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Carlson Wagonlit traces travel hikes

BANGKOK, 21 July 2017: Air fares in the Asia Pacific are forecast to rise 2.8% in 2018 with domestic demand increasing, particularly in China and India according to the 4th annual Global Travel Forecast. As many of the region’s economies strengthen, the downside is the ability of airports to keep up with demand. Released Wednesday by Carlson Wagonlit Travel and GBTA Foundation, the rese...

Bid to boost ecotourism

PHNOM PENH, 21 July 2017: Various ministries in Cambodia that have links to tourism will work together to boost ecotourism. Khmer Times reported ministries of tourism, environment, agriculture, forestry and fisheries will work together to help communities take advantage of opportunities to get involved in ecotourism. Tourism Minister Thong Khon was quoted saying there are about 2,000 fish...

Thai tourist tally positive

BANGKOK, 21 July 2017: Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports reports international visits exceeded 17.32 million, January to June, a slight increase of 4.41% when compared with the first half of 2016. Released Monday, the ministry’s data showed the country attracted 17,323,640 international visits compared to 16,591,904 visits during the same period last year. The data is based on...

Duty of care at new heritage site

KAMPONG THOM, 20 July 2017: Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen has called on the international committee responsible for preserving Angkor Wat to extend its cover to include the Sambor Prei Kuk archaeological site. Khmer Times quoted Prime Minister Hun Sen saying the International Coordinating Committee for the Safeguarding and Development of Angkor (ICC-Angkor) should broaden its remit to ...

DTG takes you tuk tuk

BANGKOK, 20 July 2017: Diethelm Travel Group has unveiled for the first time a self-drive tuk tuk tour that features in one-day to 11-day tour options in the northern city of Chiang Mai. Usually tourists sit in the back of the three-wheel vehicles and the driver-cum guide conducts an impromptu city tour. In Diethelm’s latest tour version, the visitor drives their very own hired tuk tuk ...

Amour brings love event to Bangkok

BANGKOK, 20 July 2017: Amour Asia Pacific a specialised event that focuses on the romance travel market will be hosted in Bangkok next year, Worldwide Events confirmed Wednesday. Designed for honeymoon curators, destination wedding planners and private travel designers the trade event, now in its second edition, will be held in Thailand 14 to 17 February. The three-day programme will offe...

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Sprint to a Spartan Race

BANGKOK, 21 July 2017: Places for the Spartan Race to be held in Pattaya this September are filling up fast according to organiser, Exceed Sports and Entertainment. The Thailand race will debut, 9 September at Siam Country Club in Chon Buri province, just 18 km east of Pattaya City. Spartan Race’s main objective is to challenge people to lead healthier... [Read full story]

Carlson Wagonlit traces travel hikes

Bid to boost ecotourism

Thai tourist tally positive

Call for more visa-free exemptions

HANOI, 21 July 2017: Vietnam’s Tourism Advisory Secretariat Board says the government should add six more countries to the list of those with visa exemptions to help encourage more travel to the country. Local media quoted the board head, Hoang Nhan Chinh, saying the country should add Australia, Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand, Belgium, and Switzerland... [Read full story]

Dusit names regional VP

BANGKOK, 21 July 2017: Thailand-based Dusit International has appointed Prateek Kumar as regional vice president – EMEA region. He will be responsible for strengthening Dusit’s operations and supporting development efforts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. For the past two years Kumar was area general manager in charge of Dusit’s operations... [Read full story]

Notre Dame restoration

HO CHI MINH CITY, 21 July 2017: The iconic Notre Dame Cathedral located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City will be closed to visitors for three years. Local officials have given the green light to commence renovations after reports from local and international experts recommended urgent repair and restoration work on this popular landmark, Asian Trails... [Read full story]

Colombo’s runway is back

DUBAI, UAE, 21 July 2017: Emirates will deploy an A380 aircraft to make a one-off landing at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, 14 August, to mark the completion of runway improvements. The special flight, operating as EK654 from Dubai, will be the first A380 commercial flight to land in Sri Lanka. The one-off flight will allow... [Read full story]

Singapore talent travels inside out

SINGAPORE, 21 July 2017: Singapore Tourism Board takes its Singapore: Inside Out to two new cities; Tokyo and Sydney this year to showcase the island nation’s creative arts and talent. The Tokyo event will be hosted 25 to 27 August and Sydney, 3 to 5 November. Unlike the 2015 events, they will be curated with host city’s audiences in mind, and... [Read full story]

Amari arrives in Galle

BANGKOK, 21 July 2017: ONYX Hospitality Group has launched a brand-new Amari property in Sri Lanka’s historic southwest coastal city of Galle. The 172-room Amari Galle, located a short distance from the UNESCO World Heritage Galle Fort, is ONYX Hospitality Group’s third hotel in Sri Lanka. This hotel is also the group’s third Amari opening this... [Read full story]

Saudi exits laptop ban

RIYADH, 21 July 2017: Saudi Arabia’s national carrier said a US ban on laptops and tablets in the cabins of its US-bound planes had been lifted, Wednesday. The kingdom’s civil aviation authorities informed Saudia that the ban had been lifted after a US team inspected security measures at airports in Riyadh and Jeddah, the airline’s... [Read full story]

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