Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Asia-Pacific

New Singapore Hotel Transforms Decommissioned Buses into Luxury Suites

  • The Philippines is close to reaching its annual goal of 4.8 million tourist arrivals, with nearly 4.1 million arrivals in the first 10 months of 2023. South Korea remains the top source of inbound tourists.
  • Hotel prices in Malaysia may increase by 30% due to a rise in the Sales and Services Tax, excluding food and beverages or telecommunications. Consumers are expected to pay higher room rates.
  • Sri Lanka anticipates its best tourism year in 2024, with exceeding arrival and revenue targets for this year. Plans to accommodate higher arrivals include expanding accommodation in Colombo and other areas.

The Philippines Department of Tourism said foreign arrivals to the Philippines reached nearly 4.1 million in the first 10 months of 2023, approaching the government’s full year goal of 4.8 million arrivals. Adding overseas Filipino arrivals, the country has recorded more almost 4.45 million arrivals so far. South Korea continues to be the top inbound […]