing fruit in the first half of 2025, key to revive the local economy after the COVID-19 pandemic. The largest numbers are from South Korea, Japan, the United...
Mandarin program to expand to Australia, Japan: OCAC
Taipei Times
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July 8, 2025
The Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) today announced plans to expand the Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning (TCML) program next year by establishing centers in Australia, Canada, Japan and New Zealand. The council today began its...
Japan’s Tokara Islands Were Hit by 900 Earthquakes in 2 Weeks. Did a Manga Predict It?
VICE
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July 8, 2025
Over the past two weeks, more than 900 earthquakes have rocked a remote island chain in southern Japan that’s home to about 700 people. The quakes started in late June, centered offshore around the Tokara Islands, a chain of islands so remote that...
‘It feels kind of late’: Woman says she feels behind in life for only starting to travel in her 30s
The Independent Singapore
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE: A 31-year-old Singaporean woman took to Reddit to share that she feels like she’s falling behind in life, as she’s only just beginning to plan her travels in her 30s while others around her seem to have already explored half the world....
Once upon a time in Japan with the Hogs
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 9, 2025
In 1984 my idea of a passport was something seen in movies. Yet, my old boss, the late great John Robert Starr, told me to get one and get in touch with Eddie Sutton, then the head men's basketball coach at the University of Arkansas, and find out...
How to Explore Japanese Cities with Confidence: Travel Tips Inside
Android Headlines
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July 9, 2025
Visitors often arrive in Japan with big expectations and just a bit of uncertainty. The country’s cities are dynamic and dense, with fast-moving transport systems and cultural details that can be unfamiliar. Still, many travelers find that...
Scott Bessent Never 'Made Time' For Japan's Trade Negotiator, Says Economist, Yet The US Ally Got Hit With Trump Tariffs — How Should Tokyo Make Sense Of This?
Benzinga
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Economist Justin Wolfers pushed back against President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Japan, despite the latter actively working towards a resolution on the matter. What Happened: On Tuesday, in a post on X, Wolfers discussed Japan’s top trade...
‘Japan stun Wales’ – Summer Tours: Recaps ahead of the Second Weekend of Test Matches
Ruck
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July 8, 2025
Whilst the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia has understandably taken poll position in terms of rugby’s media coverage, there are also an array of international Summer tours currently ongoing across the world. The representatives of the Six...
Japan’s Ultimate High-Altitude Adventures Ranked
Nippon
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July 8, 2025
A ranking of Japan’s best high-altitude locations, including bridges, observatories, and ropeways. A survey by the tourism website Jalan News (managed by Recruit) ranked Japan’s high-altitude activities as follows in the list below. 1: Bridge...
Tourism Authority of Thailand strengthens partnerships with the aviation sector
Travel Daily Media
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July 8, 2025
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted its Airline Focus Partnership Meeting on Monday, 7th July, to coordinate efforts with over 50 airlines and key tourism stakeholders ahead of the peak travel season in the fourth quarter of the year....
Creative products - new momentum for Hà Nội tourism
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI – Hà Nội is entering a golden period for tourism growth, marked by increasing visitor numbers and improved travel experiences. The city's new tourism products are not only drawing more visitors but also playing a key role in enhancing Hà...
Travel + Leisure Readers' 5 Favorite Hotels in Istanbul of 2025
AOL
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Travel + Leisure readers once again showed their loyalty to trusted hotel brands—from Raffles to The Ritz-Carlton. In this year’s World’s Best Awards survey, the top five city hotels in Istanbul were all from luxury chains, a trend we saw in the...
Brooks Koepka’s wife Jena Sims dons $120 blue beaded bikini while vacationing in Spain
Sportskeeda
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July 9, 2025
Jena Sims is spending some family time in Spain with her husband, star golfer Brooks Koepka, and their son, Crew. In a recent Instagram post, she showed off the stylish swimsuit she donned to spend some time by a pool. In the picture Sims shared,...
Marriott Bonvoy Moments ‘East Meets West’: A Japanese Australian culinary experience at The Ritz Carlton Perth
PerthNow
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July 9, 2025
Guests at The Ritz Carlton Perth will soon have the chance to indulge in a cross-cultural culinary experience when The Ritz Carlton Kyoto chef comes to town. Marriott Bonvoy has unveiled ‘East Meets West’, a culinary event in Perth taking place in...
Travel + Leisure Readers' 3 Favorite Hotels in Berlin of 2025
AOL
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Cutting-edge architecture, 24-hour nightlife, a legendary art scene, and world-class hotels: The German capital is holding its own as one of Europe’s most alluring travel destinations, with trendy new properties cropping up in and around the...
Hana Bank to provide fast, simplified bank account opening for inbound travelers
The Korea Times
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July 9, 2025
Hana Bank will introduce fast, simplified account opening for inbound travelers, to help them with easier access to financial services during their stay, the lender said Wednesday. The service allows travelers to use QR code-enabled registration...
.@HoshinoResorts introduces solo traveller #wellness programmes at three of its luxury properties in #Japan #spa #nutrition
Leisure Opportunities
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July 9, 2025
The solo traveller programmes will take place at the urban onsen hotel Hoshinoya Tokyo; the remote retreat Hoshinoya Taketomi Island and another island location Hoshinoya Okinawa Activities include rooftop Kenjutsu sessions (a swordsmanship...
Jeju Shinhwa World Welcomes South Korea’s First Capybara Zoo in 2025
TripZilla
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July 10, 2025
Jeju Island has long been a favourite destination for nature lovers and families, and now it just got even better. On 11 July 2025, Jeju Shinhwa World will unveil MomoZoo, South Korea’s first ever capybara-themed zoo. Nestled within the sprawling...