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Macau’s move to reposition itself from gaming hub to shopping and entertainment destination appears to be paying off already. Tourist numbers rose in Macau over Golden Week as an expanding shopping offer and shows drew 8.45 per cent more visitors than the…
Analysts warn of possible blow to tourism, retail industry A number of Chinese tourists are cancelling trips to South Korea in the wake of the country’s decision to deploy a missile defense system, a trend which experts say might lead to a blow to South…
The government of East Lampung District in Lampung Province, through the local Culture and Tourism Office, is making every effort to develop 11 tourism attractions in the district in its attempt to attract even more local and foreign tourists. “East Lampung…
Myths about the behaviour and spending patterns of Chinese tourists abroad have been debunked by a new report. A study by Oliver Wyman seeks to dispel common misconceptions about outbound Chinese travelers, illustrating how global destinations can sharpen…
Data obtained from the Australia Bureau of Statistics revealed that 105,500 Australians visit Indonesia every month, Tourism Minister Arief Yahya noted in a press statement received by us here on Monday. The minister said the figure showed that Indonesia was…
Lotte Group has launched a smartphone app for Chinese tourists visiting Korea. The application is called ‘TianTianLeTian’, and provides visitors with information on shopping, tourism, and other services offered by Lotte companies. Department stores and large…
The other proposals are; instant VAT refund, exclusion of VAT from some items, reduction of import tariffs of some consumer product items, and the scheme to promote “Thailand Brands Sale”. The proposals are aimed at boosting foreign tourists’ spending in…
