Southeast Asia Travel News | Update February 15

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update February 15

Jeju Air to resume flights from Incheon to Hanoi, HCMC as tourism picks up
South Korea’s low-cost carrier Jeju Air will resume air services from Incheon to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from April 20 after three years of suspension due to Covid.
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Vietnam Airlines resumes Ha Noi – Kuala Lumpur air route
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced it will resume its Ha Noi – Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) air route after three years of suspension, along with the incentive programmes for passengers.
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Direct Flights Between Vientiane and Kuala Lumpur to Return in March
Direct Air Asia flights between Vientiane and Kuala Lumpur are scheduled to return in late March operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
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THAI restarts flights to China
Thai Airways International will operate 14 weekly flights to five destinations in China following the country’s border reopening last month
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Singapore and Vietnam Airlines to Explore Codeshare Flights
Singapore and Vietnam airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore codeshare opportunities that would facilitate better connectivity between the two countries and even possibly other destinations further afield.
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SalamAir to fly to Kuala Lumpur
SalamAir will introduce flights from Muscat to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, its 36th destination starting 3 July 2023.
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AirAsia X recommences direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Busan
AirAsia X has announced further expansion into South Korea with direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Busan, connecting the largest coastal city in the country with Southeast Asia and beyond. The route is operated three times weekly. Passengers on the inaugural flight were sent off by Dato’ Fam Lee Ee, AirAsia X Board of Director, and Benyamin Ismail, CEO, AirAsia X Malaysia. Upon landing in Busan, they were welcomed by representatives of Busan Tourism Organisation.
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Indonesia’s tourism industry is now aiming for ‘quality over quantity’
On February 3rd, Indonesia announced several tourism recovery strategies on the sidelines of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2023, which took place from February 2 to 5 in Yogyakarta. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Agency of Tourism and Creative Economy presented a number of efforts and policies taken to accelerate the post-pandemic recovery of the tourism and creative economy sector in Indonesia.
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Southeast Asia Travel News | Update February 13

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update February 13

SalamAir to fly to Kuala Lumpur
SalamAir will introduce flights from Muscat to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, its 36th destination starting 3 July 2023.
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AirAsia X recommences direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Busan
AirAsia X has announced further expansion into South Korea with direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Busan, connecting the largest coastal city in the country with Southeast Asia and beyond. The route is operated three times weekly. Passengers on the inaugural flight were sent off by Dato’ Fam Lee Ee, AirAsia X Board of Director, and Benyamin Ismail, CEO, AirAsia X Malaysia. Upon landing in Busan, they were welcomed by representatives of Busan Tourism Organisation.
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Indonesia’s tourism industry is now aiming for ‘quality over quantity’
On February 3rd, Indonesia announced several tourism recovery strategies on the sidelines of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2023, which took place from February 2 to 5 in Yogyakarta. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Agency of Tourism and Creative Economy presented a number of efforts and policies taken to accelerate the post-pandemic recovery of the tourism and creative economy sector in Indonesia.
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Three Southeast Asian countries where you can apply for digital nomad visas
Southeast Asia is well known for its tropical weather and cheap cost of living, making it an ideal place for foreigners to work remotely. However, only three countries now offer visas specifically for digital nomads.
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Vietravel Airlines opens new route to Bangkok
Vietravel Airlines has just unveiled a new international route from HCMC to Bangkok as part of an effort to expand its flight network between Vietnam and Thailand.
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Tourists arriving in Thailand without a prior visa: updates February 2023
hailand is no exception to the worldwide rule that immigration entry procedures depend on your nationality. Below we list some of the most popular countries – which provide the majority of tourists to Thailand – and update the rules for those who have not obtained a prior visa before departure at their local Thai embassy.
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Southeast Asia Travel News | Update February 10

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update February 10

Thai PM sees over 30 million foreign tourists this year
Thailand’s prime minister is confident the country will receive more than 30 million foreign tourists this year as the economically vital tourism sector gathers steam, a government spokesperson said on Tuesday.
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Malaysia to host inaugural PATA Destination Experience Forum and Mart 2023
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the PATA Destination Experience Forum and Mart 2023 (PDFM 2023) from June 21-23 this year. The event will be held in Kuching, the capital city of Sarawak, Malaysia.
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AirAsia Philippines resumes China flights
AirAsia Philippines is returning to key economic hubs in China, starting with weekly flights to Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and the special administrative region of Macao during February and March.
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ASEAN Tourism Awards 2023 honors 14 Vietnamese units
The ASEAN Tourism Awards 2023 is an annual event held to honor localities and units with high-quality tourism products and services, contributing to the sustainable development of tourism destinations in the ASEAN region. At the Award Ceremony, Vietnam is proud to have 14 crowded units.
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Vietnam Airlines to reoperate 5 flight routes to China
According to Vietnam Airlines, in March and April this year, the airline will operate 5 flights connecting between Vietnam and China, adding to the restoration of 9 over 10 flight routes to China as before the pandemic outbreak.
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Thailand’s first ever seaplane airline to launch this sum
Thailand‘s first-ever seaplane airline ‘Siam Seaplane‘ is preparing to launch this summer to take the kingdom’s tourism industry to the next level.
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Jeju Air to resume flights from Incheon to Hanoi, HCMC as tourism picks up
South Korea’s low-cost carrier Jeju Air will resume air services from Incheon to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from April 20 after three years of suspension due to Covid.
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Southeast Asia Travel News | Update February 8

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update February 8

Lux Travel DMC is Ready to Open for Change at ITB Berlin 2023
Lux Travel DMC, an award-winning Asia’s Leading Luxury Destination Management Company announces to attend ITB Berlin from 7-9 March 2023 at Messe Berlin, Germany. Lux Travel DMC is looking forward to having meeting networking opportunities with buyers and partners from all around the world.
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Accor, Ennismore accelerate expansion across Southeast Asia
The regional growth strategy of Accor and Ennismore includes 28 openings across Southeast Asia, including Vietnam.
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MAI lifts flights in Asia
Myanmar Airways International increases frequencies on key routes in Asia during February and extends the validity of Chinese New Year fares to March.
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SalamAir to Launch Flights Between Muscat and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Oman-based airline, SalamAir has unveiled plans to launch direct flights between Muscat and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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AirAsia X Resumes Direct Flights Between KL and Busan, South Korea
AirAsia X (AAX) has launched direct flights between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Busan (PUS), the largest coastal city in South Korea.
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‘Amazing Thailand Experience Forum’ showcasing luxury travel to North American travel advisors
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) New York and Toronto Offices in partnership with Air Canada, THAI Smile Airways, and various partners in Thailand are holding the ‘Amazing Thailand Experience Forum’ in Bangkok and Khao Lak (Phang-nga) from 5-15 February, 2023.
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Lux Travel DMC is Ready to Open for Change at ITB Berlin 2023

Lux Travel DMC, an award-winning Asia’s Leading Luxury Destination Management Company announces to attend ITB Berlin from 7-9 March 2023 at Messe Berlin, Germany. Lux Travel DMC is looking forward to having meeting networking opportunities with buyers and partners from all around the world.

After a year of bad news from all around the world, the tourism industry is looking for a reunion to get back on track. Therefore, ITB Berlin this year, with the slogan of “Open for change”, will be an ideal venue for renowned companies such as Lux Travel DMC to contact in person with partners and to share their strong recovery stories. This is also an annual event that Lux Travel DMC has attended since its first presentation in 2006. Mr. Pham Ha, the Founder, and CEO, representing Lux Group, will attend this event to promote the company’s unique experiences and high-end services. The company also hopes to establish trade contacts, meet with existing partners and acquire new contacts at ITB Berlin 2023.

Lux Travel DMC at ITB Berlin

Lux Travel DMC was founded in 2005 to provide high-end and customized travel services to Southeast Asia destinations. Lux Travel DMC has received various travel awards both domestically and internationally, including World Travel Awards 2022, and has been mentioned in prominent tourism and business journals such as Forbes Vietnam, TTG Asia, TTG Luxury, Travel Weekly USA, and others. As a leading destination organization in Asia. They aspire to deliver happiness to employees, partners, and consumers.

For more than 50 years, the Internationale Tourismus-Börse Berlin, commonly known as the ITB Berlin, has functioned as a business catalyst within the travel and tourism ecosystem. ITB Berlin, as the world leading Travel Trade Show, provides a forum for customers, trade visitors, and buyers to exchange knowledge, and trends, and connect within the travel sector. After three years of pandemic-related trade fair restrictions, the ITB Berlin 2023 will come back with its first pure B2B tourist trade exhibition. This event will be held over three days, from Tuesday, March 7 to Thursday, March 9, 2023, rather than the usual five. For this new format, nearly 10.000 exhibitors and 110.000 attendees from 180 countries over the world are expected to present at ITB Berlin. The ITB Exhibitor Award will be given to exceptional exhibitor representations. 

The theme of this year’s ITB Berlin is “open for change,” and the Lux Travel DMC team is eager to share our story and vision. We’re looking forward to introducing our new Southeast Asia trips and development opportunities in the 2023 tourism sector. Lux Travel DMC would like to work together for more social, sustainable, and ethical tourism. 

If you are looking for Southeast Asia destination specialists, please contact us or visit Hall 26A, Stand 113 at ITB Berlin 2023 to be informed about all of the Lux Travel DMC’s travel services. 

You may schedule an appointment with Lux Travel DMC by filling out the form on the link here

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Southeast Asia Travel News | Update February 6

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update February 6

Qantas to Launch Flights Between Melbourne and Jakarta, Indonesia
Qantas has unveiled plans to launch direct flights between Melbourne and Jakarta, Indonesia.
Subject to regulatory and government approval, the national carrier will operate thrice weekly return flights between the two cities using widebody Airbus A330 aircraft, starting 16 April 2023.
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Batik Air adds Singapore service
Batik Air, a member of the Lion Air Group, will launch a direct flight from Yogyakarta Kulonprogo International Airport to Changi International Airport in Singapore, starting 30 January 2023.
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Foreign tourists find Vietnam ‘very safe’
Foreign tourists say Vietnam is safer than their hometowns, even though phone snatching and dishonest taxis are still here.
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Airbnb Says Thailand #1 Outbound Destination for Chinese Travellers
Based on Airbnb guest searches in China on 27 December 2022 – one day after the government’s announcement of the planned lifting of inbound quarantine requirements – Thailand ranked as the #1 preferred overseas destination.
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Luxury yachts to enter Vietnam in 2023
After Silversea Cruises and TUI Cruises, recently, a luxury cruise of the Royal Caribbean International has added Vietnam to their journey.
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Southeast Asia Travel News | Update February 3

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update February 3

Singapore Airlines Launches Free Unlimited In-Flight Wi-Fi for Select Passengers
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has rolled out complimentary unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi for all Business Class customers, as well as its PPS Club members and PPS Club supplementary card holders.
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Hanoi ranked 5th, HCMC 14th safest tourist city in Southeast Asia
Hanoi ranked fifth and Ho Chi Minh City 14th on the safety index among Southeast Asia’s 20 tourist cities published by statistics site Numbeo recently.
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Qatar Airways Launches Thrice Daily Flights to Phuket, Thailand
Qatar Airways will launch a third daily flight between Doha and the popular holiday destination of Phuket, starting from 1 February 2023.
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Batik Air adds Kuala Lumpur flight
Batik Air, a member of Lion Air Group, launches a new direct flight from Yogyakarta to Kuala Lumpur, starting 31 January 31, 2023.
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World’s Trending Destinations call out Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City
Tripadvisor, a leading digital travel platform, announced the top 25 World’s Trending Destinations in their Travelers’ Choice 2023 Best of the Best. #2 and #11 in the list are Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam respectively.
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Emirates restores Aussie flights
Emirates will relaunch its daily direct flight between Singapore and Melbourne from 26 March 2023 as part of its frequency ramp-up to Sydney and Melbourne in response to strong travel demand.
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Thai e-visa system expanded, upgraded
The Thai e-visa system has been expanded and upgraded, so tourists from around the world will soon be able to apply for Thai visas more easily.
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