Asia
Thailand surpasses 35 million arrivals target for this year
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that international tourist arrivals for this year surpassed its target of 35 million visitors, generating over 1.8 trillion Baht in tourism revenue.
Japan Airlines makes it to Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index
Japan Airlines (JAL) made it into the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific) for its third consecutive year.
BREAKING NEWS: Jeju Air crash now South Korea’s deadliest air disaster
South Korean authorities have confirmed that all 175 passengers and four crew members aboard Jeju Air 7C2216 perished aboard the ill-fated flight.
South Korea extends K-ETA exemption for Singaporeans till 2025
The South Korean government announced the extension of its Korea Electronic Travel Authorisation (K-ETA) exemption for Singaporean travelers till the end of 2025.
Thai e-Visa system goes online on 1st January
Beginning Wednesday, 1st January 2025, global travellers may apply for a Thai electronic visa (e-Visa) through the official website.
Singapore arrivals go past the 15-million mark in November
Singapore logged around 15.13 million visitor arrivals as of 30th November 2024, meaning that it has surpassed the lower range of the arrivals estimate for this year.
Regular flights boost numbers to Central Philippine city of Borongan
The latest report from the city government of Borongan, Eastern Samar in the Central Philippines shows that 85,000 tourist arrivals made their way in from January to September 2024.
Metta Voyage introduces new initiative for luxury travel in Southeast Asia
Destination management company Metta Voyage announced its latest transformative initiative to redefine luxury travel for discerning international tourists within Southeast Asia, particularly in Vietnam.
NCL’s Norwegian Spirit makes its way to the Northern Philippines
Norwegian Cruise Line vessel Norwegian Spirit docked at the Port of Currimao, Ilocos Norte in the Northern Philippines on Wednesday, 25th December.
Shangri-La Group makes its Cambodian debut with Shangri-La Phnom Penh
The Shangri-La Group announced the official opening of the Shangri-La Phnom Penh on Saturday, 28th December.
Chulalongkorn University introduces Halal Route app for Muslim travellers to Thailand
Chulalongkorn University’s Halal Science Centre of Thailand recently launched a new travel app called Halal Route.
Selangor launches official campaign portal for Visit Selangor Year 2025
Selangor officially launched its digital campaign portal and introduced its official mascot Spark the Firefly on Saturday, 21st December.
Luang Prabang reports significant increase in foreign arrivals for 2024
Lonely Planet reports that over 1.9 million domestic and foreign visitors visited Luang Prabang province in the first 11 months of 2024.
Thailand’s Amazing Muay Thai series comes to spectacular conclusion
Amazing Muay Thai: Road to Rajadamnern finished off with a magnificent evening of masterful combat on Friday, 20th December.
Experts report on travel trends in Bali for 2024
Academics from the Unud Tourism Excellence Center in Bali recently presented their findings regarding tourism trends and traveler habits for the past 12 months.
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