Press Statement From PATA and TAT

Protests in Bangkok have not caused major disruption

The Tourism Authority of Thailand, in association with the Pacific Asia Travel Association, issued the following statement today (March 16):

Government Braces For The Worse

Weekend Red Shirt protests causing things to deteriorate in Thailand

In an effort to try to force Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to call new elections, anti-government "Red Shirt" protestors have scheduled demonstrations to take place this weekend in Thailand.

Thailand

Tourists warned to avoid protests in Bangkok

BANGKOK - Tourists in the Thai capital should brace for more traffic than usual and avoid sites near anti-government protests this weekend that authorities fear could turn violent, the government spok

Tourism Authority Of Thailand Update

Political protests cause minor disruptions to Thailand tourism

Only superficial disruption has been caused to the Thailand tourism industry, as most residents and visitors were unaffected.

Americans In Thailand Warned

US Embassy warns Americans to avoid Thai protests

BANGKOK, Thailand — The U.S.

Russia

Protests as tourists flood site of Solzhenitsyn's novel

Solovetsky Islands, Russia - It may be an awesome photo: the soaring cupolas of the monastery rise from Russia's White Sea just as Alexander Solzhenitsyn described them, but snap-happy tourists at the

China-Tibet

China, Tibet, the Olympics and tourism: Crisis or opportunity?

The recent disturbing events in Tibet and China’s heavy handed response to Tibetan protests reveal the current state of political leadership in China and the timidity of international response.

Protests Affect Tourism In Dharamshala

Tibetan émigrés make noise, local businesses suffer - welcome to Dharamshala

The Chinese crackdown in Tibet and its fallback in Dharamsala has severely impacted the tourism business.

Over 20,000 Tibetan refugees are living in Dharamshala and tourism is the mainstay of its economy.

Pappi Kumar has been running a restaurant on lease for a year. He said that there has been no cancellations so far, but no new ... read more

Peru

Five foreign tourists detained for taking part in protests in Peru

Five foreign tourists were detained by Peru's national police in Cusco for taking part in protests against a new tourism law that facilitates the concession of cultural sites and the expansion of hotels in the region.