Sex, drugs and tourism: Amsterdam’s ‘stay away’ campaign targets troublesome visitors

Editor’s Note — Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. Amsterdam (CNN) — It’s barely dusk on a cold Saturday afternoon in early December. But Amsterdam’s Red Light … Read more

Thailand, Saudi Arabia Agree to Cooperate in Energy, Tourism

Article content (Bloomberg) — Thailand and Saudi Arabia signed a number of bilateral agreements to cooperate in sectors including energy and tourism as the two countries gradually restore full diplomatic ties. Article content Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, who was invited by Thailand as a special guest at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leader’s … Read more

Tourism revival likely boosted Thailand’s GDP growth in Q3

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: Publishing date: Nov 16, 2022  •  7 minutes ago  •  2 minute read Join the conversation Article content BENGALURU — Thailand’s economy grew at its fastest pace in more than a year last quarter, boosted by a rebound in tourism and private consumption, but the outlook was … Read more

Foreign visitors in Japan surge after tourism reopening

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: Publishing date: Nov 16, 2022  •  7 minutes ago  •  2 minute read Join the conversation Article content TOKYO — The number of foreign visitors to Japan rose to nearly 500,000 in October, the first month it fully reopened to overseas visitors after more than two years … Read more

This Is How Tourism Must Shift to Actually Address Climate Change

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business A new report released during COP27 reveals that only one scenario could possibly reduce emissions in time. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Lebawit Lily Girma A Total SE tanker truck fuels an Airbus A350 passenger plane with sustainable aviation fuel at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Roissy, France, Photographer: … Read more

G20 summit casts spotlight on Bali’s tourism revival

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Niniek Karmini Article content NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — Dozens of world leaders and other dignitaries are traveling to Bali for the G-20 summit, drawing a welcome spotlight on the revival of the tropical island’s vital tourism sector. Tourism is the main source … Read more

Thailand to Beat Tourism Target as Indians, Malaysians Lead Rush

Article content (Bloomberg) — Thailand is on course to surpass its target to attract 10 million foreign visitors this year as Malaysians and Indians lead the return of holidaymakers while most Chinese travelers, who topped the list before the pandemic, stay home due to the nation’s Covid-Zero policy. Article content Tourist arrivals totaled 7.56 million … Read more

Ahead of harsh winter, tourism roars back in Mediterranean

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Derek Gatopoulos Article content CAPE SOUNION, Greece (AP) — When Stelios Zompanakis quit his job at Greece’s central bank to try his luck at boat racing, friends and family pleaded with him to reconsider. Nine years later, he spends summers on the “Ikigai,” … Read more

Philadelphia hopes World Series will be home run for tourism

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Officials are hoping the World Series will be a home run for Philadelphia’s tourism industry. From hotels to bars and restaurants, many business people are predicting — and some are already seeing — a boost to Philly’s economy. “Philly’s a sports town,” Canopy Hotel sales director Ryan Todd said. Inside the Canopy … Read more