Tag: Travel Safety
Cambodia tourism assures safety as border conflict persists
Despite escalating tensions along the Cambodia-Thai border, Cambodian tourism players say its main tourist hubs remain safe; however, fears have been raised about the...
Thai‑Cambodia border clashes intensify, but key Cambodian destinations remain safe
Thailand has launched a fresh wave of air strikes against Cambodia as renewed fighting erupted over long-disputed border territory between the two nations.
This morning...
Adverse weather impacts Sri Lanka’s tourism activities
Winds and incessant rain sweeping across Sri Lanka, causing widespread disruption and loss of life, have also disrupted tourism movement and activities in popular...
Tourism operators in flooded Hat Yai plead for government aid
Hat Yai’s tourism sector has ground to a halt with “the heaviest single day of rainfall in 300 years” on November 21 as termed...
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...
