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EVA Air makes its debut in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
EVA Air recently hit a major milestone in its sustainability journey through its debut on the DJSI Emerging Markets Indices.
Pakistan Travel Mart 2025 opens 31st January
Pakistan Travel Mart 2025 is slated to open on 31st January and will run till 2nd February at the Expo Centre in Karachi.
Laos and China to introduce QR code system connecting their payment networks
Laos' Lao National Payment Network Company Limited (LAPNet) and China’s UnionPay International (UPI) formally signed an agreement to introduce a QR code-based system connecting the two countries’ payment networks.
New developmental blueprint could exponentially boost tourism growth in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) seeks to increase the additional value generated by tourism to US$15.46 billion by 2029.
Japan lowers travel advisory for Mindanao in the southern Philippines
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs deescalated travel advisories in some parts of Mindanao in the southern Philippines last month, affirming that the region is safe for tourists.
3.5 million tourists make their way to Cambodia for New Year’s Eve
Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism (MOT) reported that 3.54 million tourists made their way to the country for the last days of 2024.
Taiwan reports over 7.85 million tourist arrivals in 2024
The Taiwan Tourism Administration announced that international arrivals to the country exceeded 7.85 million in 2024.
Plaza Premium Group teams up with Egypt Aviation Services and Cairo Airport Company
Hong Kong-based airport hospitality services provider Plaza Premium Group (PPG), together with Egypt Aviation Services (EAS) and Cairo Airport Company (CAC), announced a strategic joint venture.
Philippines’ participation at 2024 global travel events proves fruitful
The Philippines' Department of Tourism reports that it secured a total of around US$49 million in sales leads from its participation in global tourism events throughout 2024.
Singapore Airlines teams up with Le Labo for new amenity kits
Singapore Airlines recently collaborated with New York-based toiletries brand Le Labo Fragrances for its new amenity kit for business class passengers.
Philippine Bureau of Immigration reports post-holiday increase in daily departures
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) is currently looking at a significant increase in daily departures throughout the first two weeks of the new year.
UPDATE: Jeju Air offices and Muan International Airport raided by SoKor authorities
South Korean authorities are presently conducting search-and-seizure operations to aid the ongoing investigation into the deadly Jeju Air crash.
IATA releases statement on Azerbaijan Airlines crash
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for a thorough, impartial, and transparent investigation into the tragic crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243.
150,000 tourists make their way to southern Thailand for the holidays
Over 150,000 tourists from neighbouring countries spent the holidays in Southern Thailand during the last weeks of 2024, contributing over 1 billion Baht to the local economy.
Indonesian Ministry of Tourism holds welcome ceremonies at three key hubs
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism kicked off 2025 with a special welcome ceremony for foreign arrivals at the country’s three major entry points Bali, Jakarta, and the Riau Islands.
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