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K-drama sets, like sites linked to K-pop idols, a growing tourist draw

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Shanghai banks on top international artists to draw tourism spending

A recent month-long arts festival drew 20,000 visitors from abroad, according to organisers, boosting officials’ confidence in the strategy.

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The mass poisoning in Vang Vieng in northern Laos has killed at least six tourists and potentially injured scores of others.

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Croatia the latest tourist-trap nation to mull short-term rental controls

With rents rising and a housing shortage, Croatia is taking steps to tax short-term holiday lets. Meanwhile, sustainable tourism gets a push.

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Australia

Second Australian teen dies after suspected Laos poisoning, death toll now 6

Holly Bowles, 19, died hours after her friend Bianca Jones following a night out in Vang Vieng. Two Danes, an American and a Briton have also died.

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Japan

Japan’s Ginzan Onsen limits day trippers to tackle overtourism and safety concerns

The town, popularised by the film “Spirited Away”, has seen a surge in visitors, leading to congestion, confrontations, and even ambulance access issues.

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Philippines’ new visa rules cause headaches for Chinese businesses

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Chairman Yan Bo says service will be back on January 18 as part of ‘transformation’ from regional carrier into international airline.

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6 winter wonderlands to visit this Christmas, from Budapest to Singapore

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Australian tourist dies after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos

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Can Kuala Lumpur unseat Singapore and Bangkok as Southeast Asia’s aviation hub?

Kuala Lumpur’s airport has been ranked second in global connectivity, with Malaysia vying to become the heart of Southeast Asia’s air travel.

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Australia

Hotels for digital nomads are on the rise. How is it to stay in one?

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Hong Kong’s mega-events in first half of 2025 set to attract 840,000 visitors

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Seoul’s subway operator apologises for calling Chinese tourists ‘villains’

Seoul Metro was addressing commuter complaints about unruly riders and loud announcements at stations.

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13 September, 2024
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