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South Korea aims to eliminate "dumping tours" that lure tourists with low prices but force excessive shopping.

South Korea cracks down on dumping toursA travel agency was recently suspended for forcing tour groups to shop.

Ordering a gelato near the Trevi Fountain can cost €5 now.

Italy's rising costs challenge tourism appealPrices have surged up to 20% for beach resorts, food, and accommodations.

70% of consumer media time is spent on digital media.

What is the most effective marketing platform?Travel agents can create targeted campaigns on Instagram and Facebook to attract engagement and bookings.

South Korea topped the list with 824,000 foreign arrivals, followed by the United States with 522,000 visitors, and China in third place with 199,000 visitors.

It’s a stellar performance for Philippines in first half of 2024Who’s leading the surge in tourist arrivals and revenue for the Philippines?

Kenroku-en in Japan came in fourth with 496,200 Instagram posts and 2,607 TikTok tags.

Top 10 most Instagrammable gardens in the worldSingapore and Japan claimed two spots each in the global ranking.

Travel Weekly Asia Readers' Choice Awards is an annual recognition awards ceremony that honours excellence in the travel industry, as voted by travel professionals and readers.

We want your votes for Readers' Choice Awards 2024It’s that time of the year again to recognise the travel industry’s top players by voting for the Travel Weekly Asia Readers'...

International tourism to the Philippines may increase due to favourable exchange rates driven by the weakened peso.

How Southeast Asia economy is affecting tourismTourism emerges as key driver despite currency challenges.

Travelport has launched a new AI-powered Content Curation Layer (CCL) for its Travelport+ platform.

Travel agents can now use AI to curate contentTravelport's Content Curation Layer helps agents quickly find relevant travel options using AI, covering airlines, hotels, and...

From 15 July to 11 August 2024, the "CopenPay" initiative rewards eco-friendly tourists with free meals, drinks, and activity voucher.

Well-behaved tourists in Copenhagen can dine for freeCopenhagen is rewarding tourists for eco-friendly actions with complimentary meals, drinks and activities.

Ascott's collaboration with Chelsea FC aims to enhance global visibility and attract more customers by managing stadium hotels and offering exclusive experiences for loyalty members.

Ascott scores big in Europe with Chelsea Football ClubAscott expands in Europe with six new properties and a partnership with Chelsea FC.