5 d. ago Last frontier: Nepal slashes pricey permit but will it boost tourism, economy?

Nepal is preparing to open one of its last untouched frontiers for foreigners by slashing the costly permit to enter Upper Mustang, a rugged plateau of ochre cliffs, hidden valleys and centuries-old Buddhist heritage. The government has announced plans to replace the flat US$500 charge for a 10-day stay with a daily US$50 rate, a shift that tourism entrepreneurs believe will make the destination more accessible and help drive the local economy. “We have been lobbying to reduce the permit fee for...

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8 d. ago China warns against Japan travel citing ‘significant’ surge in assaults

China’s embassy in Japan has advised citizens to put travel plans on hold “in the near term”, citing a spike in unprovoked assaults and discrimination. In a security warning issued on social media, the embassy reported a “significant” surge in requests for help since July. “Recently, several Chinese citizens in Japan have reported that they were verbally abused, assaulted and injured for no reason,” it said. The advisory comes as relations between the two countries have hit their lowest level in...

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1 week ago China’s cruise industry makes waves as new deal creates Asia’s largest fleet

China has announced plans to consolidate the cruise operations of four central state-owned enterprises into a single entity that will reportedly operate the largest fleet in Asia, as part of a broader efficiency drive. China Tourism Group – one of the four companies – was designated as the operator of the venture at a signing ceremony hosted by China’s state-owned enterprises watchdog on Friday, according to state broadcaster CCTV. After the deal goes through, the venture will operate Asia’s...

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1 week ago China Tourism Group to chart new course in bid to dominate Asia’s cruise market

China has announced plans to consolidate the cruise operations of four central state-owned enterprises into a single entity that will reportedly operate the largest fleet in Asia, as part of a broader efficiency drive. China Tourism Group – one of the four companies – was designated as the operator of the venture at a signing ceremony hosted by China’s state-owned enterprises watchdog on Friday, according to state broadcaster CCTV. After the deal goes through, the venture will operate Asia’s...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines leads way with refunds amid Japan travel alerts

Greater Bay Airlines has become the first Hong Kong carrier to explicitly offer refunds for Japan-bound flights following Beijing’s travel warning to Chinese citizens. The announcement on Thursday came a day after the city’s flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways and its budget arm said they would provide flexible arrangements for passengers in the wake of Beijing’s call. The airline said it would offer flexible arrangements for customers who had bought tickets on or before November 15 and were...

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2 w. ago Japan–China Tensions Rise as Beijing Issues Travel Advisory After Takaichi’s Taiwan Warning

Japan–China Tensions Rise as Beijing Issues Travel Advisory After Takaichi’s Taiwan Warning  WION

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2 w. ago Japan says travel warning by China 'contradictory' as Tokyo moves to calm tensions over Taiwan

Japan says travel warning by China 'contradictory' as Tokyo moves to calm tensions over Taiwan  Anadolu Ajansı

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2 w. ago Beijing's travel warning to Japan escalates into full blown diplomatic crisis

Beijing's travel warning to Japan escalates into full blown diplomatic crisis - ET Edge Insights  ET Edge Insights

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2 w. ago Chinese Airlines Ease Japan Flight Cancellations After New Travel Warning

Chinese Airlines Ease Japan Flight Cancellations After New Travel Warning  Aviation A2Z

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2 w. ago Japan Retail, Tourism Shares Fall After China Travel Warning

Japan Retail, Tourism Shares Fall After China Travel Warning  Yahoo Finance

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2 w. ago Senior Japanese envoy to visit China amid tensions over Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks

Senior Japanese envoy to visit China amid tensions over Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks  Anadolu Ajansı

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2 w. ago Travel to Japan Declines Following China’s Warning, Impacting Tourism and Retail Industries, Here’s All You Need to Know

Travel to Japan Declines Following China’s Warning, Impacting Tourism and Retail Industries, Here’s All You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago China’s Strikes a Powerful Blow to Japan’s Tourism and Retail Sectors with Travel Warning as Diplomatic Conflict Over Taiwan Intensifies, Prompting Major Economic Disruptions

China’s Strikes a Powerful Blow to Japan’s Tourism and Retail Sectors with Travel Warning as Diplomatic Conflict Over Taiwan Intensifies, Prompting Major Economic Disruptions  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Japanese Markets Experience Sharp Drop in Tourism and Retail Sectors Following China’s Warning to Citizens

Japanese Markets Experience Sharp Drop in Tourism and Retail Sectors Following China’s Warning to Citizens  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Japan to Send Senior Diplomat to Soothe Tensions With China: NHK

Japan to Send Senior Diplomat to Soothe Tensions With China: NHK  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago Japan to Send Senior Diplomat to Soothe China Tensions, NHK Says

Japan to Send Senior Diplomat to Soothe China Tensions, NHK Says  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago Japan to dispatch senior envoy to China, NHK says, as travel warning drives tourism selloff in Tokyo

Japan to dispatch senior envoy to China, NHK says, as travel warning drives tourism selloff in Tokyo  CNBC

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2 w. ago Japan Tourism, Retail Stocks Plunge After China Travel Warning

Japan Tourism, Retail Stocks Plunge After China Travel Warning  Barron's

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2 w. ago Shiseido Shares Decline 11% After China Warns on Japan Travel

Shiseido Shares Decline 11% After China Warns on Japan Travel  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago China’s Shocking Travel Warning for Japan: Will Tokyo and Kyoto Lose Their Popularity Among Chinese Tourists?

China’s Shocking Travel Warning for Japan: Will Tokyo and Kyoto Lose Their Popularity Among Chinese Tourists?  Travel And Tour World

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