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Showing posts with label visitors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label visitors. Show all posts
Thursday, 24 July 2025

Thailand postpones introduction of tourism tax

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Thailand has once again pushed back the introduction of its tax on tourists arriving in the country. The new fee will now be imposed from mi...
Friday, 14 March 2025

Mixed messages as Japan is about to become more expensive

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Holidays in Japan are about to get a little more expensive for foreign tourists. Japan is expected to introduce a dual pricing policy for e...
Saturday, 1 February 2025

Security guards employed to keep unruly tourists in line

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Not everyone in Japan is delighted by the current tourism boom. On a recent visit to Kanazawa I saw several restaurants with signs saying th...
Friday, 26 July 2024

Mass tourism gets thumbs down in Barcelona

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Barcelona wants fewer tourists, but more big-spending visitors. The Barcelona Tourism Office is dumping its “Visit Barcelona” slogan and rep...
Sunday, 2 June 2024

A long-term chillout in Thailand is now a lot easier

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Ever thought of spending a few months in Thailand, chilling out on the beach? Visa issues have, until now, made that difficult, but the Thai...
Saturday, 30 March 2024

Meet the famous English city that wants to gouge tourists

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Most cities see tourism as a positive factor; helping local businesses by providing extra income. But some cities in the UK, which have long...
Sunday, 7 January 2024

Tourism to South Africa bouncing back in style

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International tourist arrivals to South Africa are booming - and are close to returning to pre-Covid numbers. International tourist arrivals...
Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Hong Kong to welcome back visitors after two years

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Hong Kong is to lift its ban on visitors arriving in the city for the first time since the Covid pandemic. Hong Kong officials have announce...