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Flyadeal joins IATA
flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s youngest and region’s fastest growing low-cost carrier, has joined IATA, the airline industry’s leading trade association.
Vietnam seeks to boost wellness tourism sector
Thanks to increasing interest in holistic wellness, Vietnam reports that its wellness tourism sector is working to be at par with and to even surpass its regional peers.
Japan reduces visa slots for Filipino travellers to mitigate overtourism
As part of the Japanese government’s drive against overtourism, the Japanese Embassy in the Philippines recently decreased application slots for Filipinos seeking to enter the country as tourists.
Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa attains Green Globe Certification
Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa recently achieved the prestigious Green Globe Certification in recognition of its ongoing sustainability measures.
Air New Zealand: “2024 was a busy year for us”
Air New Zealand reports that 2024 proved to be yet another monumental year, hitting numerous milestones as it gears up to celebrate its 85th anniversary.
TAT introduces the Amazing Thailand Romance Month Privileges for February
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) introduces its Amazing Thailand Romance Month Privileges campaign.
New Zealand relaxes visa requirements for digital nomads
Immigration New Zealand announced that it has relaxed visa requirements specifically for digital nomads in a bid to boost inbound tourism.
Asian Development Bank and Ayala Corporation to work on electric mobility systems in the Philippines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corporation signed a US$100 million financing package for the development of electric mobility systems in the Philippines.
PATA extends partnership with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has extended its partnership with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) for an additional three years (2024–2027) to continue the publication of the Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts reports.
Asia Pacific’s Adventure Tourism potential revealed in 2024 ATDI
The recent release of the 2024 Adventure Tourism Development Index (ATDI) report provides a fresh post-pandemic look at the adventure tourism landscape
China and India agree to resume direct commercial flights
China and India have agreed to resume direct commercial flights for the first time in five years. Confirming the development, China’s Foreign Ministry also said it had agreed to reopen Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar in western Tibet to Indian pilgrims this year.
Air Astana launches nonstop flights between Almaty and Mumbai
Air Astana is celebrating 20 years of connecting Kazakhstan and India by expanding its services with the launch of a new direct route between Almaty and Mumbai, set to commence on April 20, 2025.
Greater Bay Airlines cancels 128 flights for Feb and March
In a Press statement Greater Bay Airlines(GBA) states that due to the delay in new aircraft delivery and the need for regular inspection for some of our existing aircraft, their overall flight schedule has been impacted, resulting in cancellations of 128 flights (or 64 roundtrip flights) in February and March 2025 involving approximately 5,500 passengers.
IATA: Global air passenger demand reaches record high in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2024 full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance showing record high demand.
“Dream of the Desert”, the first five-star luxury train in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia Railways and Italian hospitality company Arsenale have unveiled the final designs of the Dream of the Desert train, the first five-star luxury train in the Middle East.
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