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In the Komodo Dragon’s Lair, Tourism Faces a Delicate Balancing Act
By Reiza Miftah Wirakusuma, Sarah Gardiner and Alexandra Coghlan
As visitor numbers to natural wonders around the world grow, authorities face a huge challenge balancing conservation with development.
Southeast Asian Tourism Slowly, But Steadily, Recovered in 2023
By James Guild
Is this the year that the region's tourist sector finally returns to its pre-pandemic levels?
Tourism in Uzbekistan: After the Pandemic, a New Strategy
By Surayyo Usmanova
Battered by the pandemic, the tourism industry is critical to post-pandemic economic recovery in Uzbekistan.
Philippines Fully Opens to Foreign Visitors After Nearly 2 Years
By Sebastian Strangio
The move, which follows a sudden easing of COVID-19 infections, will deliver a much-needed jolt to the nation's tourism industry.
Doubling Down on Tourism Today will Constrain Cambodia’s Policy Options Tomorrow
By Nay Darlin
COVID-19 has given Cambodia an opportunity to rethink its reliance on tourism. Will the government take it?
ASEAN Readies Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate
By Sebastian Strangio
The move is an important step in reviving intra-regional tourism and recovery from the coronavirus recession.
Cambodians Reclaim Angkor Wat as Global Lockdowns Continue to Bite
By Luke Hunt
At Cambodia's crown jewel, there's “not a single selfie stick in sight” as tourists evaporate amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic in the Pacific: COVID-19 to Hit Pacific Economies Hard
By Joshua Mcdonald
The Pacific’s lucrative tourism industry could collapse amid the lockdown on international travel.
Authenticity Over Comfort: Why Indian Tourism Should Avoid Resort Complexes
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Culture is one of the greatest assets of Indian tourism, but it can’t be promoted through hotel towns.
Kyrgyz MP Wants Only Good News
By Catherine Putz
Wonder how he feels about satire?
From Film to Reality: How Fans Find Their Fantasy Worlds
By Layne Vandenberg
Jiufen’s A-Mei Teahouse may not have inspired Miyazaki’s Spirited Away, but fans visit in droves anyway.
In Sri Lanka, a Dying Livelihood, a Tourist Attraction
By Ahmer Khan
Stilt fishing has declined, but tourism keeps Sri Lankan men on the poles.
Indonesia’s Booming Tourism Industry
By James Guild
What growth in Indonesia's tourism sector tells us about Jokowi’s economic policies.
What’s Delaying Nepal’s Tourism Boom?
By Raunab Singh Khatri
If Nepal wants to attract more tourists, the development of regional airports constitutes the “mother of all necessities.”
Just Kidding, Please Visit Almaty
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan is walking back restrictions on foreigners visiting select border areas.
Kazakhstan and Italy Sign $500 Million in Deals
By Catherine Putz
In addition, Kazakhstan announced the extension and expansion of its visa-free regime.
Australia, Japan Top For Tourists
By Anthony Fensom
Tourism remains an area of great potential for the Asia-Pacific.
Korea, Kazakhstan Deepen Cooperation
By Catherine Putz
South Korea’s broad-based engagement with Central Asia’s largest economy continues with two recent deals.
Now Operating: Astana to Paris
By Catherine Putz
Four years after signing the launching protocol, flights between Astana and Paris have begun.
Australian Consular Officials Reveal Dumbest Requests
By Helen Clark
Australia’s stretched foreign ministry reveals some of the oddest requests for help it receives from Aussie travelers.
North Korea Bans All Tourism Over Ebola Concerns
By Zachary Keck
“The country’s closed" until further notice, a travel agency specializing in North Korea said.
Japan’s International Tourism Challenge
By Dennis C. McCornac and Rong Zhang
Expanding the international tourism industry will be a cultural challenge for Japan.
Shangri-La: Consuming Paradise
By Brennan O'Connor
A former logging town in Tibet, now a tourist trap, is a world away from its fictional inspiration.
Vietnam: Tourism Transforming Women’s Lives
By Kim Megson
The Hmong women of Sa Pa are being empowered by the opportunities offered by tourism.
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