As reported by thephuketnews.com, “TAT Governor Suraphon Svetasreni said, “We expect that more than 2.6 million domestic and foreign tourists will be on the move during Chinese New Year, generating nearly 11 billion Baht in spending. According to the Department of Civil Aviation, special permission has been given for local and foreign airlines to operate hundreds of extra flights to cater to the huge demand between February 9-14, the peak period.” Read Article
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As reported by phuketwan.com, ” With the behavior of Russian visitors a major talking point on Phuket, Russia may soon crack down on boozy flights after a spate of brawls involving drunken passengers. The incident that could trigger the change in approach came after a flight bound for Thailand made a forced landing in Uzbekistan […]
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As reported by interaksyon.com, “The Philippines targets 5.5 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2013, even as this number increased from 3.9 million in 2011 to 4.2 million in 2012, Tourism Assistant Secretary for Promotions Benito Bengzon said.” Read Article
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As reported by naplesnews.com, “Naples City Council reached a narrow consensus Wednesday morning to support raising the county tourist tax on hotel stays and short-term rentals to 5 percent from 4 percent. A tax increase would require a supermajority vote of four of five Collier County commissioners.” Read Article
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As reported by phuketgazette.net, “Phuket will hold its annual full-scale tsunami evacuation and marine rescue drill at Karon Beach on February 21, but the tsunami warning messages will not be played in Russian, the Phuket Gazette was told today…As previously reported by the Gazette, the tsunami warning message (click play) and the cancellation message (click […]
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As reported by hlaht.com, “Prosecutors in Split have filed charges against the Croatian man who allegedly murdered a Mexican tourist in the resort city last year, judicial officials said Monday. Edi Misic is accused of killing Selena Graciano Macedo last August.” Read Article
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As reported by news.msn.com, “The cost of living in Australia has surged as Sydney and Melbourne are now among the five most expensive cities in the world, outstripping most European and U.S. locations, according to an annual survey released on Monday. Asia and Australasia account for 11 of the world’s top 20 most expensive cities, […]
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As reported by pattayaone.net, “Pattaya’s Tourist Police assisted a Finnish Tourist early on Monday Morning after the officers witnessed a gang of pickpockets at work on Walking Street in South Pattaya. On Monday Afternoon at the Tourist Police Station, Police Colonel Prapot, Superintendent of Tourist Police Region 2, led a press conference to announce the […]
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As reported by phuketgazette.net, “A Phuket tour driver has received high praise from the governor for returning 124,000 baht that an Indonesian tourist left behind in his tour van. Sarawut Sompan, 24, works for the Sai Lom Club van team in Chalong. On Thursday night, he picked up two tourists, Indonesian and Thai, at the […]
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As reported by dailymail.co.uk, “With its idyllic beaches and fascinating culture, Sri Lanka has been tipped by travel experts as one of the hottest destinations for 2013. However, the boom in tourism is coming at a cost, according to new reports. The Sri Lankan government is facing an increasing number of complaints from tourists over […]
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