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Thailand announces new stimulus visa measures to boost economy
Thailand recently increased the number of countries covered under its visa exemption programme from 57 to 93 in a bid to stimulate its economy through tourism.
ITE Hong Kong 2024 draws in record number of participants at 4th in-person expo
Hong Kong’s ITE2024 reported a record number of participants at its fourth in-person iteration following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Travel+Leisure hails Koh Samui as Asia Pacific’s 2024 best island destination
Travel+Leisure hailed Koh Samui in Thailand as its Best Asia-Pacific Island Destination at the 2024 run of its annual Luxury Awards.
Philippines hailed Asia’s best cruise port of call
The Philippines received the prestigious Best Port of Call award at this year’s Asia Cruise Awards in recognition of its efforts to boost tourism through the cruise sector.
BigPay expands financial network into Thailand
BigPay recently expanded its digital financial services network into Thailand, bringing in a new-generation solution that both locals and travellers can use.
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc claims #2 spot among World’s Best Islands 2024
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc came in at second place in Travel+Leisure’s World’s Best Islands list, scoring 94.41 out of 100, just short of one point behind the Maldives.
Hong Kong’s Bar Leone makes history at Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024
Bar Leone in Hong Kong Central made history at Asia’s Best Bars 2024 when it became the very first new entry to the list to take the top spot.
Nearly 2,000 respond to call for Air New Zealand pilot cadets
Nearly 2,000 applicants expressed their interest to join the Mangōpare Air New Zealand Pilot Cadetship programme, proof that aviation is a dream industry for many New Zealand citizens.
Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts unveils its 15th Wonder in Vietnam
Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts makes its debut in Southeast Asia through the 15th Wonder in its portfolio: Gran Meliá Nha Trang.
Air Astana supports SAF development efforts in Kazakhstan
Air Astana with KazMunayGas co-financed a pre-feasibility study on the production and utilization of SAF in Kazakhstan, initiated by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and supported by the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan.
Six Niseko hotels receive Michelin Keys
Six hotels in Niseko, Japan’s winter playground, achieved coveted Michelin Keys as the hospitality rating system debuted in the country.
Malaysia’s Batik Air is Etihad’s 38th codeshare partner
Etihad Airways and Batik Air Malaysia announced the launch of a codeshare partnership geared towards improving connectivity for their passengers.
Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai accredited as premier medical travel destination
Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) awarded Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai its prestigious Accreditation for Medical Travel Services.
Inaugural Malaysia TDM Travel Excellence Awards opens nominations
Travel Daily Media (TDM) is set to cast the spotlight on the regional travel sector, particularly in Malaysia which has been one of the most dynamic over the past year.
Better transportation, infrastructure seen as keys to improve Philippine tourism
Philippine transportation secretary Jaime Bautista pointed out the importance of a robust transport sector with regard to boosting tourism in the country.
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