Tag: Travel Policy
Thailand cuts visa-free stays for tourists amid crime concerns
Thailand is preparing to reduce the duration of visa-free stays for travellers from more than 90 countries as part of efforts to address criminal...
Indian prime minister’s remarks on outbound travel stir concerns
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to avoid non-essential outbound travel and weddings has prompted debate over its potential impact on the tourism sector.
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Thailand travel trade warns exit tax could impact aviation sector
Thailand’s travel trade is voicing opposition to a proposed 1,000 baht (US$31) exit tax for Thai nationals, warning that additional levies could strain the...
Malaysia tourism sector calls for support as diesel costs rise
Rising diesel prices are placing mounting pressure on Malaysia’s tourism sector, with industry bodies warning of operational strain and calling for urgent government intervention.
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Thailand rolls out targeted fuel subsidies ahead of Songkran travel
Thai tourism stakeholders are bracing for logistical cost fluctuations as the government implements targeted fuel subsidies to stabilise domestic transport networks ahead of the...
Thai tourism associations propose stimulus projects as new cabinet comes in
The Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (FETTA) has drafted a proposal to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the incoming cabinet, which comprises...
Philippine hotel owners oppose plan to scrap travel tax
The Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) has raised concerns over proposals to abolish the national travel tax, warning that the move could undermine the...
Indonesia to tighten licensing for unregistered hotels and villas in Bali...
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has introduced new regulations to tighten accommodation licensing after government mapping found thousands of properties listed on OTAs, particularly...
