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South Korea’s Hologram Police Officer Cuts Crime
SEOUL — In a bid to enhance urban safety through technology, South Korea has deployed a life-size holographic police officer in a central Seoul park — and early data shows it is working. Since its installation earlier this year, crime … Continue reading South Korea’s Hologram Police Officer Cuts Crime
Macau: Gambling Hub Bets Big on Medical Tourism
MACAU — Macau, long famed as the world’s largest gambling hub, is casting itself in a new light: as a destination for healthcare tourism. This week, the city inaugurated iRad Hospital, a “resort hospital” inside the Studio City integrated resort, … Continue reading Macau: Gambling Hub Bets Big on Medical Tourism
Thailand: “Big Impact Act Fast” Strategy to Revive Tourism
BANGKOK — Thailand’s new Minister of Tourism and Sports, Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, has unveiled an ambitious campaign titled “Big Impact Act Fast,” a sweeping national strategy to reignite the country’s tourism engine and accelerate economic recovery ahead of the 33rd Southeast … Continue reading Thailand: “Big Impact Act Fast” Strategy to Revive Tourism
Austrian TV Star Turns Spotlight on Phuket
BANGKOK/PHUKET/VIENNA — Thailand’s tourism profile in Central Europe is set for a boost as Austrian television personality Silvia Schneider films her latest travel special, “Silvia entdeckt – Thailand (Silvia discovers – Thailand)”, on location in Phuket. The program, produced by … Continue reading Austrian TV Star Turns Spotlight on Phuket
PATA Calls for Smarter, Sustainable Japan–EU Tourism
OSAKA, Japan — At the crossroads of two major tourism powerhouses, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) reaffirmed its dedication to fostering cross-regional cooperation between Asia and Europe. Speaking at the “Shaping the Future of Japan–EU Travel” forum at the … Continue reading PATA Calls for Smarter, Sustainable Japan–EU Tourism