Tourism Indochina: Asian tourist numbers up, profits stagnant

Asian tourist numbers up, profits stagnant

The growth in international tourists visiting Cambodia is almost 27 per cent that of the numbers seen during the first six months of 2011, according to tourism officials who are predicting that the growth may be 25 per cent at the end of this year.

Visitors coming to Cambodia during the first six months of the year numbered 1,756,652, increasing 26.8 per cent compared to the same period in 2011, when only 1,385,029 visited the Kingdom.

Tourism Minister Thong Khon said the tourism situation in the Asia Pacific in general and ASEAN in particular is better than other areas, which is not only better for the region but means that Cambodia no longer suffers from a low season in terms of tourist numbers.

“Previously, in rainy season it was considered a low season tourism but no longer because when it rains in Cambodia, in Europe it is the hot season,” he said.

The growth in tourism numbers was the result of an increase in the number of direct flights from China and Korea, good internal security, broad promotion, and strengthening tourism services, he said.

The minister expects that the increase in tourists to Cambodia may be from 20 per cent to 25 per cent by the end of this year when compared to the same period last year.

Source: Phnompenhpost/7August2012

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Tourism Indochina: World Tourism News: Asian tourism set to grow

Asian tourism set to grow

SINGAPORE: Asian tourism is set to grow at between 4 and 6 per cent this year.

This is higher than global forecasts of 3 to 4 per cent growth according to data from the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer 2012.

Experts said the growth of low cost carriers, the middle class and increase in online bookings are just three things working for the region.

But industry players will need to collaborate to successfully ride the tourism boom.

Travel experts are singling out Indonesia as the next big market for tourism.

Its huge population base, growing middle class and diverse regions, they said, are enough to lure tourists in the years ahead.

But these visitors will likely opt for the more "localised" experience, and industry players are expected to raise the bar on the service front.

Patrick Imbardelli, president and CEO, Pan Pacific Hotels Group, said: "We're spending a lot more time training people, keeping people. We're spending a lot more (time) understanding Generation Y, Generation X and then of course, the whole retention programme. It's far more important than it ever has been."

Experts at an industry roundtable said this shift in consumer preferences is a game-changer.

For tour operators, that means creating client-specific itineraries and having local tour guides for specific locations. For hotels, that could mean designing the hotel to address various market segments.

And more travellers will be looking to the Internet to customise their trips.

Dan Lynn, CEO, AirAsiaExpedia, said: "It's a really exciting time to be in online travel in the Asia Pacific. The overall travel market is growing 6 per cent, online travel market is growing at two or three times that and our business, even faster.

"If we look ahead, a market like Japan where Expedia is already the leading outbound travel business, that business is going to continue very nicely because LCCs are moving into Japan and encouraging more travel."

Singapore sees around 30 per cent of online bookings in Asia - followed by Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia.

The city state gets 75 per cent of tourist arrivals from Asia.

And it's hosting a travel leader's summit in October for regional players to work together.

Neeta Lachmandas, assistant chief executive, Singapore Tourism Board, said: "I think that becomes a really important platform not only for discussing their challenges but for creating new business ideas as well."

While intra-regional tourism is looking rosy, experts said there's also money to be made from visitors in the West.

Dan Lynn, CEO, AirAsiaExpedia, said: "I think the more investment is made into the tourism infrastructure in the Asia Pacific, the easier it comes in terms of visa and releasing visa restrictions, (and) the more travel you'll see for long-haul travel.

"The price of long-haul travel is also coming down... We are still seeing very healthy growth from Europe and America. And I think in a lot of the markets in Asia, the actual prices are still attractive to the American consumer or the British consumer."

Despite the economic slowdown, Pan Pacific said the hotel business also remains resilient.

Patrick Imbardelli, president and CEO, Pan Pacific Hotels Group, said: "In Singapore, (it's) very sustainable, very resilient. When you start operating at 86-88 per cent occupancy, it's strong.

"In China, it's supply and demand. There's a lot more supply coming on and demand is not growing as fast. We're concerned about the slowdown, but overall, we're comfortable that 2012 is looking very good."

Source: CNA/cc/30July2012

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Top Five Popular Vietnam Adventure Tour

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On arrival at Tan San Nhat Airport you are met and transferred to hotel. Ho Chi Minh City still called Saigon by many locals’ people, which is the center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This bustling metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart is crowded with bikes and motorbike exciting with numerous shopping area and sidewalk cafés. O/N in Ho Chi Minh....

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US Senator Jim Webb makes quick stop in Cambodia on Asian tour

Phnom Penh - US Senator Jim Webb made a lightning visit to Cambodia on Tuesday as part of a regional trip designed to 'invigorate the relationship' between the United States and South-East Asian nations.

Webb is in the region in his capacity as chairman of the Sub-Committee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs for the US Senate's Foreign Relations Committee. His trip takes in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. At a press conference in Phnom Penh on Tuesday ahead of a scheduled meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, Webb was asked about the ongoing crackdown by the Cambodian government against its opponents. The question followed a strong European Union statement issued earlier in August in which the EU warned that the government's actions could narrow Cambodia's democratic space. Webb would not be drawn on whether or how the US would exert pressure on Phnom Penh to respect democratic rights, saying only that the US wants to do 'what we can to encourage political diversity in Cambodia.' 'As a part of my visit here I met with the leaders of two of the opposition groups to hear their views, and we had [a] discussion with respect to the issues that you mentioned, and we will continue to listen to people from all sides,' Webb said. 'I listened in great detail to the concerns of the two opposition leaders on that topic.' He was more forthcoming on the Trade Act of 2009, a measure introduced by Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein to provide duty-free access to the US market for garments made in 14 least-developed countries. Cambodia, whose economically vital garment industry has been battered over the past year, would benefit from the passage of the bill.

However the legislation is currently languishing in the US Senate. 'That issue was the subject of a pretty lengthy discussion with the minister of commerce, and I committed to him that we'll take a very close look at the legislation,' Webb said. Webb said one key concern is that labour standards in beneficiary countries should meet international standards. 'It's very important to the Democratic Party in the United States to make sure we have a fair playing field among our workers and workers overseas,' he explained. 'That being said, the minister made a very compelling case for us to look at that legislation and we will do that when we get back.' Webb leaves Cambodia later on Tuesday headed to Vietnam.

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Visa and PATA Survey Boosts Morale of Asia Pacific Tourism Industry

The positive results of the Visa and PATA Asia Pacific Travel Intentions Survey has boosted the overall morale of the Asia Pacific tourism industry.

The survey, entitled, ‘Determining Travel Preferences in 2009 and Beyond’ found that of the 5,554 people surveyed, 36 percent said they did not expect to make any changes to their travel plans in the near future.

Australians, British, Singaporeans, Indians, French and Americans considered their holidays to be a right not a privilege and were less likely than the average respondent to let the economic crisis get in the way of their travel plans.

64 percent of respondents said that in light of the economic uncertainty they would review their travel plans.

Among those respondents reviewing their plans, 57 percent (mainly from Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Chinese Taipei and China) said they would search for less expensive destinations or itineraries.

Domestic travel was an option being considered by 38 percent of respondents, with more travellers from Japan, India, Chinese Taipei, the United States and China opting to holiday ‘in their own backyards’.

While just 36 percent of travellers surveyed said they were planning to postpone travel in the near future.

Meranda Chan, Visa Country Manager for Singapore and Brunei, and PATA Board Director, said: “While the global economic situation will impact tourism, it is unlikely to bring travel to a standstill. What our survey has shown is that travelers will be more creative in their selection of destinations.”

Greg Duffell, President and CEO - PATA said: “The travel and tourism industry is a major employer in nearly every destination in Asia Pacific. Indeed, the top two global markets for travel and tourism employment are China (74.5 million jobs) and India (30.5 million jobs) with Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand also in the top 10.

“We must never understate the importance of working with the travel industry to shape promotions and offerings that suit travellers’ desires for new and economically sensitive travel options – and it’s vitally important that the industry delivers innovative and creative solutions to keep these people travelling.” The Visa and PATA survey has named Asia Pacific as the number one region for those intending to travel overseas from now until 2010.

60 percent of respondents said they would travel to Asia Pacific while North America and Western Europe ranked second and third with 35 percent of the votes each.

The top three Asia Pacific destinations that respondents were considering between now and next year were Australia (43 percent), Japan (37 percent) and Hong Kong (35 percent).

Meranda Chan, Visa Country Manager for Singapore and Brunei, and PATA Board Director, said: “That Asia Pacific was named the leading global leisure travel region by respondents in Visa and PATA’s latest travel survey reinforces the vital role this industry fills in the regional economy.

“ PATA figures show that international arrivals to Asia Pacific destinations grew year on year by some 2.6 percent in 2008 - despite the economic slowdown which created a serious impact on inbound traffic in the second half of the year. The industry accounts for more than 5.5 percent of the total gross domestic product in the region, underscoring the importance of travel and tourism to the vibrant economies of Asia Pacific.”

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Cambodia Tourism : Netherlands weighs agriculture, tourism investments

A senior Dutch official said that the Netherlands is considering investments in agriculture and tourism in Cambodia due to its great potential, local media reports today.


Hans Wansanten, deputy director in charge of mission for the Netherlands’ embassy in Thailand’s Bangkok, said during an Oct 28 meeting with Cabinet Minister Sok An at the Cambodian Council of Ministers, that the Netherlands is interested in agriculture and tourism, reports Chinese-language newspaper Cambodia Sin Chew Daily.


Wansanten said he will draw attention to investment in flower cultivation—long a Dutch specialty—and tourism in the Kingdom when he returns home.


The Netherlands currently has no embassy in Cambodia but a consulate is planned country in near future, reports Jian Hua.


During the meeting, Sok An voiced his support the investments, claiming that Cambodia has great potential for agriculture with a favorable climate and geography.


Cambodia has many ancient temples, cultural heritages, and eco-tourism sites that attracted about two million foreign tourists last year, the deputy prime minister noted, according to Khmer-language newspaper Kampuchea Thmey.


The cabinet minister encouraged the Netherlands to invest in other sectors, reports The Commercial News.


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Developing an urban identity

Dr Philippe Peycam, director of the Centre for Khmer Studies, is tackling the challenges posed by increased development of Siem Reap by facilitating a conference entitled Siem Reap: Urbanisation in the Shadow of Angkor.

The conference, on October 26-29, will draw scholars, business people and government officials to help find solutions on how best to govern this unique area.

Peycam has been involved in the centre, which is both a registered NGO and a non-profit organisation in the US, since its creation eight years ago. Originally from France, Peycam received his PhD in Southeast Asian political history from the University of London. "I did my study on the dearth of an urban-based political culture in the context of the colonial period in Saigon. I am passionately interested in the urban factor, so, I really believe in this conference."

One of the major challenges is the lack of a clear authority governing Siem Reap. The absence of clear administrative mandates is, in Peycam's opinion, due to Siem Reap not having been declared its own municipality.

"Siem Reap is the third-largest city in Cambodia and the fastest growing city. It's time for Siem Reap to be taken as a city in its own right," he said.

Another obstacle for Siem Reap, and a focus of the conference, is Siem Reap's identity as a town centred only on tourism.



Not just a tourist town "There is enormous potential in terms of education, schools and institutes that could impact the local economy. Siem Reap can use the prestige associated with the presence of Angkor and go beyond the boundaries of Angkor," he said.

"We need to consider who lives here, and how much we should cater to local inhabitants versus preserving Siem Reap as a tourist town."

"As Siem Reap grows, we have a presence of middle-class Cambodians and a foreign presence that is not just comprised of archaeologists and tourists. So there is a need for recognition of Siem Reap as an independent entity.

"We need to take development, zoning and conservation into consideration. We need to approach Siem Reap on its own terms, as an organic body of human activities."

Peycam hopes the conference facilitates discussions that allow experts to come up with recommendations and solutions for how to approach the increasing urbanization.


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Tourism ideas seen to lack wow now factor

The Hong Kong Tourism Board has been promised support to target emerging markets such as India, the Middle East and Russia.

Donald Tsang also promised to help attract mainland visitors from provinces other than Guangdong to boost tourism. But he did not spell out exactly how much the government might contribute.

The board will establish an office overseas to promote meetings, incentive travel, conventions and exhibitions - or MICE business, as it is known.

The government and the Trade Development Council are also examining the feasibility of a phase three expansion of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre at a nearby site.

Negotiations with Russia for a mutual visa-free agreement, meanwhile, are in their final stages.

That could make Hong Kong the first advanced region to reach such an agreement with Moscow.

Tsang said Hong Kong is also about to conclude an agreement with Macau to speed up immigration clearance for residents traveling between the two.

Hong Kong residents made 8.17 million visits to Macau last year. Under the deal, they should before the end of next year be able to clear immigration procedures using e-channels in Macau without filling out arrival forms.

On what Hong Kong offers, Tsang said cultural infrastructure and heritage conservation were just as important as economic growth.

Hexagonal rock columns and other features on the New Territories eastern coastline are unique attractions, he noted, and a geological park would provide academic research as well as tourism.

Ten sites are being considered as worthy candidates for heritage attention, including the Ninepin island group, Lai Chi Chong, Ping Chau and High Island.

On the cultural front, a revitalization of the original Central School would be modeled on the Fringe Club, though a public consultation will begin next year.

The government will also continue to back popular tourism and infrastructure, including a Kai Tak cruise terminal, the former Marine Police Headquarters in Tsim Sha Tsui and the West Kowloon Cultural District.

But the chairman of the Inbound Travel Association, Paul Leung Yiu- lam, said Tsang failed to provide fast remedies for the struggling sector. He said the government is on the right track but that it will take years for these plans to materialize.

"It is good to waive visas for Russians, but we don't have enough Russian- speaking tour guides," Leung added. For example, the SAR is better equipped for Vietnamese or English-speaking Middle Eastern tourists.

On eco-tourism, he said a geological park or revitalized heritage sites may be value-added attractions, but "if tourists want to see rocks, they don't come to Hong Kong for that."

Tourism constituency lawmaker Paul Tse Wai-chun found the policy address disappointing.

He believes organizing events such as the Rugby Sevens and the International Dragon Boat Championships will invigorate tourism quickly.


By Nickkita Lau

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Thai political violence threatens tourism, economy

Thailand's worst street violence in 16 years has already started to hurt the lucrative tourist industry and will do nothing to help an economy feeling the effects of the global credit crisis, tourism officials and analysts said.

Two people died and over 400 were injured on Tuesday when police clashed with demonstrator’s intent on toppling the government. That ended a period of comparative calm after a short state of emergency in response to previous unrest in September.

"Bookings have recovered since the lifting of the emergency rule. But there have already been some cancellations from Asian travellers since the incident yesterday," said Apichart Sankary, president of the Association of Thai Travel Agents.

"The impact is unavoidable, but the extent of the damage depends on how the situation ends ...Will it be a happy or a painful ending? Of course, another coup will be bad," he added.

Thailand had a military coup in September 2006. An elected government that took office at the start of this year has been contested in the streets since May.

Apichart said there were no additions to the list of countries that issued travel warnings because of emergency rule.

However, Thai Airways International THAI.BK said on Wednesday that it would cut flights to Asian countries from next week because of a fall in passenger numbers due to the political unrest and the global financial crisis.

Thais have also been less willing to leave home because of the trouble.

"Yesterday's events were real sad," said Maiyarat Pirayakoset, president of the Association of Domestic Travel.

"Domestic travel has recovered to 60 percent of normal since the emergency was lifted. But new bookings after the clashes are a worry, especially because we are in the money-making high season."

Thailand is banking on 600 billion baht ($17.4 billion) in revenue from 15.5 million tourist arrivals this year. The sector directly employs 1.8 million people and brings in the equivalent of 6 percent of gross domestic product.



DOING ALL RIGHT Business seemed to be holding up in Bangkok's Khao San Road, a popular destination over the years for low-budget tourists and not very far from parliament, where Tuesday's clashes occurred.

"It's not as crowded as before. But we're doing all right, we still have new bookings despite some cancellations," said guest house owner Thongchai Nonthaleeluk.

Home to some of Asia's best beaches, Thailand has remained a top tourist draw despite the SARS epidemic, the Indian Ocean tsunami, bird flu and the 2006 coup.

But the long-running protests have hurt, and the appointment of new Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat last month has done little to help, despite his initial talk of reconciliation.

"People had hoped things would get better after we had a new premier. But the clash is taking us to the same old political situation," said Aat Pisanwanich, head of international trade studies at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. "Nobody knows what will happen and that's hurting confidence and the economy," he said.

Consumer confidence in August was already at its lowest this year.

In September the Chamber of Commerce said the political turmoil, if prolonged for another month, could cost the economy as much as 62 billion baht and might drag growth below 5 percent this year after 4.8 percent in 2007.

Foreign investors have sold a net $3.8 billion of Thai shares this year, and the value of foreign investment applications slid 44 percent in the first eight months compared with a year earlier to 179 billion baht, according to the Board of Investment.


Source:Bangkok Post

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Travel Indochina sets new standards in responsible tourism

Our collective impact on the environment is rapidly becoming a greater concern, and Travel Indochina has responded to this concern by showing travelers how they can make a difference while on vacation without sacrificing any of the fun.

With local offices in the region, the leading Asia specialist’s overseas team is able to hand-pick suppliers who operate in accordance with its responsible travel principles. Travel Indochina not only requires responsible behavior from its suppliers, but works closely with them to develop and set new standards in the tourism industry.

In June 2008, one of the tour operator’s most popular hotels, the Anantara Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai, Thailand, was recognized by Forbes Traveler in the “World’s Most Responsible Hotels” category. Set in a stunning location, overlooking the hills of Myanmar and Laos, this magical property was recognized for the humanitarian efforts it has made in protecting the environment and promoting conservation. A highlight of a stay in this beautiful resort is a visit to the elephant camp, set in a lush bamboo forest.

Travel Indochina’s Business Development Manager, David Rothschild, explains why the hotel fits the bill: “The Anantara Golden Triangle exemplifies responsible travel for us. The sanctuary not only acts as a safe haven for the elephants, but in addition provides steady employment for its keepers and their families. This is just one example demonstrating the types of projects supported by Travel Indochina.

In addition to doing business exclusively with travel partners who practice responsible tourism behaviors, Travel Indochina seeks to support the people in those communities visited by its tours. For example, the company supports KOTO (Know One, Teach One), an organization that has trained nearly 250 Vietnamese street and disadvantaged kids to be chefs and service staff. In Cambodia, Travel Indochina supports the Angkor Hospital for Children, which provides inpatient and outpatient care to needy children. It also trains Cambodian health care professionals, and promotes public health initiatives in Siem Reap province and greater Cambodia. In Laos, Travel Indochina supports the work of Big Brother Mouse (BBM), a project aimed at publishing books for children to increase literacy levels in Lao PDR.

The Small Group Journeys and tailor-made travel arrangements offered by Travel Indochina allow for more genuine experiences with local people and their environments. Travel Indochina vacation experiences avoid the negative impacts of mass tourism. With group sizes limited to a maximum of 15 people, Travel Indochina’s customers benefit from opportunities for cultural exchange, with options such as home stays and eco-lodge experiences enabling social interaction with people from different backgrounds.

Travel Indochina differs from many other tour operators in that it employs local staff, wherever possible, in its overseas offices. This team is one of Travel Indochina’s most valuable assets and customers benefit from the responsible way in which they are looked after. Local staff members are well-trained, treated and compensated and their passion for their countries is widely recognized by Travel Indochina’s customers.

Mr. Rothschild explains: “Worldwide, we have a loyal base of clients who come back to Travel Indochina time and time again and it’s our team that makes the real difference. The combination of local English speaking guides and Western tour leaders means our customers get the best of both worlds and, as a result, our hand-picked itineraries are full of unforgettable experiences that travelers will not find with other companies.”


Source: Travel Daily News

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Responsible Tourism in Cambodia to be commenced soon

The Responsible Travel Cambodia Program will launch in October 2010. This is a new business approach that requires design and implementation with clear motivation and commitment toward managing and developing of responsible tourism services in Cambodia.

This initiative is created and promoted by collaboration between SNV in Cambodia and The Cambodia Association of Travel Agents (CATA) with the purpose for business solution that positively contributes to poverty alleviation and praises local livelihood. The GOAL of Responsible Tourism Program is “to provide new, modern solutions for challenging facing tourism business today, including increased competitiveness in the rapid changing global tourism industry,” according to SNV Cambodia.

Strategic approach, advices will be provided to enable tour operators to profit from the practical responsible business management and to make good collaboration for positive changes in tourism sector in Cambodian as well as to appropriately respond to a emerging market trend in global tourism.

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The Asian Tourism Forum 2011 to be held in Cambodia

The 30th ASEAN Tourism Forum is the upcoming tourism even in Southeast Asia countries- let The Ministry of Tourism of Kingdom of Cambodia to be the host committee of this tourism forum. The upcoming event is going to be held at the newly built Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center, Phnom Penh, a heart of commercial and political alert bell of the kingdom of Cambodia, from 15 to 21 January, 2011 under the theme of “ASEAN- A World of Wonder and Diversity.”

Cambodia, on behalf of host country, would proudly and greatly appreciate to extend its pleasure and honor to all relevant participants in the land of tropical weather with its home of world heritage and archeological sites- Siem Reap- and pristine and beautiful white beach- Sihanouk Ville, where both have been selected as most popular of tourism destinations for post-and-pre tours.

It is merely a great pressure for Cambodia to be once again a host Country since its first warmly welcoming in 2003. Again, Cambodia are glad to heatedly greet all distinguished delegate and guests to Asian Tourism Forum 2011 to Cambodia with the graciousness of hospitality and wishes you the great memorable pleasure and satisfied stay in Cambodia- Kingdom of wonder.

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