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Union of Myanmar Travel Association announces its training programme for tour and travel operators
The Union of Myanmar Travel Association (UMTA) has opened the call for applicants for its 2025 Tour Operator and Travel Operation Management Programme.
Azerbaijan Airlines to resume Baku-Tehran route this September
Azerbaijan flag-carrier Azerbaijan Airlines announced the resumption of its Baku-Tehran route from 1st September.
Cambodia’s tourism sector continues to see strong growth
Cambodia reports that its tourism sector continues to recover in the post-pandemic era, as shown by the figures in its mid-year report.
Thailand introduces pilot programme to let travellers change cryptocurrency to baht
Thailand announced the introduction of a test programme allowing visitors to the country to convert cryptocurrency into baht for local payments.
Labuan Bajo’s Bishop Regus calls for tourism that protects people and nature
Bishop Maksimus Regus of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Labuan Bajo in Indonesia opened the 2025 Festival Golo Koe (FGK) by calling on the government and private sector to ensure that tourism never becomes a stage for greed and exploitation.
Bamboo-structured Garrya Mù Cang Chải officially opens
Garrya Mù Cang Chải has opened its doors as the world’s largest bamboo-structured resort, blending immersive wellness, cultural authenticity and quiet luxury.
Philippine Airlines offers more flights to Siargao via Clark and Cebu
Philippine Airlines now offers more routes to the island paradise of Siargao through flight options taking off from Clark and Cebu.
Luxury developments put Laguna Phuket on the residential destination map for Russian buyers
Laguna Phuket has noted a significant increase in Russian buyers who are looking at the Thai island paradise as a home where they can live a safe, peaceful, and affordable lifestyle.
China-Laos-Thailand railway initiative to boost economic growth in Southeast Asia
Experts at the Conference on Logistics and Tourism Promotion Along the China-Laos-Thailand Railway declared that new inroads to cooperation could be made via better transportation connectivity in the region.
Cebu Pacific doubles seating capacity for three domestic routes
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific announced today, 21st August, that it is doubling the seat capacity for flights via Bohol, Iloilo, and Puerto Princesa.
Tantawan Tented Camp is now part of Dusit International
Leading Thai hospitality management company Dusit International expands its sustainable hospitality vision as it takes over the management of Tantawan
Busan reports that Taiwanese make up the majority of city’s foreign visitors
Tourism authorities in the South Korean city of Busan report that Taiwanese travellers make up the largest group among foreign visitors.
Philippine Civil Aeronautics Board calls on airlines to provide timely updates on flight status
A directive issued by the Philippine Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) is asking airlines to provide timely and accurate updates on flight status for their passengers.
Vietjet breaks ground for its aircraft maintenance centre in Long Thanh
Vietjet formally broke ground for its state-of-the-art Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Center at Long Thanh International Airport.
Museum of Ice Cream Singapore beguiles visitors with new attractions
Following a sprinkle-filled refresh in April 2025, the Museum of Ice Cream Singapore (MOIC) invites sweet-toothed fans of all ages, cultures, and communities into an irresistible wonderland of colour, creativity and ice cream, creating sweet memories and unleashing their inner child.
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