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This year, Japan is forecast to receive an all-time high of 35 million international visitors, with expenditure in the country expected to reach an all-time high of over $50 billion. With 17.78 million tourists projected from January to June, the greatest number in a six-month period, the number of foreign visitors to Japan in 2024 is expected to surpass the previous high of 31.88 million set in 2019 prior to the coronavirus outbreak. The government intends to implement a new "pre-clearance" system to expedite entrance processes for foreign tourists and to consider establishing a financial assistance program to encourage foreign visitors to rural regions. #JBAS #Japan #Serbia #investments #FDI #tourism #greeneconomy #decarbonization #collaboration #Japanesetechnology #Japaneseinnovation #greenenergy #greentransition #greenvehicles

Uzbekistan and China Sign 30-Day Visa-Free Travel Deal Uzbekistan and China have signed an agreement allowing visa-free travel for up to 30 days, announced by Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov after a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. This milestone agreement aims to enhance trade, tourism, and cultural ties. Uzbekistan has offered visa-free entry to Chinese citizens since 2020, initially for seven days, later extended to 10 days in 2021. China reciprocates under this new agreement, expected to launch soon. The deal reflects growing cooperation between the two nations, fostering economic and cultural connections. For more: https://lnkd.in/destMVeh #UzbekistanNews #Kunuz #China #VisaFree

Japan is speeding up its entry process to handle a record wave of tourists, boosting its economy. - 🌐 New preclearance system for tourists from Taiwan starts in January. - ✈️ Tourists can complete immigration screening before departure. - 💰 The weak yen is attracting more visitors, benefiting Japan's economy. #TravelNews #JapanTourism #EconomicBoost - 📅 The new system aims to shorten entry times upon arrival. - 📈 Increased tourism is particularly helping regional areas. - 🛂 Enhanced immigration procedures will streamline visitor experiences. - 📊 The tourism surge provides significant support to Japan's fragile economy. - 🏞️ Regions across Japan are seeing economic benefits from the influx of tourists. https://lnkd.in/gZgZXVF2

Smart border innovation links Viet Nam’s Lang Son and China’s Guangxi Lang Son, Viet Nam, and China's Guangxi region are collaborating on a pilot smart border gate system to streamline trade and enhance connectivity.🌐The initiative also aims to facilitate smoother cross-border travel, supporting tourism and economic ties. Alongside modernized infrastructure, measures like hotlines and quarterly meetings are set to bolster cooperation. This upgrade promises not only efficient trade but also improved travel experiences for visitors.  For more details, visit https://lnkd.in/gDWhbpXZ #VietNam #China #Guangxi #LangSon #SmartBorder #VietnamChinaTrade #TourismBoost  #MekongTourism #TourismMekong #GMStourism #GMS Website: www.mekongtourism.org Follow: Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) Source: VietnamPlus Photo credit: Vietnam News Agency

Malaysia is safe to travel; US embassy reaffirms #latest #vanakkammalaysia #Malaysia #safe #to #travel #US #embassy #reaffirms #trendingnewsmalaysia #malaysiatamilnews #fyp #vmnews #foryoupage

Japan's regional airports are seeing a recovery in international travelers as foreign tourists flood the country, returning in fiscal 2023 to just over 60% of the total for pre-pandemic fiscal 2019, but an absence of visitors from China is a headwind on a full recovery. https://lnkd.in/g6KAxUrP

🚨 JUST IN: China has expanded its visa-free transit policy from 72-144 hours to 240 hours, allowing visitors from 54 countries, including the US, UK, and Canada, a 10-day visa-free stay when transiting to a third country. The policy now covers 60 ports across 24 regions, up from 19. This move aims to boost international tourism after China's reopening in 2023. Additionally, China recently extended visa-free access to 38 countries, including Japan and several European nations, with the latest updates coming after pandemic-era restrictions were lifted. #ChinaTravel #TourismUpdate #GlobalTravel

About 1.7 mln Russian tourists to visit Thailand by year-end The visa-free regime for sixty days is in effect for Russian citizens when visiting Thailand since May 1, 2024 BANGKOK, July 8/ Around 1.7 mln Russian tourists will visit Thailand by the end of this year, which will be the repetition of the highest figure registered as of 2013 year-end, general representative of the Russian operator Tez Tour in Southeast Asia Andrey Snetkov told TASS. "The total volume of passengers air transportation for the forthcoming high season will be equal to or above last-year indicators, when 45,000-55,000 Russian tourists were coming to Thailand every week. The number of Russians visiting Thailand from the start of this year will reach 1 mln as early as at the start of August. For example, this mark was surpassed only by October last year. There are all grounds to believe that this indicator will climb to about 1.7 mln as of the year-end, which will be the highest result over the last decade," Snetkov said. The visa-free regime for sixty days is in effect for Russian citizens when visiting Thailand since May 1, 2024. It will be in effect until July 31 inclusive. According to the intergovernmental agreement on rejection of visa formalities in mutual trips, the visa-free period of stay will then be limited by thirty days. #business #finance #financialservices

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐨 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰. India and Russia are on the brink of finalizing an agreement that will allow visa-free travel between the two nations. According to PTI, consultations to finalize the criteria under this bilateral agreement will commence in June. Currently, Russia allows visa-free entry for citizens from China and Iran under its tourist exchange program. Read more:- https://lnkd.in/ggZt7SEk #Dailyupdates #Travel #WeeceTravel #TravelManagement

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia, and many Chinese tourists choose to travel to Malaysia. In order to meet the travel needs of passengers, Qingdao Airlines will launch direct flights from Qingdao to Kuala Lumpur from July 9, further improving travel convenience for passengers between the two places. That's great news for travelers! The new direct flights from Qingdao to Kuala Lumpur will indeed make travel more convenient for passengers, especially given the significance of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia. This development will likely encourage more tourism and strengthen the cultural and economic ties between the two countries. If you need any specific information about the flight schedules or travel tips for these destinations, feel free to ask! #china #malaysia #onebeltoneroad #qingdaoairlines #newroutes