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KOTA KINABALU: Hotel operators are calling for an immediate dialogue session with Kota Kinabalu City Hall over the recent hike in hotel licensing fees, warning that many budget hotels could be forced to shut down soon due to rising costs.
GEORGE TOWN: Penang’s intention to raise the “local government fee” (LGF), effectively collecting more money from tourists staying in hotels, is seen as adding insult to injury by industry players.
VIENTIANE: The government has outlined several key priorities for April during a cabinet meeting, including the control of market prices, product efficiency, and public security during the Lao New Year in mid April.
Since Sept 1 this year, the Laos government began collecting a fee of LAK 10,000 (US$0.46 - RM2.20) from all domestic and international tourists, including group tours and individuals, at all international border checkpoints.
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has unveiled the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), also known as the "TM.6 online" system, to simplify entry procedures for tourists and travellers.
HIKERS attempting any of Mount Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry fee of ¥4,000 (RM120) from this summer, after local authorities passed a new Bill.
GEORGE TOWN: Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has denied recent claims in local media reports that the state government plans to increase hotel accommodation fees by up to 50% this year.
KOTA KINABALU: There is a need to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility as the hotel industry expands and sustainability becomes increasingly important.
TOKYO: Foreign visitors heading to Japan should prepare for potentially spending more, as the country is set to introduce a "two-tier" pricing system at major tourist attractions from July.
The Cambodian government on Saturday decided to reduce e-visa fees for tourists and business or ordinary people, taking effect from Jan. 1, 2025.
Thais applying for an e-Tourist visa to India will be granted a 30-day visa fee exemption, starting on July 1 to Dec 31 this year.
KOTA KINABALU: Hoteliers in Sabah are urging lawmakers to reconsider the new hotel licensing fees imposed last month, which have increased operational costs and threaten hotel businesses.
MANILA: Financial technology firm PisoPay said the launch of the planned “Boracay Tourist Pass” is targeted for next month.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Thursday (March 13, 2025)
BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): The Tourism and Sports Ministry will ask the Cabinet next month to consider charging international tourists a fee to enter the country, the tourism minister said.
More and more foreign visitors have been getting lost, buried in avalanches and facing other trouble while skiing or snowboarding on mountains in Aomori Prefecture, prompting calls for increased precautions before hitting the slopes.
TOKYO: Japan's government and ruling parties are considering raising the International Tourist Tax, which is currently 1,000 yen (US$6.67) per person and levied on people leaving Japan as a "departure tax".
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand will nearly triple entry fees for tourists, the government said on Tuesday, spurring criticism from the key tourism sector the higher levy will deter visitors.
Bhutan's new daily tourist rate of US$100 (RM465) per night begins in September and lasts for four years.
Bhutan reduces fees for visitors who spend more than four days in the country to attract tourists.
