KOTA KINABALU: The highly anticipated Borneo Safari International Off-Road Challenge returns to Sabah this week after a two-year break, bringing 470 modified off-road vehicles to the starting line.
The 30th Borneo Safari edition sees over 1,000 participants driving through Tuaran and navigating the terrains of Kota Belud using old logging roads. The participants come from all over Malaysia, the Philippines, and Brunei.
Flagging off the event last Sunday, Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment and concurrently Sabah Tourism Board (STB) chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said the positive response, particularly from neighbouring countries, shows that outdoor adventure activity in Sabah is growing in popularity.
“We at the Sabah Tourism see this as part of a concerted push to attract more tourists. We hope all participants will take this opportunity to explore Sabah’s beauty and share their experiences with the world.
“I am sure through everyone’s reports and publicity. It will help propel the state’s tourism industry,” he said.
Sabah Tourism Board chief executive officer Noredah Othman and Sabah Four Wheel Drive Association president Faez Nordin were also present at the flagging-off ceremony, which took place in front of the STB office on Gaya Street.
Organised by the Sabah Four Wheel Drive Association, Faez said participants in the eight-day off-road challenge would journey through nine remote villages.
They will connect with the rural communities through corporate social responsibility activities such as a medical camp.
SINGAPORE, 31 October 2022: Ant Group and Singapore Tourism Board (STB have expanded their cooperation to promote cross-border travel to Singapore.
The partnership builds on a collaboration forged in 2019 and is focused on driving tourism growth in Singapore through a series of digital and marketing initiatives over the next two years.
Left to Right: Keith Tan, Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board and Angel Zhao, President of International Business, Ant Group (Photo: Business Wire)
“Amid the fast recovery of the tourism industry, we are excited to play a part in promoting Singapore as a top destination of choice for travellers and making travel safe, seamless and efficient through digital solutions like Alipay+”
To strengthen Singapore’s destination appeal among travellers from Asia, including key markets like Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand, Ant Group launched the SingapoReimagine with Alipay+ campaign with STB.
As part of SingapoReimagine, STB’s international recovery campaign, it offers fresh and innovative experiences to travellers from these markets while allowing transactions in Singapore through mobile wallets.
The joint campaign will also highlight exclusive offers to users of the six Alipay+ partner mobile wallets when they travel to Singapore. In addition, Ant Group will progressively expand the Passion Made Possible Privileges (PMPP)1, a mini programme co-branded with STB to serve tourists to Singapore – previously available only on Alipay – to other Alipay+ mobile wallets. These initiatives will help Singapore businesses reach and engage a new pool of customers, increasing the visibility and awareness of Singapore’s tourism offerings for visitors before and during their trips to Singapore.
As part of the partnership, STB and Alipay+ will also explore piloting digital solutions with local businesses in areas such as the digitalisation of service operations, digital marketing efficiency and enhancing customer experience.
The new mobile wallets accepted in Singapore are GCash from the Philippines, TrueMoney from Thailand, and AlipayHK from Hong Kong SAR, China, adding to existing partners Kakao Pay from South Korea, Touch ’n Go eWallet from Malaysia and Alipay from China. There are now six mobile wallets accepted via Alipay+ in Singapore. Travellers can easily transact with local businesses across tourism and lifestyle industries that accept Alipay+, including retail shops2 at Changi Airport, ComfortDelgro taxis, hotels, and attractions such as Gardens by the Bay.
Ant Group president of international business Angel Zhao said: “We deeply believe that the benefits of digital innovations can be amplified through open collaborations in the ecosystem. Ant Group is always open to joining hands with partners such as STB to provide businesses, especially small and micro enterprises, the best digital services, including payments and marketing solutions. We are committed to contributing to the digital transformation of industries and creating greater value for societies.”
STB Chief Executive, Mr Keith Tan said, “Singapore has seen strong travel demand from Asia since our reopening, and we hope our joint initiatives can grow and sustain that demand. The next phase of our exciting partnership with Ant Group will also offer a seamless experience when travellers visit Singapore, build affinity for our destination, and drive the digitalisation of our tourism sector.”
Hong Kong SAR, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, and China were among Singapore’s top 15 markets from January to August 20223. Before the pandemic, approximately a third of Singapore’s visitors were from Southeast Asia, another third from the Chinese Mainland and the rest of Northeast Asia, and the final third from the rest of the world.
Ant Group is the owner and operator of Alipay, the leading digital payment platform in China, serving hundreds of millions of users, and connecting them with merchants and partner financial institutions that offer inclusive financial services and digital daily life services such as food delivery, transport, entertainment, and healthcare.
KOTA KINABALU, 31 October 2022: Sabah should consider hosting a symposium on modern and contemporary art, said Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai.
Such a conference, he said, has the potential to draw a larger crowd and will pique the interest of everyone, including tourists.
“Sabah has played host to several significant expositions and conferences, many of which have attracted participants from other countries. We, at the Ministry and the Sabah Tourism Board, are always on the lookout for prospective events to promote, and I believe that contemporary art has the potential to be one of such events because it complements tourism,” he said.
Joniston, who is also chairman of the Sabah Tourism Board, said this at the launching of art Connects 2.0 International Art Exhibition at the University Sabah College Foundation (USCF) on Saturday.
He said Sabah could be a hub for the convergence of artistic talents from across the world, adding the state’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty have served as a source of inspiration for art enthusiasts.
The art Connects 2.0 exhibition, themed ‘Stronger Reconnection with New Aspirations, ‘ featured artworks by 80 local and international artists.
The two-day exhibition is jointly organised by the USCF, Asian Tourism International College (ATI College), and Sabah Institute of Art (SIA). International participations come from the United States, China, Japan, India, Korea, and Thailand.
Present were Palm Oil Industrial Cluster chairman Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee, UCSF Vice-Chancellor Dr Rafiq Idris, ATI College Executive Chairman Datuk Seri Wong Khen Thau, and SIA president Prof Datuk Seri Wilson Yong Tung Yung.
KUALA LUMPUR, 31 October 2022: Malaysia plays host to the World Amateur Golfers Championship (WAGC) Final from 12-19 November 2022.
The WAGC tournament is steeped in history, having been recognised globally as the foremost amateur golfing event in the world with the participation of 45 countries.
The world’s largest amateur golf championship has been led by golfing luminaries such as Arnold Palmer, Annika Sörenstam and Seve Ballesteros, to name a few.
The eagerly contested championship was founded in 1995 by Sven Tumba, one of the most prominent sports icons, having represented Sweden in ice hockey, football, and golf.
Seven-time Major winner Palmer was a keen supporter of the championship, having served as the tournament patron for over a decade.
Sörenstam, who is regarded as one of the best female golfers of all time, took over as chairman of the Advisory Board after the passing of the Spanish great Ballesteros.
By offering an opportunity to amateur golfers to represent their countries, the WAGC has been successfully staged for a quarter of a century. Its first final was staged in Florida.
Since its inception, WAGC has been held in the United States, Europe and South Africa. Befitting its stature, the world finals were held at high-end resorts and played at some of the best courses in the world.
Malaysia played host to the tournament in 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, in 2018 in Johor Bahru, and in 2019 in Sabah. When the World Final is held in Kuala Lumpur from 12 to 19 November, Malaysia will welcome 500 top amateur golfers to compete for the title.
Delta World is the event promoter and management company for WAGC. It undertakes the overall operations of the WAGC World Final.
“We started in 2012 as Perodua World Amateur Golf Championship,” said WAGC President, Isac Saminathan. “Golfers referred to this as the Perodua Event. With this popularity of referring to this tournament as a Perodua event, we initiated this as a Golf Series.
“We saw this as a golden opportunity for all golfers to up their game and bring it to a different level. With this in mind, we created Perodua National Amateur Golf Series, PNAGS, as it is now fondly called.
“It is a platform for all golfers. No matter what handicap they play, they have the chance to compete with their fellow golfers with equal skill levels to represent their states.”
As the marketing arm for the country in promoting tourism, Tourism Malaysia is optimistic that this prestigious event will contribute to garnering more inbound tourists. Malaysia currently targets to welcome 9.2 million international tourist arrivals with RM 26.8 billion in tourism receipts for this year.
“We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to WAGC for entrusting Malaysia again to host the world final, as we will be welcoming international amateur golfers for their final battle in Malaysia,” said Tourism Malaysia’s Senior Director of International Promotion (Asia/ Africa) Division, Manoharan Periasamy.
After an absence of two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the stage is set for a much-anticipated WAGC Final to be played over top golf courses in the Klang Valley, namely the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, Glenmarie Golf and Country Club, Kota Permai Golf and Country Club, and Kelab Rahman Putra Malaysia.
The golfers will stay at the One World Hotel in Petaling Jaya, and they will get to visit several tourist sites as part of the itinerary.
Among the celebrities who will attend the World Final here are Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and former Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek. The Polish footballer also played for Real Madrid.
SINGAPORE, 31 October 2022: British Airways is launching its newest multi-channel advertising campaign, ‘A British Original’, celebrating its people and customers.
The campaign explores responses to the common question travellers are asked when they land in a new destination: ‘What is the purpose of your visit?’
Instead of ticking the standard boxes of ‘business’ or ‘leisure’, viewers see more meaningful answers for travel that suggests British Airways recognises its customers as individuals.
The campaign brings to life reasons for travel in a record-breaking number of executions. Encompassing over 500 print, digital and outdoor executions and over 32 different short films, all running over the space of one month.
Designed and delivered by the advertising agency MG OMD the campaign will appear across TV, video on demand, cinema, radio, print, display, social and out-of-home, including iconic sites including Piccadilly Lights and Heathrow.
The TV campaign launches in peak programming across ITV, Channel 4 and Sky, with BA top and tailing ad breaks in key primetime shows including “The Return of Friday Night Live”, “Gogglebox” and “Rob and Romesh vs”.
British Airways head of brands and marketing Hamish McVey said: “We wanted this campaign to celebrate the originality of our customers and our people. Every time a customer boards a plane, they are doing so for a unique reason, and we know that those journeys are so important. We are working hard on making positive changes across our airline, and this brand campaign allows us to showcase our motivation, which is our customers and our people.”
KUALA LUMPUR, 31 October 2022: Tourism Malaysia organised the ‘Let’s Go to Sarawak’ Klang Valley Series roadshow programme at the weekend to promote a variety of interesting tourism products and packages by bringing together operators tourism from Bumi Kenyalang with industry activists in the Central Region in a business-to-business (B2B) session.
In collaboration with the Association of Sarawak Inbound Agencies (ASIA), the programme also received the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Performing Arts and Creative Industries Sarawak, Sarawak Tourism Board, Business Events Sarawak by Sarawak Convention Bureau and Malaysia Aviation Group. The programme aims to further stimulate the domestic and international tourism sector through the delivery of information and the offering of the latest tourism products and packages. It will boost awareness to travel to Sarawak with the participation of 20 organisations consisting of travel agencies, tourism product owners, government agencies and handicraft entrepreneurs brought specially to introduce the uniqueness of manufacturing Sarawak crafts.
Also on offer are various incentives from the Sarawak Tourism Board and Business Events Sarawak to industry players who successfully bring in groups of visitors to Sarawak for travel purposes or meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE).
The roadshow programme was officiated by Dato’ Hj Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, Director General of Tourism Malaysia and also attended by Encik Iskandar Mirza Mohd Yusof, Senior Director of Tourism Malaysia’s Domestic and Events Division; Suriya Charles Buas, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Sarawak Tourism Board; Gloria Pang, Senior Executive, Business Development Division of Business Events Sarawak and Philip Yong, Chairman of ASIA. During the programme, also introduced was ‘Sarawak 360 Experience: Stories From The Heart’, which is a 10-episode documentary produced by ASIA highlighting the concept of storytelling around local tour operators who have a deep interest in activities such as cycling, kayaking, scuba diving, wildlife conservation and ‘songket’ making. Dato’ Hj Zainuddin said the organisation of the Klang Valley Series ‘Jom Ke Sarawak’ roadshow programme is a continuation of the of the first series, which started last May in the East Coast (Kota Bharu, Kelantan) and the northern region (Penang). Potential sales value exceeded MYR500,000.
Sarawak recorded 1,141,184 visitor arrivals from January to September 2022, involving 313,100 international visitors and 828,084 domestic visitors.
SINGAPORE, 31 October 2022: When the newest, largest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship – Sun Princess – debuts in February 2024, guests will set sail on a 10-day Grand Mediterranean inaugural voyage with departure options from Barcelona, Rome, and Athens.
The first inaugural cruise of the 175,500-ton vessel, boasting expansive venues, contemporary entertainment, multi-storey dining rooms and next-level accommodation, starts on 8 February 2024. Other Mediterranean voyages will go on sale on 9 November 2022 for voyages through September 2024.
The full European season aboard the new Sun Princess includes 10-day itineraries visiting popular stops throughout the Western and Eastern Mediterranean and the cruise line’s popular series of seven-day voyages departing from either Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia) or Athens, which can be combined for the ultimate 14-day or 21-day exploration of these sought-after vacation destinations.
“When you dream of the Mediterranean, you immediately think of sunshine, endless blue water views, colourful and distinctive architecture, incredible cuisine, engaging locals and romantic settings,” said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president. “It’s a perfect match having our new Sun Princess debut in this scenic region because so much of our design inspiration for this next-generation ship comes directly from these iconic destinations.”
Highlights of the March through September 2024 inaugural cruise season:
10-day Grand Mediterranean inaugural cruise between Barcelona and Rome departing 9 March, featuring Mallorca, Sicily, Athens, Kusadasi, Santorini and Naples.
Seven-day Mediterranean with Greek Isles & Turkey between Rome and Athens, seven-day Mediterranean with Greece & Italy between Athens and Barcelona and seven-day Mediterranean with France & Italy between Barcelona and Rome, with over 20 departures to choose from between April and September 2024.
European Explorer voyages sailing between the Mediterranean and London (Southampton) from nine to 23 days.
Nine-day Grand Mediterranean voyage sailing roundtrip from Rome.
10-day Grand Mediterranean voyages sailing roundtrip from Rome or between Barcelona and Rome.
10-day Grand Western Mediterranean voyages roundtrip from Rome.
16-day Iberian Passage voyage sailing the Atlantic Ocean between London (Southampton) and Fort Lauderdale.
Princess guests can also choose from three unique cruise-tours:
· Best of Greece: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Meteora, Delphi, and the Acropolis of Athens and its Parthenon. Offered with the seven-day Mediterranean with Greek Isles & Italy, 14-day Mediterranean with Greece, France and Italy, or the 21-day Best of the Mediterranean cruises from Athens.
· Classic Italy: Visit Venice, Florence and Rome’s greatest sights: Venice’s St. Mark’s Square and Doge’s Palace, Rome’s Coliseum and Vatican museums, and the Duomo and Michelangelo’s sculpture of David in Florence. All sights are offered with the seven-day Mediterranean with Greek Isles & Turkey, the 14-day Mediterranean with Greek Isles, Italy & Turkey, or the 21-day Best of Mediterranean cruises from Rome.
· Highlights of Spain: Offered with the seven-day Mediterranean with France & Italy, 14-day Mediterranean with Greek Isles, France & Turkey or 21-day Best of Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona. Visit Madrid, Valencia, and Toledo to enjoy the sights and tastes of Spain.
Currently, under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the largest Princess ship ever constructed embraces Italian heritage by featuring a newly-designed, brand-iconic Piazza and The Dome, a cutting-edge entertainment space inspired by the terraces of Santorini. While introducing a completely new class of ships for the cruise line, Sun Princess also remains true to the smooth, clean lines and design aesthetics of the cruise line’s famous Seawitch icon and popularised in the original “Love Boat” TV series.
Sun Princess will also feature the exclusive Princess Medallion that will extend Princess’ leadership position in delivering exceptional and custom experiences at unmatched scale, offering guests personalized service only previously found on the industry’s smallest ships.
Part of Carnival Corporation’s green cruising focus, Sun Princess, will be the first Princess ship and one of 11 new vessels in the corporate fleet powered by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), the world’s cleanest fossil fuel.
SINGAPORE, 31 October 2022: Singapore Changi Airport handled 3.42 million passenger movements in September, reaching 62.6% of its pre-Covid traffic in September 2019.
Aircraft movements, including landings and takeoffs, totalled 20,400, 65.6% of September 2019. Airfreight throughput registered 154,000 tonnes for the month, a year-on-year[1] decline of 10%.
Changi Airport clocked 10 million passenger movements for the third quarter of the year, representing 58.1% of pre-Covid levels. Aircraft movements were 61,100 for the same period, reaching 63.7% of pre-Covid levels. The top five traffic markets for the quarter were Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, India and Thailand.
Changi’s largest source market, Southeast Asia, saw a strong recovery during the quarter, with passenger movements crossing 60% of pre-pandemic levels for the first time since the onset of Covid-19. Passenger traffic to and from North America continued to trend above pre-pandemic levels, driven by strong demand and increased frequencies by Singapore Airlines and United Airlines.
From July to September 2022, airfreight movements totalled 470,000 tonnes, a decline of 6% year-on-year. Air cargo demand has weakened amid global economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures in recent months. The quarter’s top five air cargo markets were China, Australia, the US, Hong Kong and Japan.
Changi Airport Group’s Managing Director for Air Hub Development Lim Ching Kiat said: “With more borders reopening and as travel recovery picks up pace, we expect Changi Airport to handle 80% of pre-Covid flights by year-end. This month also marks a significant milestone for the airport, with Changi operating all four terminals after more than two years. We continue to work closely with our airline partners to increase flight frequencies and connectivity to serve our passengers better.”
As of 1 October 2022, 89 airlines operated 4,800 weekly scheduled flights at Changi Airport, connecting Singapore to some 130 cities in 48 countries and territories worldwide.
New and Reinstated Services – In the third quarter of 2022, Drukair resumed scheduled services and is the sole operator from Singapore to Dili (East Timor), Guwahati (India) and Paro (Bhutan). Passenger flight connectivity to North Asia was also strengthened, with Air Premia commencing passenger services to Seoul (Korea), and Scoot resuming services to Fuzhou (China).
Changi Airport also welcomed two new passenger airlines – Aircalin (to Nouméa, New Caledonia) and Citilink (to Jakarta, Indonesia) in July and October, respectively. A new scheduled freighter operator, Atlas Air, launched a weekly Singapore-Narita-Dallas service in July.
New Restaurants & Stores – All shops in Terminals 1 (T1) and 3 (T3) have reopened, and two new stores commenced operations during the quarter. Sushi Deli, which serves up Japanese bento takeaways and FlyChangi, a one-stop air travel service concierge, opened at T3 Basement 2.
In the transit areas, three new retail brands were launched. They are Korean streetwear label ADLV (T4), athleisure brand Lululemon (T3) and tech-concept store Metapod (T4). Hong Kong Sheng Kee Noodle House and King of Fried Rice have also expanded their presence and are now operating at T4’s International Food Hall in addition to their current stalls at T3.
At Jewel Changi Airport, new outlets that opened in the third quarter of the year were Dyson Demo Store Service Centre, Fong Sheng Hao, Jumbadog, Kei Kaisendon, Lu Xiao Xian, Sushiro and The Original Vadai.
(Source Changi Airport)
[1] For airfreight throughput, the comparison is made to the previous year as volumes had recovered in 2021.
PATTAYA, Thailand, 28 October 2022: The AssetWise Tennis Masters Championship is back in action on the courts of Fitz Club, Pattaya, 19-25 November 2022.
FITZ Club – Racquets, Health and Fitness, together with AssetWise Public Company Limited and Carabao Group, will once again stage the premier tennis tournament for seniors, which is expected to attract more than 200 top players from over 10 countries worldwide.
An impressive lineup of international players from as far away as Europe, Australia and the Americas to countries close to home, including Japan, India and Singapore, will participate and compete for this prestigious ITF Championship title during the seven-day event. The event features the 35+ Singles and Doubles Open and is geared to help promote Pattaya and Thailand as outstanding sports destinations, especially for tennis.
Royal Cliff Hotels Group, which shares the same landscaped parkland as the tournament venue, Fitz Club, is the official hotel. All players and their families are eligible for special room rates and exclusive benefits during their stay. Fitz Club is just a short walk from the resorts that make up the Royal Cliff Hotel Group.
The Royal Cliff Hotels Group and its luxury sports centre, Fitz Club – Racquets, Health and Fitness, are SHA PLUS certified to provide all guests and attendees safe and superior service, numerous amenities, a great culinary experience, and sports facilities that are second to none. Both sponsors will have a booth showcasing their products and services during the event.
The Royal Cliff Hotels Group operates four luxury hotels providing tourists from home and abroad with the ultimate holiday experience. It continues to positively impact the communities it operates and promotes quality recreational experiences for the older generation by providing friendly competitions that support an individual’s overall physical and mental well-being through sport.
Royal Cliff and AssetWise PCL, share similar values of empowering senior athletes to become more active, promoting healthy and active lifestyles, and using its award-winning facilities to initiate a multi-level approach to promoting physical activity by providing competitive athletic and recreational experiences for all. Through sports, the company continually makes a positive difference in the lives of many who are given a chance to have fun, make new friends and develop a lifetime appreciation for the sport.
About Fitz Club- Racquets, Health & Fitness
Fitz Club – Racquets, Health & Fitness is Royal Cliff’s cutting-edge luxury sports centre frequented by top ATP players, namely Nikolay Davydenko, Mikhail Youzhny, Dmitry Tursunov, Denis Istomin, and more, who set up tennis camps here in the past. The tennis courts are of the same standard as the Australian Open, so top players can choose Fitz Club to get used to the conditions of playing in a big grand slam tournament.
For more information on the Royal Cliff Hotels Group and Fitz Club, please visit www.royalcliff.com and www.facebook.com/fitzclub
About AssetWise Public Company Limited
AssetWise aims to develop vertical and horizontal projects at high-potential locations under the “We Build Happiness” concept. Currently, the company has completed the development of 44 condominium and housing estate projects under its brands that are created to bring happiness appropriate to all lifestyles, including KAVE, ATMOZ, MODIZ, ESTA, and THE HONOR brands, with an investment of THB46,700 million.
Modiz Sukhumvit 50: In the heart of Bangkok, Modiz Sukhumvit 50 is outstanding, showcasing a remarkable design and excellent rooftop facilities where you can take in the incredible view of the Chao Praya River. Price starts from THB 2.79 million.
Esta Rangsit Klong 2: The modern Scandi home design reflects your life story and is part of an exclusive premium society with only 153 housing units and 1.5 Rai extra facilities. Price starts from THB 4 – 6 million.
Carabao Group Public Company Limited is a holding company engaging in manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing energy drinks and other beverages in a vertically integrated manner starting from upstream productions of key packaging materials such as glass bottles and aluminium cans down the chain to bottling and canning of finished products as well as distribution channel management both domestically and internationally under the world-class product, world-class brand vision. For more information about Carabao Group, please visit https://www.carabaogroup.com/
DUBAI, UAE, 28 October 2022: Emirates has recently activated its codeshare partnership with Batik Air, expanding choice and connectivity options for its customers with access to 25 Indonesian points on a single ticket and one baggage policy.
Under the newly activated agreement, Emirates has placed its code on eight routes operated by Batik Air via Jakarta to – Balikpapan (BPN), Denpasar (DPS), Medan (KNO), Manado (MDC), Padang (PDG), Surakarta (SOC), Surabaya (SUB) and Makassar (UPG). In addition, via an interline agreement, Emirates customers can also easily access 17 more domestic Indonesian points via Jakarta and Denpasar to cities such as Praya (LOP), Semarang (SRG), Sorong (SOQ), and more.
Tickets can be booked on www.emirates.com, Online Travel Agencies (OTA’s) and via travel agents.
Emirates has been serving Indonesia for over 30 years, since its first flight to Jakarta in 1992. The airline continues to contribute to the recovery and growth of Indonesia’s travel and trade sectors, carrying international tourists and business travellers and transporting essential air cargo to and from global markets. Earlier this year, Emirates launched its codeshare agreement with Indonesia’s national carrier, Garuda, allowing its customers to access eight domestic points in Indonesia beyond Jakarta and Bali.
Emirates currently has codeshare cooperation agreements with 26 airline partners and two rail companies worldwide, as well as 110 interline partners worldwide. The airline offers its customers truly global connectivity to over 130 destinations across six continents.
