Destination News
Thailand’s Tourism Strategy for Qatar: Value Over Volume
Thailand is targeting high-value travelers from Qatar as part of its efforts to strengthen tourism ties with the country.
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Vahdet Ayaz
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Vahdet Ayaz is an Editor at IMWF Insider, specializing in news writing, editing, interviews, and research. He began his journalism career in the Foreign News Department of Demirören News Agency, where he gained six years of experience in the media industry. His areas of coverage include MICE, tourism, destination weddings, hospitality, aviation, technology, and global industry developments. At IMWF Insider, he follows international trends and developments across these sectors, bringing relevant global news and industry insights to readers. He holds a degree in English Language and Literature from Istanbul Aydın University.
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Destination News
Thailand Plans $13 Entry Fee for Foreign Tourists
The Thai government announced that a $13.60 (450 baht) entry fee for all foreign visitors has been approved by the National Tourism Policy Committee.
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Event News
PATA Travel Mart 2026 Brings Together 1,100 Delegates from 48 Countries
The international travel trade show PATA Travel Mart 2026, which began in Malaysia on August 18, has brought together 1,100 delegates from 48 countries.
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Destination News
Russia Releases Domestic Tourism Data
Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development reported 43.2 million domestic trips during the first half of 2026.
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Destination News
Chile Records Highest Number of Long-Haul Visitors in First Half of 2026
Chile welcomed 529,000 long-haul tourists from Europe, North America, Asia and Oceania during the first half of 2026, according to Chile’s Ministry of Tourism.
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Airline News
Thailand Expands Automated Passport Control System
Thailand has added 31 new nationalities to the automated passport control system at Suvarnabhumi Airport, with the expansion expected to launch by the end of August.
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Destination News
Brazil Releases Air Travel Data
Brazil's official tourism agency Embratur announced that more than 4 million passengers entered the country by air during the first seven months of 2026.
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Conferences & Meetings
Moscow Tourism Committee Takes Major Step for Türkiye's MICE Professionals
The Moscow City Tourism Committee has launched the Moscow MICE Rewards support program, offering special benefits to MICE and event planners in Türkiye.
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Destination News
New Zealand Welcomes 3.7 Million Tourists in First Half of 2026
New Zealand welcomed 3.7 million visitors in the first half of 2026, with most visitors coming from Australia, the United States, and China.
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Destination News
Thailand Becomes Tomorrowland's New Home in Asia
The first full-scale Asian edition of the world-famous electronic music festival Tomorrowland will be held at Wisdom Valley in Thailand in December 2026.
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Destination News
Singapore Announces 2040 Tourism Plan
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has announced a plan to increase tourism revenue to $47-50 billion by 2040.
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Airline News
Qatar Airways Announces Special Formula 1 Package
Qatar Airways has announced a special stopover package for Formula 1, including a three-day race ticket, flight tickets, and hotel accommodation.
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Conferences & Meetings
Vietnam and Poland Hold Tourism Dialogue
Vietnamese and Polish officials held talks aimed at strengthening tourism, air connectivity, and trade between the two countries.
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Airline News
Air Cairo Operates First Flight from El Alamein to Moscow
Egypt-based Air Cairo operated its first flight from El Alamein to Moscow on August 16.
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Airline News
UAE Releases 2025 Civil Aviation Data
The UAE Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC) released its aviation data for 2025, with passenger traffic reaching 156.8 million during the year.
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