Taiwan’s foreign arrivals estimated to rise 3% in Q1

Taipei, April 2 (CNA) Taiwan will report a 3 percent year-on-year increase in the number of foreign visitors arriving in the country in the first quarter of this year, according to a preliminary estimate released by the country’s Tourism Administration Monday. In the estimate, the agency said Taiwan’s foreign arrivals during the January-March period will … Read more

Japan reduces visa slots for Filipino travellers to mitigate overtourism

As part of the Japanese government’s drive against overtourism, the Japanese Embassy in the Philippines recently decreased application slots for Filipinos seeking to enter the country as tourists. Over the past two years, Japan has been experiencing a massive surge in foreign arrivals, a phenomenon driven by a weakened yen. That said, the embassy urges … Read more

Thai tourism starts 2025 on a high as foreign arrivals surge 18.6%

Foreign visitors to Thailand surged 18.63% to over 2 million in the post-New Year period, compared with the same time last year, the Tourism and Sports Ministry announced on Tuesday. Tourist arrivals between January 1 and 19 totalled 2,139,901, generating around 107.37 billion baht in revenue for Thai businesses. China was the top source of … Read more