Southeast Asia Travel News | Update December 30

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update December 30

Vietnam gets mere 3.6 million foreign tourists in 2022 despite early reopening
Vietnam has only received 3.6 million foreign tourists this year, or around 70% of its target.
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Russians flock to Thailand as tourism rebounds from collapse
Thailand is receiving an influx of Russian visitors, with data showing monthly arrivals doubling in November and up nearly seven times from September, far outpacing rises from other countries in the run-up to peak travel season.
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Vietnam voted Asia’s best culinary destination for first time
Industry experts and globetrotters have named Vietnam “Asia’s best culinary destination” at this year’s World Culinary Awards for the first time.
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Indonesia to Keep Loose Entry Rules for Chinese Visitors
INDONESIA has no plans to tighten restrictions for travellers from China, keeping its looser Covid-19 policy for international visitors despite a recent surge in cases.
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Philippines prioritizes Middle Eastern tourists for 2023
The Philippine government has announced that attracting tourists from the Middle East and neighboring Muslim-majority countries is among its top priorities for 2023.
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China-Laos Railway boosts travel, promotes tourism in Laos
The China-Laos Railway has significantly bolstered passenger transportation, greatly facilitated travel, and helped promote tourism in Laos since its launch in December 2021.
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Southeast Asia Travel News | Update December 28

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update December 28

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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Thailand extends e-visa service to nine more destinations
Thailand has extended its e-visa service to nine more countries, raising to 23 the number of countries and territories whose nationals can benefit from this service.
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Malaysia Airlines & JAL expand codeshare operations after new direct flights from Kualar Lumpur to Tokyo
Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL) have expanded their codeshare operations following Malaysia Airlines’ recent announcement to launch a new direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo, Haneda beginning on August 14, 2022.
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Longer Visa-Free Stays, Simplified Entry Procedures: Vietnam Hopes To Accelerate Travel Recovery In 2023
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pledged to work closely with local agencies to assess and propose solutions to the Government so foreign visitors can enter Vietnam with ease.
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Capital A Partners Sivilai Asia to Launch AirAsia Cambodia
AirAsia Aviation Group, part of Capital A, has signed a joint venture agreement with Sivilai Asia to establish a low cost airline in the Kingdom of Cambodia.
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Russian Airline Eyes Laos as New Regional Air Hub
A Russian airline is eyeing Laos as a new potential regional hub — thanks to ongoing international developments, according to a top company official.
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Southeast Asia Travel News| Update December 26

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update December 26

Cambodia’s Angkor Air starts first direct Siem Reap-Hanoi service
Cambodian carrier Angkor Air has launched its first direct service between tourist hub Siem Reap and Hanoi.
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Cambodia says foreign tourists not required to show $1,000 upon entry
The Cambodian Ministry of Tourism confirmed it does not require tourists to show $1,000 to $2,000 in cash upon entering the country.
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Indonesia starts offering 10-year visas to attract foreigners
Indonesia’s Second-Home Visa program that enables foreigners to stay in the country for up to 10 years came into effect Wednesday, as Southeast Asia’s largest economy seeks to attract more tourists.
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Oman’s SalamAir launches Muscat-Bangkok direct flights
Oman based airline SalamAir has launched a new three-times weekly direct service from Muscat to Bangkok – its second destination in Thailand after Phuket.
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Changi Airport reconnects with South Asian cities to pre-pandemic level, adds Pune as new destination
Singapore’s Changi Airport has re-established its link to all South Asian cities to the pre-pandemic level and added Pune to its network, reporting a strong rebound in passenger traffic, according to a media report on Sunday.
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Southeast Asia Travel News| Update December 23

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update December 23

Vietnam tourism minister proposes granting e-visa to all markets
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung has proposed that the government consider granting e-visas to all countries and territories, instead of the current 80, to boost foreign tourist numbers.
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Vietnam eyes 8 million foreign tourists next year amid visa hassles
Struggling with disappointing numbers since the country reopened its borders after Covid, the tourism industry has set a target of just eight million foreign tourists in 2023.
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Emirates goes four daily to Bangkok
Emirates will start the new year in Thailand by adding a fourth flight between Bangkok and Dubai from 1 January 2023.
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Phuket’s boat show returns
The 2023 Thailand International Boat Show will be held from 12 to 15 January 2023 at Royal Phuket Marina, highlighting the combination of onshore lifestyle opportunities and on-water boating opportunities abound in Phuket.
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Electronic Visa on Arrival ( E-VoA ) Launched to Ease Traveler’s Entry Process to Indonesia
Indonesia is always committed to providing the best experience to any of its visitors. After previously launching the Second Home Visa and Immigration on Shipping (IoS) program, Indonesia launched another program to ease travelers’ entry process, namely Electronic Visa on Arrival (eVOA).
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Capital A Partners Sivilai Asia to Launch AirAsia Cambodia
AirAsia Aviation Group, part of Capital A, has signed a joint venture agreement with Sivilai Asia to establish a low cost airline in the Kingdom of Cambodia.
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Southeast Asia Travel News| Update December 20

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update December 20

Attractive flights, visas needed for wealthy Middle Eastern tourists
Vietnam should launch more direct routes to the Middle East, offer an open visa policy, and even open new Halal restaurants to attract wealthy tourists from the Middle East, experts say.
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Government urged to remove visa hassles to rejuvenate tourism, airline industries
The tourism and aviation industries have again urged the government to ease visa requirements to speed up recovery post-Covid.
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Thailand eyes return of Chinese tourists during Lunar New Year holiday
Thailand expects to welcome back Chinese tourists during the Chinese New Year holiday next month, or within the first quarter at the latest, as China begins lifting Covid-19 restrictions.
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Ethiopian Airlines returns to Singapore
Ethiopian Airlines will resume direct services to Singapore from Adis Ababa on 25 March 2023 using a Boeing 787 for the four weekly flights.
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AirAsia X resumes Kuala Lumpur-Taipei flights
AirAsia X has recently re-introduced flights from Kuala Lumpur to Taipei after Taiwan relaxed entry rules and ended Covid-19 lockdowns.
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Southeast Asia Travel News | Update December 18

Southeast Asia News | Update December 18

Singapore Christmas Wonderland Is Back
Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay 2022, Singapore’s grandest holiday spectacle, has returned from 2 December 2022 to 1 January 2023.
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6 fascinating events in Angsana Laguna Phuket to celebrate the festive season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Angsana Laguna Phuket offers a variety of events ranging from beach parties to delicious cuisine and premium beverages to the most stunning fireworks.
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THAI resumes flights to Sapporo
Thai Airways International has resumed flights from the Thai capital to Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport, responding to a surge in holiday bookings featuring Hokkaido.
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Bamboo Airways makes Cambodia debut with Hanoi-Siem Reap flight
Signaling the revival of tourism prospects, Vietnamese leisure airline Bamboo Airways started its flight from Hanoi to Siem Reap on Sunday.
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Southeast Asia Travel News | Update December 16

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update December 16

Thailand set to welcome 20 million tourists in 2023 and generate revenue of RM285 billion
Thailand is set to welcome 20 million tourists and generate tourism receipts of 2.38 trillion baht (US$64.5 billion – RM285 billion) next year.
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Hanoi-Hong Kong flights resumed after 3 years
A Vietnam Airlines flight departing from Hong Kong landed at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi on Sunday, marking the first commercial flight between the two destinations after a three-year hiatus due to Covid.
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Vietnam Airlines to resume China services
Vietnam Airlines is set to resume regular flights to China, Vietnam’s largest pre-pandemic tourism market, on Friday after a long period of suspension due to Covid.
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MAI expands its regional footprint with Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Phuket & Phnom Penh
Myanmar Airways International (MAI), Myanmar’s largest carrier, is continuing its network expansion as the airline added three regional destinations with Hanoi (HAN), Ho Chi Minh (SGN) and Phuket (HKT) during Oct 2022 and the recently launched Phnom Penh (PNH), effective 23 November 2022.
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Vistara expands flights to Middle East

Vistara, a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, launched daily non-stop flights between Mumbai (India) and Muscat (Oman) earlier this week, making it the airline’s fourth destination in the Gulf region.
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Tourisme Malaysia welcomes Singapore’s scoot resumption or direct flights to Kuantan
Tourism Malaysia today welcomes passengers boarding Singapore’s low-cost airline, Scoot, on its return flight to Kuantan, Pahang.
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Thai Vietjet to operate Chiang Mai – Osaka from THB 4,422
Offering further opportunities and flexible travel choices to its passengers, Thai Vietjet announces its new international service between Thailand’s top destination ‘Chiang Mai’ and one of Japan’s most popular cities ‘Osaka’, from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kansai International Airport, starting from 31 January, 2023.
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Tourists not affected by Indonesia’s new ban on sex outside marriage, Bali governor says
Visitors to Bali will not be put at risk by Indonesia’s newly ratified criminal code, the island’s governor said, dismissing concerns that revised laws which include articles criminalising sex outside marriage may scare away tourists from its shores.
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