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Paul Lo | Red Bird Travel News @[email protected] · 2026-09-13 · 08:27 UTC

Accor plans five new hotels in Albania, including Handwritten Collection and Novotel properties in Tirana and Swissôtel resorts on the coast Philippe Bijaoui, MRICS

https://www.paullotravel.com/accor-five-new-hotels-albania-handwritten-novotel-swissotel/

#accor #HandwrittenCollecionAlbania #NovotelTirana #SwissôtelAlbania #redbirdtravelnews #travel #hotel #tourism #aviation #tirana #albania #handwrittencollection #swissotel #novotel

#accor #handwrittencollecionalbania #novoteltirana #swissotelalbania #redbirdtravelnews #travel

Panethos @[email protected] · 2026-09-13 · 07:00 UTC

Planning Lessons from the Great Smoky Sprawl Zone

If you have not visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park from the Tennessee side, you may not be aware of the otherworldly experience that awaits outside the park along “The Parkway” (generally signed as U.S 441 or TN 66 for most of its length). Here are some planning lessons from this eye-popping stretch of commercial chaos. Peace!

It is approximately 35 miles from Interstate 40 to the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Within that distance, one can observe some good examples of land use planning in the United States, but many more bad ones. It’s almost like a 35 miles long microcosm of America.

On the good side – Gatlinburg, despite its commercial vacationland persona and image is actually quite an attractive community. The city has found ways to mitigate much of (not all) the commercialism with a touch of panache. Being a heavily forest city and having adopted architectural design standards are both helpful.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee – Source: wanderingsmokymountains.com

On the bad side – The transition from revered natural sanctuary in the abutting national park to instant urbanity is quite shocking. One feels like they passed through a time warp or the land use equivalent of the looking glass.

On the good side – Gatlinburg may have more mid-block pedestrian crosswalks per capita than another city in the country. This enhances pedestrian movement, which during the often congested traffic is likely the quickest mode of travel about town.

On the bad side – Pigeon Forge is much the antithesis of Gatlinburg. This retired planner’s jaw dropped while driving through Pigeon Forge. Think the Vegas Strip, Myrtle Beach, and Orlando all combined.

On the good side – Dolly Parton’s hometown of Sevierville has a walkable downtown with interesting sights. By the way, her statue is very sweet. Sevierville has done a nice job of promoting historic and notable sights in the central core. The streetscaping along several downtown streets is also quite impressive.

On the bad side – Outside of downtown, Sevierville appears to have caught the same “sprawlitis” virus that infected Pigeon Forge.

On the good side – Thank goodness there is a serene natural forest buffer between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge to break up the continuous sprawl along “The Parkway.”

Gatlinburg (near center) with southern edge of Pigeon Forge (top left) – Source: Landsat.com

On the mixed side – Both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge offer trolley transit services, though the headway of 15-25 minutes +/- along The Parkway between rides is too long during peak seasons is less than ideal.

On the bad side – One really has to wonder how many of the millions of tourists who come to the maze of commercialism along “The Parkway” actually go and visit the beauty and sanctity of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

On the mixed side – For those of us who love the great outdoors, this region offers amazing opportunities to commune with nature along with a great deal of easily accessible services…as long as you are willing to pass in and out of the time warp.

Question to consider – Exactly how does one develop ordinance language for “uniquely-styled” buildings designed and built as an obvious tourist attraction?

On the unknown side – Not all commercial enterprises are successful along “The Parkway” despite the millions of people attracted here. Planning for the reuse and/or redevelopment of such sites must be considered…preferably during the initial review process.

On the curious side – One also has to also wonder how and when do the locals safely pop their heads out from the safety of their abode to run errands and whatnot while the coast is relatively clear. Planning for the locals amid a vast sea of visitors is a unique challenge to tourist communities. Fyi – there are a number of posts/stories on the internet by locals on how best to negotiate or avoid the traffic here in the Great Smoky Sprawl Zone.

#commercial #Gatlinburg #GreatSmokyMountainsNationalPark #highways #PigeonForge #Sevierville #sprawl #Tennessee #TheParkway #tourism #trafficCongestion #travel

#commercial #gatlinburg #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #highways #pigeonforge #sevierville

Panethos @[email protected] · 2026-09-13 · 07:00 UTC

Planning Lessons from the Great Smoky Sprawl Zone

If you have not visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park from the Tennessee side, you may not be aware of the otherworldly experience that awaits outside the park along “The Parkway” (generally signed as U.S 441 or TN 66 for most of its length). Here are some planning lessons from this eye-popping stretch of commercial chaos. Peace!

It is approximately 35 miles from Interstate 40 to the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Within that distance, one can observe some good examples of land use planning in the United States, but many more bad ones. It’s almost like a 35 miles long microcosm of America.

On the good side – Gatlinburg, despite its commercial vacationland persona and image is actually quite an attractive community. The city has found ways to mitigate much of (not all) the commercialism with a touch of panache. Being a heavily forest city and having adopted architectural design standards are both helpful.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee – Source: wanderingsmokymountains.com

On the bad side – The transition from revered natural sanctuary in the abutting national park to instant urbanity is quite shocking. One feels like they passed through a time warp or the land use equivalent of the looking glass.

On the good side – Gatlinburg may have more mid-block pedestrian crosswalks per capita than another city in the country. This enhances pedestrian movement, which during the often congested traffic is likely the quickest mode of travel about town.

On the bad side – Pigeon Forge is much the antithesis of Gatlinburg. This retired planner’s jaw dropped while driving through Pigeon Forge. Think the Vegas Strip, Myrtle Beach, and Orlando all combined.

On the good side – Dolly Parton’s hometown of Sevierville has a walkable downtown with interesting sights. By the way, her statue is very sweet. Sevierville has done a nice job of promoting historic and notable sights in the central core. The streetscaping along several downtown streets is also quite impressive.

On the bad side – Outside of downtown, Sevierville appears to have caught the same “sprawlitis” virus that infected Pigeon Forge.

On the good side – Thank goodness there is a serene natural forest buffer between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge to break up the continuous sprawl along “The Parkway.”

Gatlinburg (near center) with southern edge of Pigeon Forge (top left) – Source: Landsat.com

On the mixed side – Both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge offer trolley transit services, though the headway of 15-25 minutes +/- along The Parkway between rides is too long during peak seasons is less than ideal.

On the bad side – One really has to wonder how many of the millions of tourists who come to the maze of commercialism along “The Parkway” actually go and visit the beauty and sanctity of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

On the mixed side – For those of us who love the great outdoors, this region offers amazing opportunities to commune with nature along with a great deal of easily accessible services…as long as you are willing to pass in and out of the time warp.

Question to consider – Exactly how does one develop ordinance language for “uniquely-styled” buildings designed and built as an obvious tourist attraction?

On the unknown side – Not all commercial enterprises are successful along “The Parkway” despite the millions of people attracted here. Planning for the reuse and/or redevelopment of such sites must be considered…preferably during the initial review process.

On the curious side – One also has to also wonder how and when do the locals safely pop their heads out from the safety of their abode to run errands and whatnot while the coast is relatively clear. Planning for the locals amid a vast sea of visitors is a unique challenge to tourist communities. Fyi – there are a number of posts/stories on the internet by locals on how best to negotiate or avoid the traffic here in the Great Smoky Sprawl Zone.

#commercial #Gatlinburg #GreatSmokyMountainsNationalPark #highways #PigeonForge #Sevierville #sprawl #Tennessee #TheParkway #tourism #trafficCongestion #travel

#commercial #gatlinburg #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #highways #pigeonforge #sevierville

Panethos @[email protected] · 2026-09-13 · 07:00 UTC

Planning Lessons from the Great Smoky Sprawl Zone

If you have not visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park from the Tennessee side, you may not be aware of the otherworldly experience that awaits outside the park along “The Parkway” (generally signed as U.S 441 or TN 66 for most of its length). Here are some planning lessons from this eye-popping stretch of commercial chaos. Peace!

It is approximately 35 miles from Interstate 40 to the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Within that distance, one can observe some good examples of land use planning in the United States, but many more bad ones. It’s almost like a 35 miles long microcosm of America.

On the good side – Gatlinburg, despite its commercial vacationland persona and image is actually quite an attractive community. The city has found ways to mitigate much of (not all) the commercialism with a touch of panache. Being a heavily forest city and having adopted architectural design standards are both helpful.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee – Source: wanderingsmokymountains.com

On the bad side – The transition from revered natural sanctuary in the abutting national park to instant urbanity is quite shocking. One feels like they passed through a time warp or the land use equivalent of the looking glass.

On the good side – Gatlinburg may have more mid-block pedestrian crosswalks per capita than another city in the country. This enhances pedestrian movement, which during the often congested traffic is likely the quickest mode of travel about town.

On the bad side – Pigeon Forge is much the antithesis of Gatlinburg. This retired planner’s jaw dropped while driving through Pigeon Forge. Think the Vegas Strip, Myrtle Beach, and Orlando all combined.

On the good side – Dolly Parton’s hometown of Sevierville has a walkable downtown with interesting sights. By the way, her statue is very sweet. Sevierville has done a nice job of promoting historic and notable sights in the central core. The streetscaping along several downtown streets is also quite impressive.

On the bad side – Outside of downtown, Sevierville appears to have caught the same “sprawlitis” virus that infected Pigeon Forge.

On the good side – Thank goodness there is a serene natural forest buffer between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge to break up the continuous sprawl along “The Parkway.”

Gatlinburg (near center) with southern edge of Pigeon Forge (top left) – Source: Landsat.com

On the mixed side – Both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge offer trolley transit services, though the headway of 15-25 minutes +/- along The Parkway between rides is too long during peak seasons is less than ideal.

On the bad side – One really has to wonder how many of the millions of tourists who come to the maze of commercialism along “The Parkway” actually go and visit the beauty and sanctity of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

On the mixed side – For those of us who love the great outdoors, this region offers amazing opportunities to commune with nature along with a great deal of easily accessible services…as long as you are willing to pass in and out of the time warp.

Question to consider – Exactly how does one develop ordinance language for “uniquely-styled” buildings designed and built as an obvious tourist attraction?

On the unknown side – Not all commercial enterprises are successful along “The Parkway” despite the millions of people attracted here. Planning for the reuse and/or redevelopment of such sites must be considered…preferably during the initial review process.

On the curious side – One also has to also wonder how and when do the locals safely pop their heads out from the safety of their abode to run errands and whatnot while the coast is relatively clear. Planning for the locals amid a vast sea of visitors is a unique challenge to tourist communities. Fyi – there are a number of posts/stories on the internet by locals on how best to negotiate or avoid the traffic here in the Great Smoky Sprawl Zone.

#commercial #Gatlinburg #GreatSmokyMountainsNationalPark #highways #PigeonForge #Sevierville #sprawl #Tennessee #TheParkway #tourism #trafficCongestion #travel

#commercial #gatlinburg #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #highways #pigeonforge #sevierville

Panethos @[email protected] · 2026-09-13 · 07:00 UTC

Planning Lessons from the Great Smoky Sprawl Zone

If you have not visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park from the Tennessee side, you may not be aware of the otherworldly experience that awaits outside the park along “The Parkway” (generally signed as U.S 441 or TN 66 for most of its length). Here are some planning lessons from this eye-popping stretch of commercial chaos. Peace!

It is approximately 35 miles from Interstate 40 to the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Within that distance, one can observe some good examples of land use planning in the United States, but many more bad ones. It’s almost like a 35 miles long microcosm of America.

On the good side – Gatlinburg, despite its commercial vacationland persona and image is actually quite an attractive community. The city has found ways to mitigate much of (not all) the commercialism with a touch of panache. Being a heavily forest city and having adopted architectural design standards are both helpful.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee – Source: wanderingsmokymountains.com

On the bad side – The transition from revered natural sanctuary in the abutting national park to instant urbanity is quite shocking. One feels like they passed through a time warp or the land use equivalent of the looking glass.

On the good side – Gatlinburg may have more mid-block pedestrian crosswalks per capita than another city in the country. This enhances pedestrian movement, which during the often congested traffic is likely the quickest mode of travel about town.

On the bad side – Pigeon Forge is much the antithesis of Gatlinburg. This retired planner’s jaw dropped while driving through Pigeon Forge. Think the Vegas Strip, Myrtle Beach, and Orlando all combined.

On the good side – Dolly Parton’s hometown of Sevierville has a walkable downtown with interesting sights. By the way, her statue is very sweet. Sevierville has done a nice job of promoting historic and notable sights in the central core. The streetscaping along several downtown streets is also quite impressive.

On the bad side – Outside of downtown, Sevierville appears to have caught the same “sprawlitis” virus that infected Pigeon Forge.

On the good side – Thank goodness there is a serene natural forest buffer between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge to break up the continuous sprawl along “The Parkway.”

Gatlinburg (near center) with southern edge of Pigeon Forge (top left) – Source: Landsat.com

On the mixed side – Both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge offer trolley transit services, though the headway of 15-25 minutes +/- along The Parkway between rides is too long during peak seasons is less than ideal.

On the bad side – One really has to wonder how many of the millions of tourists who come to the maze of commercialism along “The Parkway” actually go and visit the beauty and sanctity of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

On the mixed side – For those of us who love the great outdoors, this region offers amazing opportunities to commune with nature along with a great deal of easily accessible services…as long as you are willing to pass in and out of the time warp.

Question to consider – Exactly how does one develop ordinance language for “uniquely-styled” buildings designed and built as an obvious tourist attraction?

On the unknown side – Not all commercial enterprises are successful along “The Parkway” despite the millions of people attracted here. Planning for the reuse and/or redevelopment of such sites must be considered…preferably during the initial review process.

On the curious side – One also has to also wonder how and when do the locals safely pop their heads out from the safety of their abode to run errands and whatnot while the coast is relatively clear. Planning for the locals amid a vast sea of visitors is a unique challenge to tourist communities. Fyi – there are a number of posts/stories on the internet by locals on how best to negotiate or avoid the traffic here in the Great Smoky Sprawl Zone.

#commercial #Gatlinburg #GreatSmokyMountainsNationalPark #highways #PigeonForge #Sevierville #sprawl #Tennessee #TheParkway #tourism #trafficCongestion #travel

#travel #trafficcongestion #tourism #theparkway #tennessee #sprawl

Panethos @[email protected] · 2026-09-13 · 07:00 UTC

Planning Lessons from the Great Smoky Sprawl Zone

If you have not visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park from the Tennessee side, you may not be aware of the otherworldly experience that awaits outside the park along “The Parkway” (generally signed as U.S 441 or TN 66 for most of its length). Here are some planning lessons from this eye-popping stretch of commercial chaos. Peace!

It is approximately 35 miles from Interstate 40 to the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Within that distance, one can observe some good examples of land use planning in the United States, but many more bad ones. It’s almost like a 35 miles long microcosm of America.

On the good side – Gatlinburg, despite its commercial vacationland persona and image is actually quite an attractive community. The city has found ways to mitigate much of (not all) the commercialism with a touch of panache. Being a heavily forest city and having adopted architectural design standards are both helpful.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee – Source: wanderingsmokymountains.com

On the bad side – The transition from revered natural sanctuary in the abutting national park to instant urbanity is quite shocking. One feels like they passed through a time warp or the land use equivalent of the looking glass.

On the good side – Gatlinburg may have more mid-block pedestrian crosswalks per capita than another city in the country. This enhances pedestrian movement, which during the often congested traffic is likely the quickest mode of travel about town.

On the bad side – Pigeon Forge is much the antithesis of Gatlinburg. This retired planner’s jaw dropped while driving through Pigeon Forge. Think the Vegas Strip, Myrtle Beach, and Orlando all combined.

On the good side – Dolly Parton’s hometown of Sevierville has a walkable downtown with interesting sights. By the way, her statue is very sweet. Sevierville has done a nice job of promoting historic and notable sights in the central core. The streetscaping along several downtown streets is also quite impressive.

On the bad side – Outside of downtown, Sevierville appears to have caught the same “sprawlitis” virus that infected Pigeon Forge.

On the good side – Thank goodness there is a serene natural forest buffer between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge to break up the continuous sprawl along “The Parkway.”

Gatlinburg (near center) with southern edge of Pigeon Forge (top left) – Source: Landsat.com

On the mixed side – Both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge offer trolley transit services, though the headway of 15-25 minutes +/- along The Parkway between rides is too long during peak seasons is less than ideal.

On the bad side – One really has to wonder how many of the millions of tourists who come to the maze of commercialism along “The Parkway” actually go and visit the beauty and sanctity of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

On the mixed side – For those of us who love the great outdoors, this region offers amazing opportunities to commune with nature along with a great deal of easily accessible services…as long as you are willing to pass in and out of the time warp.

Question to consider – Exactly how does one develop ordinance language for “uniquely-styled” buildings designed and built as an obvious tourist attraction?

On the unknown side – Not all commercial enterprises are successful along “The Parkway” despite the millions of people attracted here. Planning for the reuse and/or redevelopment of such sites must be considered…preferably during the initial review process.

On the curious side – One also has to also wonder how and when do the locals safely pop their heads out from the safety of their abode to run errands and whatnot while the coast is relatively clear. Planning for the locals amid a vast sea of visitors is a unique challenge to tourist communities. Fyi – there are a number of posts/stories on the internet by locals on how best to negotiate or avoid the traffic here in the Great Smoky Sprawl Zone.

#commercial #Gatlinburg #GreatSmokyMountainsNationalPark #highways #PigeonForge #Sevierville #sprawl #Tennessee #TheParkway #tourism #trafficCongestion #travel

#commercial #gatlinburg #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #highways #pigeonforge #sevierville

Paul Lo | Red Bird Travel News @[email protected] · 2026-09-13 · 06:53 UTC

Park Hyatt Sydney Appoints Bastian Germer as General Manager

Germer brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience to the Sydney hotel.

His career includes senior leadership positions at Four Seasons Resort Maldives, Raffles Hotel Singapore, The Ritz-Carlton Osaka, The Ritz-Carlton Toronto and The New York EDITION. Bastian Germer

https://www.paullotravel.com/park-hyatt-sydney-bastian-germer-general-manager/

#parkhyatt #parkhyattsydney #appointment #hotelgeneralmanager #redbirdtravelnews #travel #hotel #tourism #sydney #hospitality

#parkhyatt #parkhyattsydney #appointment #hotelgeneralmanager #redbirdtravelnews #travel

News Beep @[email protected] · 2026-09-12 · 19:20 UTC

Rome Is Fighting Back Against a Golf Cart ‘Invasion’

Beneath the splendor of its monuments and ruins, Rome is taking aim at a modern-day chariot: the…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #Congestion #golfcart #Italy #overtourism #Rome #Tourism #Tourists #Traffic #World
https://www.newsbeep.com/729173/

#newsbeep #news #headlines #congestion #golfcart #italy

Paul Lo | Red Bird Travel News @[email protected] · 2026-09-12 · 14:16 UTC

The Hari Hong Kong

The Hari Hong Kong's new wedding experience combines Japanese restaurant Zoku with outdoor venue The Terrace in Wan Chai.

The hotel's wedding package gives couples exclusive use of both venues for four hours.

The package costs HK$50,000 (USD 6378) for 50 guests.

https://www.paullotravel.com/the-hari-hong-kong-wedding-experience-zoku-terrace/

#theharihongkong #thehariweddingpackage #zokuhongkongwedding #theterracehongkongwedding #redbirdtravelnews #travel #hotel #hospitality #tourism #aviation #chinatravel #hongkong

#theharihongkong #thehariweddingpackage #zokuhongkongwedding #theterracehongkongwedding #redbirdtravelnews #travel

Paul Lo | Red Bird Travel News @[email protected] · 2026-09-12 · 13:03 UTC

Raffles London at The OWO will launch a Gruffalo family experience featuring themed amenities and afternoon tea from 21 September 2026.

It is inspired by Gruffalo Granny, the first new Gruffalo book in 20 years from authors Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.

https://www.paullotravel.com/raffles-london-gruffalo-family-experience/

#raffleslondon #gruffaloafternoontea #gruffalogranny #gruffalofamilyexperience #redbirdtravelnews #travel #hotel #hospitality #tourism #aviation #london #afternoontea

#raffleslondon #gruffaloafternoontea #gruffalogranny #gruffalofamilyexperience #redbirdtravelnews #travel

Paul Lo | Red Bird Travel News @[email protected] · 2026-09-12 · 13:03 UTC

Raffles London at The OWO will launch a Gruffalo family experience featuring themed amenities and afternoon tea from 21 September 2026.

It is inspired by Gruffalo Granny, the first new Gruffalo book in 20 years from authors Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.

https://www.paullotravel.com/raffles-london-gruffalo-family-experience/

#raffleslondon #gruffaloafternoontea #gruffalogranny #gruffalofamilyexperience #redbirdtravelnews #travel #hotel #hospitality #tourism #aviation #london #afternoontea

#raffleslondon #gruffaloafternoontea #gruffalogranny #gruffalofamilyexperience #redbirdtravelnews #travel

Paul Lo | Red Bird Travel News @[email protected] · 2026-09-12 · 13:03 UTC

Raffles London at The OWO will launch a Gruffalo family experience featuring themed amenities and afternoon tea from 21 September 2026.

It is inspired by Gruffalo Granny, the first new Gruffalo book in 20 years from authors Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.

https://www.paullotravel.com/raffles-london-gruffalo-family-experience/

#raffleslondon #gruffaloafternoontea #gruffalogranny #gruffalofamilyexperience #redbirdtravelnews #travel #hotel #hospitality #tourism #aviation #london #afternoontea

#afternoontea #london #aviation #tourism #hospitality #hotel

Paul Lo | Red Bird Travel News @[email protected] · 2026-09-12 · 13:03 UTC

Raffles London at The OWO will launch a Gruffalo family experience featuring themed amenities and afternoon tea from 21 September 2026.

It is inspired by Gruffalo Granny, the first new Gruffalo book in 20 years from authors Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.

https://www.paullotravel.com/raffles-london-gruffalo-family-experience/

#raffleslondon #gruffaloafternoontea #gruffalogranny #gruffalofamilyexperience #redbirdtravelnews #travel #hotel #hospitality #tourism #aviation #london #afternoontea

#raffleslondon #gruffaloafternoontea #gruffalogranny #gruffalofamilyexperience #redbirdtravelnews #travel

Paul Lo | Red Bird Travel News @[email protected] · 2026-09-12 · 13:03 UTC

Raffles London at The OWO will launch a Gruffalo family experience featuring themed amenities and afternoon tea from 21 September 2026.

It is inspired by Gruffalo Granny, the first new Gruffalo book in 20 years from authors Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.

https://www.paullotravel.com/raffles-london-gruffalo-family-experience/

#raffleslondon #gruffaloafternoontea #gruffalogranny #gruffalofamilyexperience #redbirdtravelnews #travel #hotel #hospitality #tourism #aviation #london #afternoontea

#raffleslondon #gruffaloafternoontea #gruffalogranny #gruffalofamilyexperience #redbirdtravelnews #travel

Paul Lo | Red Bird Travel News @[email protected] · 2026-09-12 · 10:59 UTC

Tourism Malaysia

专访马来西亚旅游局推广二部副总监李泰雄 Samuel Lee

Interview with Lee Thai Hung Samuel, Deputy Director General of Promotions II, Tourism Malaysia

https://www.paullotravel.com/lee-thai-hung-samuel-tourism-malaysia-interview-zh/

#tourismmalaysia
#visitmalaysia2026
#interview
#citrawarna2026
#redbirdtravelnews
#travel #malaysia #hospitality #aviaton #hotel #tourism

#tourismmalaysia #visitmalaysia2026 #interview #citrawarna2026 #redbirdtravelnews #travel

GeriAQuin @[email protected] · 2026-09-12 · 10:10 UTC

#tourism

GeriAQuin @GeriAQuin · 2026-09-12 · 10:10 UTC

#tourism

Alo Japan @[email protected] · 2026-09-12 · 07:14 UTC

https://www.alojapan.com/1538539/japan-tourism-ideal-time-to-hunt-for-the-golden-leaf-season/ Japan tourism: Ideal time to hunt for the golden leaf season #AsakusaJapan #HachikoDogStatue #Japan #JapanTourism #JapaneseCheckInPoints #JapaneseTouristDestinations #MountFuji #odaiba #PopularPlacesInJapan #SensojiPagoda #ShibuyaSky #TokyoTourism #tourism Ideal time to see autumn leaves The leaf changing season in Japan usually lasts from late September to early December, but the specific time varies depending on the region. Northern regions

#tourism #tokyotourism #shibuyasky #sensojipagoda #popularplacesinjapan #odaiba

Alo Japan @[email protected] · 2026-09-12 · 07:14 UTC

https://www.alojapan.com/1538539/japan-tourism-ideal-time-to-hunt-for-the-golden-leaf-season/ Japan tourism: Ideal time to hunt for the golden leaf season #AsakusaJapan #HachikoDogStatue #Japan #JapanTourism #JapaneseCheckInPoints #JapaneseTouristDestinations #MountFuji #odaiba #PopularPlacesInJapan #SensojiPagoda #ShibuyaSky #TokyoTourism #tourism Ideal time to see autumn leaves The leaf changing season in Japan usually lasts from late September to early December, but the specific time varies depending on the region. Northern regions

#asakusajapan #hachikodogstatue #japan #japantourism #japanesecheckinpoints #japanesetouristdestinations

Australia News Beep @[email protected] · 2026-09-12 · 05:40 UTC

London tourist tax on accommodation will be capped at 5pc, mayor says

A new tax on overnight stays in London will be capped at 5 per cent of the cost…
#NewsBeep #News #Australia #AU #australiantravelindustryassociation #London #londonmayor #overnightvisitorlevy #tourism
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/888992/

#newsbeep #news #australia #au #australiantravelindustryassociation #london

Australia News Beep @[email protected] · 2026-09-12 · 05:40 UTC

London tourist tax on accommodation will be capped at 5pc, mayor says

A new tax on overnight stays in London will be capped at 5 per cent of the cost…
#NewsBeep #News #Australia #AU #australiantravelindustryassociation #London #londonmayor #overnightvisitorlevy #tourism
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/888992/

#tourism #overnightvisitorlevy #londonmayor #london #australiantravelindustryassociation #au

Paul Lo | Red Bird Travel News @[email protected] · 2026-09-12 · 05:05 UTC

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Riyadh Al Nasiriyah has opened in Riyadh following the renovation of the former Saudia Hotel.

Guests can also reach Al Murabba Palace and the King Abdulaziz Historical Centre. King Khalid International Airport is approximately 43 kilometres from the hotel. Mohamad Haj Hassan Amir Nasr

https://www.paullotravel.com/howard-johnson-by-wyndham-riyadh-al-nasiriyah-opens/

#wyndhamhotesandresorts
#howardjohnsonbywyndham
#HowardJohnsonbyWyndhamRiyadhAlNasiriyah
#Riyadh
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Joel Carnat 📷 @[email protected] · 2026-09-11 · 22:45 UTC

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Joel Carnat 📷 @[email protected] · 2026-09-11 · 22:45 UTC

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Joel Carnat 📷 @[email protected] · 2026-09-11 · 22:45 UTC

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Joel Carnat 📷 @[email protected] · 2026-09-11 · 22:45 UTC

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Author Carlo Carrasco @[email protected] · 2026-09-11 · 16:00 UTC

Russia and the Philippines Emerge as Fast-Growing Tourist Markets for Vietnam

As Vietnam successfully attracted almost sixteen million foreign tourists during the first eight months of this year, Russia and the Philippines have emerged as the fast-growing tourist markets at 166% and 58% respectively, according to a VnExpress news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of VnExpress. Some parts in boldface…

Tourist arrivals from Russia and the Philippines surged 166% and 58%, respectively, in the first eight months, as Vietnam recorded nearly 16 million international visitors, up more than 14% year-on-year.

The rise in Russian tourists has made Russia the largest European market and the third largest source of international arrivals to Vietnam this year, with around 1 million visitors, only after mainland China (3.5 million) and South Korea (2.8 million).

Nguyen Tien Dat, CEO of AZA Travel, said: “Russian tourists enjoy swimming, sunbathing, eating seafood, and relaxing at resorts. Vietnam fully meets these needs, so it is understandable why they are visiting in large numbers,” Dat says.

Kristina Zagumennaya, director of a Russian travel agency, told the Russian news agency Sputnik in early August that Russian tourist flows are shifting between markets. While Turkey remains the top choice, Vietnam and China have recorded outstanding growth.

“Vietnam stands out as a popular choice this tourist season,” Zagumennaya said, noting that multiple charter flights are operating to destinations across the country to meet demand for both beach holidays and cultural tourism.

In addition to charter flights, Vietnam Airlines increased the frequency of its direct Hanoi-Moscow route from three to four flights per week starting in July.

Ranking behind Russia, the Philippines also showed notable growth, despite not being a prominent source market for Vietnamese tourism prior to 2025.

Filipino visitors have risen to nearly 470,000 this year, among the 10 largest group of foreign visitors to Vietnam.

Bui Thanh Tu, marketing director of BestPrice Travel, attributes this rise to more convenient flight routes, especially from Manila and Cebu, competitive costs, and tourism products that differ from the island destinations familiar to Filipinos.

He also cites the viral impact of TikTok and YouTube videos featuring Hanoi, Sa Pa, Da Nang, and Hoi An.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you find it surprising that Russia and the Philippines became the fastest growing tourist markets for Vietnam? Do you think it is only a matter of time before Vietnam could someday attract at least 30 million foreign tourists per year?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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