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Sri Lanka welcomes 75k tourists during first 20 days of September – The island’s tourism catches up 

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector shows signs of getting better as tourist arrivals for the first 20 days of September surpassed 75,000, achieving 62% of the…

Sri Lanka’s Former FM Emphasizes Strong India Connectivity for Tourism and Trade Boost

Sri Lanka’s former Foreign Affairs Minister, Ali Sabry, emphasized the importance of strong connectivity between India and Sri Lanka to boost tourism and trade. Sabry…

Koh Samui Tourism Enjoys Welcome Boost – Island Reaches Pre-COVID-19 Levels

A popular destination in Thailand, Koh Samui has seen an increase in arrivals this year which has put its tourism industry back on track. The…

The Maldives Surpasses Entire 2021 Arrivals Total – Tourism Industry Continues to Shine

The Maldives recently surpassed the entire arrivals figure for 2021, another indicator that the tourism industry in the country is going from strength to strength….

Maldives Partners with TravelBag for Marketing Push – Various Travel Roadshows Also Held

To attract more travellers to come visit, the Maldives has launched key destination marketing campaigns this year. One of these which is still ongoing saw…

Millions of Chinese Tourists are Going on Holiday Again: Many of Them are Headed for Thailand

Thai tourism has started to ramp up again, and a key policy that has spearheaded this revival is the visa-free policy for Chinese travellers proposed…

The Maldives Surges Past 1M Arrivals – Tourism Going from Strength to Strength

Another key highlight for its tourism industry, the Maldives has sailed past the milestone figure of welcoming one million international travellers this year. On 16th…

Surat Thani Experiences Remarkable Surge in International Tourists – Surpassing 1.5 Million Mark in a Single Year

International arrivals to the enchanting southern resort province, including luxury resorts in Koh Samui, have surged to surpass 1.5 million, marking an impressive 155% increase…

Phuket bounces back – More Tourist Arrivals Expected in 2023

Phuket has set its sights on a notable milestone, aiming to attract more than 14 million international and domestic tourists, while anticipating tourism-related revenues to…

Maldives Tourist Arrivals Surpass 1.2 Million – Russia Becomes the Top Source Market 

Continuing its impressive recovery in tourism after the pandemic, the Maldives has recorded more than 1.2 million arrivals. By the end of August this year,…