Tourism
Japan's Inbound Tourism Spending Hits Record $48 Billion in 2025
Foreign visitors spent a record 7.2 trillion yen in Japan during 2025, as the weak yen and cultural tourism boom drove a surge in arrivals from Southeast Asia and the West.
Tourism
Tourism
Asian Tourism Recovery Reaches 85% of Pre-Pandemic Levels
International tourist arrivals across Asia-Pacific hit 85% of pre-pandemic levels through November, with Japan and Southeast Asia driving the recovery.
Currencies
Thai Baht Drops to Three-Year Low as Tourism Recovery Stalls
The Thai baht slid to 37.2 per dollar, a three-year low, as Chinese tourist arrivals continued to lag pre-pandemic levels by 30%.