by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 7, 2025 | Laos, News, Southeast Asia, Tourism, Travel, Visas
Laos has officially ended its visa exemption and extended stay policy for several countries, including the Nordic ones. Starting in January, tourists will need to follow standard visa regulations, including 30-day visas on arrival and embassy-issued visas. The special...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 15, 2024 | Digitalization, Laos, News, Tourism, Travel
The Lao government has started digitally collecting LAK 10,000 (USD 0.46) from domestic and international tourists at international border checkpoints. The checkpoints have been transitioning to electronic payments via the “Easy Pass” system. This shift aims to...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 1, 2024 | Aviation, China, Hong Kong, Infrastructure, Transportation, Travel, Visions
The Hong Kong International Airport’s 18.18 billion USD three-runway system, Hong Kong’s largest-ever infrastructure project, has taken off. The airport will accommodate over 120 million passengers and handle 10 million metric tons of freight annually by 2035. The...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Nov 25, 2024 | Aviation, Finland, News, Tourism, Travel
The Finnish Air Line Pilots’ Association has announced a strike on 9 and 13 December 2024. The pilot strike will impact Finnair’s ability to operate flights, forcing it to cancel approximately 300 flights. The pilot strike is expected to impact approximately...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Nov 15, 2024 | News, Philippines, Reports, Tourism, Travel
Voted Asia’s leading beach destination, the Philippines is projected to welcome 10 million foreign tourists in 2028, nearly doubling its current numbers, BMI Research reports. BMI forecasts a 14.8% average annual growth rate in Philippine tourist arrivals,...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Nov 13, 2024 | Event, Lifestyle, News, Thailand, Tourism, Travel
Government deputy spokesman Karom Polpornklang estimates that flight bookings to Thailand are expected to surge by 36% during the Loy Krathong festival, which falls on Friday, 15 November. He adds that many countries have planned to host their own Loy Krathong...
