Thứ Ba, 29 tháng 11, 2022

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 29 Nov

Vietnam among safest travel destinations in Southeast Asia: US security company
Vietnam has been classified as a “moderate risk” country for travelers along with Malaysia and Brunei by Global Guardian, a duty of care firm specializing in travel risk.
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Luxury Travel and yachting trends revealed for 2023 – 2027
From Gen Alpha Design to High-Impact Conservation, a new forecast from Globetrender and elite adventure travel company Pelorus reveals the trends defining luxury travel and yachting over the next five years.
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Air Canada to Start Direct Flights to Thailand in December
Air Canada has announced that it will launch a direct flight to Bangkok next month. This would also be convenient for people traveling between Laos and North America.
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Deeper and further on the Mekong
Pandaw is introducing a new river expedition that commences sailings in October 2023, exploring the Mekong Delta in more detail and venturing further to Northeast Cambodia’s Kratie, home to the famous Mekong River dolphins.
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Thứ Sáu, 25 tháng 11, 2022

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 25 November

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 25 November

Southeast Asian countries race to attract wealthy foreign tourists for longer stays
While Southeast Asian neighbors are vying for wealthy foreigners by launching ‘golden visas’ with maximum stays of up to 20 years, Vietnam still makes no headway with its one-month visa policy.
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Hai Phong among the world’s 10 coolest third cities: Australian magazine
Australian travel magazine Traveller has listed Hai Phong City in northern Vietnam among the world’s 10 coolest third cities that remain uncrowded.

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THAI adds flights to Singapore
BANGKOK, 25 November 2022: Thai Airways International will increase its Bangkok-Singapore roundtrip flights from 21 to 28 per week starting 12 December 2022 to serve travel demand going into the festive holiday season.
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AirAsia flies Chiang Mai – Singapore
CHIANG MAI, 22 November 2022: AirAsia will add a new route, ‘Chiang Mai-Singapore’, effective 1 February 2023, flying every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
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Thứ Hai, 21 tháng 11, 2022

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 21 Nov

Over 5,000 Vietnamese accommodations receive Booking.com’s sustainability badge
Digital travel platform Booking.com has granted its Travel Sustainable badge to 5,093 accommodations in Vietnam since the launch of the program one year ago.
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Joyful street carnival of 2022 Ninh Binh Festival
A joyful street carnival and music festival within the framework of the 2022 Ninh Binh Festival 2022, themed “Trang An Heritage Connection”, was held in Ninh Binh province.
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Top 10 Things to See and Do in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand!
The largest province in Thailand is Nakhon Ratchasima, and is also known as Isan, combining stunning natural beauty with fascinating Khmer-era culture and history. Here are a few of the best things to do and see in Nakhon Ratchasima.
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Air Canada to launch direct flights to Thailand next month
Air Canada will launch direct flights to Thailand next month. A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will service the route, flying between Bangkok and Vancouver four days per week. It will be the first direct service linking North America and Thailand in 10 years.
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Google Wallet Launches in Thailand and Vietnam
Google Wallet is a digital wallet that allows one to securely store credit and debit cards, tickets, passes, keys, and IDs. It was launched in 12 countries including Thailand and Vietnam on Wednesday.
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Thứ Năm, 17 tháng 11, 2022

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 18 Nov

Images of Hue cultural heritage to be promoted at Phu Bai Intl’ Airport
20 posters featuring pictures of heritage, cultural landscapes, typical global values of Hue heritage were recently introduced along the entrance and exit way of Phu Bai International Airport in a promotion campaign by Hue Monuments Conservation Center.
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Myanmar revives annual travel mart
The Myanmar Tourism Marketing Association confirms it will host the return of Myanmar Tourism Mart in a virtual format from 28 to 30 November 2022.
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Celebrity lines up 2024-2025 sailings
Singapore, 17 November 2022: Celebrity Cruises announces its most ambitious season of sailings ever, with nearly 500 departures for the 2024-2025 season.
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SpiceJet launches new direct flight between Thailand and India
Budget Indian airline SpiceJet launched direct flights between Pune in India and Bangkok in Thailand operating four days per week. SpiceJet also flies directly from Bangkok to Delhi and Kolkata.
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Thailand expands e-Visa service to 23 countries worldwide
Thailand just expanded its e-Visa service to nine additional embassies and consulates worldwide. A Thai visa can now be obtained online in 23 countries.
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Thứ Hai, 14 tháng 11, 2022

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 15 Nov

Crowne Plaza launches new study on blended travel
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts will be partnering with three influencers from Vietnam to discuss the future of blended travel at an exclusive event at Crowne Plaza Vinh Yen City Center.
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Ninh Binh boasts advantages for developing sport tourism
Sport tourism is a new development trend of the tourism sector that brings great benefits to localities. With diverse terrain, magnificent landscape, unique historical and cultural values, Ninh Binh province has great potential and advantages to develop sport tourism.
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AirAsia revives Kaohsiung flights
AirAsia celebrated its post-pandemic inaugural flight to Kaohsiung from Kuala Lumpur on 12 November, ending two years of no air connectivity between the cities.
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THAI bullish on rehab progress
Thai Airways International will reconnect with Asia Pacific airlines for interline partnerships, capitalising on the opportunities to re-establish Bangkok as a hub feeding TG’s long-haul network.
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Singapore famtrip surveys tourism seaports and destinations of Ba Ria Vung Tau and Kien Giang provinces
During 8th – 9th November 2022, the delegation including representatives of Singapore cruise lines, tour operators, and Singapore Tourism Board had a survey of seaports and destinations in Ba Ria Vung Tau, Kien Giang provinces. It is within the framework of the 16th meeting of the Vietnam – Singapore Tourism Cooperation.
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Thứ Năm, 10 tháng 11, 2022

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 11 Nov

New Gulfstream G700 makes debut in Vietnam
Gulfstream Aerospace’s G700 has made a debut in Vietnam and Asia-Pacific as part of the new ultra-long-range twinjet’s world tour.
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Hoi An to offer various heritage promotion activities
According to the Hoi An Centre for Culture, Sports, Radio and Television, from 23rd November to 7th December 2022, Hoi An will organise a number of events.
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BA flies double daily to London
British Airways adds its second daily flight from Singapore to London Heathrow. With this additional flight, for the first time, British Airways returns to its pre-pandemic schedule to Singapore.
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Cruise ships return to Singapore
Life for Singapore’s ship spotters took a turn for the better during the year’s second half as cruises made a comeback in Southeast Asia.
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Thứ Ba, 8 tháng 11, 2022

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 9 Nov

THAI rebuilds flight network
Thai Airways International will increase flights to twice daily on the Bangkok-Melbourne route to support tourism and trade ties between Thailand and Australia.
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Robust sales response at regional fairs in Philippines 
Regional travel fairs are garnering record sales leads and results according to the latest assessment by the Tourism Promotion Board as the Philippines tourism industry embarks on recovery.
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Emirates names Thailand manager
Emirates has appointed Mohammed Alwahedi as its new country manager for Thailand as demand picks up for inbound and outbound international travel
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Mekong Delta, Vietnam being one of the best places in Jan 2023
Kick off a fresh year of 2023 with exploration and excitement by hitting the road in January and make your life the most memorable year after long days under the weather. Mekong Delta, Vietnam – among top 10 most ideal places for January 2023 travel hit list of Time Out, will surely offer visitors with blue sky and nature harmony.
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Thứ Hai, 7 tháng 11, 2022

A New Non-stop Flight Launched From Hanoi – London

Following Vietnam Airlines, the new non-stop flight between Hanoi and London (Gatwick) builds on its prior successes in connecting Vietnam and the UK by providing more worthwhile travel options for citizens of the two nations.

On October 30, flight QH93 making the route Hanoi – London officially landed at London Gatwick Airport (London, England). This is Bamboo Airways‘ first regular commercial flight, marking the opening of a direct route connecting Hanoi capital with London (UK) via London Gatwick Airport. This airport is known as the second largest international airport in the UK and the 9th busiest airport in Europe, which is an ideal base for many international flights to Europe. In fact, Gatwick has direct coach, bus, and excellent train connections to over 100 UK towns and cities, making it simpler for travelers to navigate after takeoffs.

With the aim of connecting many other continents, Bamboo Airways plans to operate this regular route with a frequency of 1 round trip per week every Saturday. The appropriate flight time is more than 12 hours, significantly saving time compared to transit flights.

“The nonstop service to London Gatwick Airport is the next stage in our expansion plan to the UK market, which is regarded as a major gateway to Europe, hence encouraging connectivity Vietnam to other continents. We anticipate that Bamboo Airways’ warm demeanor and services that are focused on the global market will win over customers and boost Vietnamese aviation’s reputation.” said Nguyen Manh Quan, CEO of Bamboo Airways.

36 Old Streets – A Soulful Part of Hanoi, Vietnam

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The arrival of this airlines at London Gatwick brings a very welcome addition to our operation, according to Jonathan Pollard, Chief Commercial Officer of Gatwick Airport. “Vietnam is a lovely country, offering a wealth of wonderful sights including stunning beaches, national parks, temples and colorful streets and vibrant night markets, so we are happy Gatwick travelers can now connect to Vietnam’s capital city and beyond so effortlessly, thanks to Bamboo’s first-rate network.” He stated.

There is no doubt that Vietnam is emerging as a favorite destination for European tourists in general, especially UK visitors.

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Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 3 Nov

Carriers to add 8,000 flights to meet Tet travel demand
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has green-lighted the addition of 8,000 flights, up 32% against normal, to cater to higher travel demand during Tet, Vietnam’s biggest holiday.
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Phu Quoc dismantles bungalows in marine sanctuary
Authorities in Phu Quoc Island off the southern Kien Giang Province on Monday started demolishing eight bungalows built illegally on a marine protected area.
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Royal Caribbean visits Phuket
Asia’s largest cruise ship, Spectrum of the Seas, will embark on longer itineraries, with Phuket as one of the primary stops on four to seven-night cruises.
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Buy a ticket plant a tree
Cathay Pacific of Singapore announced Tuesday its latest ‘1 Ticket, 1 Tree’ initiative across Southeast Asia to plant trees in various mangrove forests across the region.
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Thứ Ba, 1 tháng 11, 2022

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 1 Nov

10 Vietnam resorts named among Asia’s most luxurious
Ten hotels and resorts in Da Nang, Phu Quoc, Hoi An, Vung Tau and Cam Ranh have been honored among Asia’s most luxurious at this year’s World Luxury Hotel Awards.
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Foreigners happy with e-visa progress, await new breakthroughs
Many foreign tourists are happy with the improvements in e-visa issuance by Vietnam, a far cry from long waiting times and slow processing on the first days after reopening.
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PG doubles daily to Siem Reap
Bangkok Airways increased flights, 30 October, from its home base at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Siem Reap in Cambodia and to Trat on the eastern seaboard of Thailand.
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Ant Group grows partnership with STB
Ant Group and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have expanded their cooperation to promote cross-border travel to Singapore.
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