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The crystal-clear water of the sea off the coast of Phuket Island, a popular tourist destination in Thailand (Photo: Thai Foreign Ministry) Hanoi (VNA) – Thailand has revised the number of foreign tourists it expects to welcome this year down from 40.1 million to 39.7 million, citing impact of the global economic slowdown and the stronger baht. President of the Tourism Council of Thailand Chairat Trirattanajarasporn said the sector is still being affected by the US-China trade war and the baht’s appreciation, which have deterred foreigners from visiting the country. However, he noted the Thai government’s tourism stimulus plans are likely to improve the situation. In addition to domestic tourism, the council and public sector are focusing on short-haul markets like ASEAN, China and India to maintain tourism momentum this year. For the last quarter of 2019, the council projects 10.4 million foreign arrivals, up 7.21 percent from the same period last year. Of the … [Read more...] about Thailand cuts foreign tourist prediction for 2019

September represents the fourth month since the beginning of the year and the second consecutive month that has seen an increase in the number of foreign tourists arriving in the country. The number of visitors to Vietnam during the first nine months of the year has experienced an annual rise of 10.8 per cent to 12.9 million. The majority of foreign visitors in September arrived in the nation by road, showing an increase of 23.5 per cent, while arrivals by air rose by 8.3 per cent. The number of foreign travelers to the country by sea fell by 0.6 per cent. September also witnessed the arrival of over 100,000 visitors from Asia, up 12.5 per cent in comparison with the same period last year, while the number of guests coming from Europe stood at approximately 160,000, a surge of 5.3 per cent. Visitors from America reached 737,000,  up 12.5 per cent, while tourists from Australia were at 329,000, down 1.4 per cent. … [Read more...] about Vietnam welcomes over 1.5 million foreign tourists in September

Foreign visitors at Phu Quoc night market (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam welcomed 12.9 million foreign visitors in the first nine months of 2019, a year-on-year rise of 10.8 percent, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). In September alone, the number of foreign holidaymakers to Vietnam was estimated at 1.56 million. The office said the number of foreign arrivals from Asian nations saw the highest increase of 12.5 percent, followed by those from Africa, America and Europe with respective rises of 10.8 percent, 6.8 percent and 5.3 percent. Vietnam’s tourism sector aims to receive 17.5 – 18 million foreign tourists in 2019 and serve 85 million domestic visitors, raking in total revenue of 700 trillion VND (30.17 billion USD). The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy under the Ministry of Industry and Trade have signed a cooperation agreement on … [Read more...] about Vietnam welcomes 12.9 million foreign tourists in 9 months

Travelers can enjoy reasonable prices for services throughout the country if they choose to pay a visit to Sri Lanka during the months of July and August that are not the peak tourism season. Sudden rain hitting the island of Sri Lanka excites tourists, especially children. August sees a large number of festivals held across the country. The Esala Perahera in Kandy is one of the oldest and grandest Buddhist festivals that takes place in Sri Lanka. The event features dancers, jugglers, musicians, fire-breathers, and, perhaps most exotically of all, lavishly decorated elephants. This year’s Esala Perahera festival took place from August 5-15. The occasion was marked by a variety of vibrant activities throughout its duration. A foreign family pose for a snap to capture a memory from their trip to Sri Lanka. In order to ensure the safety of foreign guests, security forces are always on hand. Many visitors note that local food such as curry and the warmth of local people are the best … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka viewed as attractive destination among foreign tourists

Foreign visitors in Ho Chi Minh City (Source: https://www.hcmcpv.org.vn) The city’s tourism sector earned 108.3 trillion VND (over 4.6 billion USD) in revenue in the reviewed period, up 7.4 percent from the same period last year. … [Read more...] about HCM City welcomes over 6.2 million foreign tourists in nine months