According to pattayamail.com, “After finding the majority of Pattaya’s tourist-centric businesses are either operating illegally or offering uncertified products, national government and police officials have opened a consumer protection office inside city hall.” Read Article
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As reported by phuketgazette.net, “Police quickly nabbed a Phuket druggy by using the GPS tracking feature of the iPhone he had stolen from a German tourist yesterday.The German tourist, David Trebs, was standing in front of the 99 Oldtown Boutique Guesthouse in Phuket Town at about 2am yesterday when a man on a motorbike drove […]
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According to bangkokpost.com, “Thailand has been ranked No 9 on the World’s Top 10 Retirement Havens for 2013. The low cost of living and value entertainment spending has lead to this achievement, although it has scored low in special benefits for retirees.Published in the International Living Magazine, the annual retirement index is based on information […]
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According to odt.co.nz, “Dunedin police are considering whether to lay charges after four tourists entered a stormwater drain outside Toitu Otago Settlers Museum last night to explore some of Dunedin’s less familiar and subterranean sites. Acting Senior Sergeant Tania Baron said they appeared to have a fascination with underground pipes and had explored many stormwater […]
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As reported by gmanetwork.com, “Just like any other nation, the United Kingdom (UK) will not tolerate illegal means for people to come into their territory.The British Embassy Manila thus urged visa applicants not to submit fraudulent or forged documents– or risk being banned from their country or filed with criminal charges.” Read Article
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As reported by traveldailynews.com, “The City of Cape Town has officially launched a digital safety campaign aimed at visitors to the Mother City. Using an in-car audio travel guide made by local travel tech company Tourism Radio, as well as various mobile travel apps, the City will provide tourists with important travel information as they […]
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As reported by phuketgazette.net, “The nation’s pre-eminent gathering of tourism and travel-industry experts has concluded that while Thailand looks headed for its best year ever for tourist numbers and revenues, action to legalise gaming, improve infrastructure and attract “quality” travellers is urgently needed ahead as establishment of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) nears.” Read Article
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As reported by balita.ph, “The Department of Tourism (DOT) is expecting an increase in tourist arrivals to 10 million by 2016, tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. said in a speech at the Manila Hotel on Wednesday. In a general membership meeting with the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PhilTOA), Jimenez recognized both the stakeholders and the […]
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According to indiablooms.com, “…The growth rate in Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) from tourism in Rupee terms in January 2013 over January 2012 was 20.6%. Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) also showed a growth of 2.6% in January 2013 over January 2012. The following are the important highlights regarding FTAs and FEEs from tourism during the month […]
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According to worldconnector.net, “In line with continuing efforts to cultivate innovation and drive the long-term growth of the hotel and tourism industries in Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman, President of the Saudi Commission of Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), has decreed the restructuring of the Advisory Committee for tourist accommodation in the […]
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