Myanmar Gets Ready to Celebrate Kason Festival – A Key Buddhist Event Across the Country
The Kason Festival, one of the most significant festivals in Myanmar’s Buddhist calendar, is set to take place on 22nd May. Held on the full…
Kyoto Plans to Launch Express Sightseeing Buses – Transport to Key Attractions Made Easier
The historic city of Kyoto is set to enhance the visitor experience with plans to introduce express sightseeing buses. This exciting development comes amidst a…
Future of Travel in Dubai: Nol Card Goes Digital, Expands to Etihad Rail
Launched in 2009 alongside the Dubai Metro, the nol card has become a ubiquitous part of Dubai life. With over 5 million active users and…
Melaka’s tourism flourishes, numbers surging
The surge in utility bills by over 35% at hotels across Melaka during the first quarter of this year indicates a notable increase in tourist…
Singapore Airlines Third-Quarter Profit Rose as North Asia Travel Rebounded
Singapore Airlines (SIA), listed on the mainboard as C6L, reported a net profit of S$659 million for the third quarter ended December 31, 2023, marking…
Thailand Witnesses Surge in Tourism Spend During Chinese New Year Festivities — A look behind the numbers
Trip.com Group data reveals a significant rise in total trip expenditure for inbound bookings in Thailand during this year’s Chinese New Year (CNY) period compared…
Air Asia Launches Thiruvananthapuram to KL Service – A Boost for Travel & Tourism
Air Asia has inaugurated its much-anticipated direct flight service between Thiruvananthapuram, India, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Launched on 21st February 2024, this new route marks…
The Maldives Surpasses 665,000 Arrivals in 2024 – Country on Track to Welcome 2M Tourists
The Maldivian tourism industry is experiencing a banner year, with arrival figures exceeding expectations. As of 11th April 2024, the island nation has welcomed over…
Sri Lanka Ups the Game for High-End Tourists with Golf Caddy Training – Elevating Tourism Standards
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is looking to tee off on a new strategy to attract high-spending visitors. The Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and…
Thailand’s economy falters – Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines grow faster
Post-pandemic recovery has proven to be a tumultuous task for several regions, with rising global political tensions and many struggling with unemployment. Within Southeast Asia,…