Tag: Travel Safety
Cebu moves to restore traveller confidence after natural disasters
Despite booking cancellations and a sharp decline in hotel occupancy, Cebu remains safe and open to visitors following the strong earthquakes in September and...
Japan explores dual-purpose sites combining tourism and disaster preparedness
Disaster preparedness services and tourism sectors could become more interconnected in Japan amid growing awareness of facilities that serve a dual purpose: as sightseeing...
Cebu and Davao hotels report no structural damage after recent earthquakes
The series of earthquakes in the Philippines over the past two weeks, with northern Cebu and Davao Oriental most affected, has drawn attention to...
Bali tourism operations remain stable after floods
Flash floods in Bali last week cut off roads and caused fatalities, but tourism operations continued largely unaffected.
Heavy rain led to flooding in Denpasar,...
Thai tourism strategies target post-lockdown Chinese travel trends
Thailand’s tourism ambitions to attract more Chinese travellers took centre stage at the PATA Knowledge Forum last week, where speakers examined how the country...
Thailand launches safety initiative to reinforce international confidence
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has unveiled the Trusted Thailand Stamp to give international travellers peace of mind when choosing the Kingdom and to recognise operators...
Tourism dulls in the face of conflict
A peaceful destination image is critical for tourism-dependent economies, and any political tensions, no matter the location of flashpoints, can hurt destination perception, says Thourn Sinan, chairman of PATA Cambodia Chapter
Bali tourism operators call for urgent maritime safety reforms
A series of recent maritime accidents around Bali has raised concern among tourism operators, who are urging improvements in vessel safety standards, port supervision,...
Spate of suspicious objects defused in southern Thailand, tourism holds steady
Phuket was placed on alert early last Tuesday after two men from Pattani were arrested in Phang Nga while travelling to the island with...
Kashmir attack raises concerns over travel demand to neighbouring regions
Indian tour operators are raising concerns that the recent terrorist attack near Pahalgam in Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 28 tourists, could...
