RateHawk Business Results: 67% Bookings Growth
BERLIN – RateHawk, an online B2B system for booking hotels, air tickets, and transfers for travel professionals, celebrates 9 years of operations and reports strong growth in its business results over the past year. In 2024, RateHawk’s net booking value … Continue reading RateHawk Business Results: 67% Bookings Growth
Earthquakes shake Mindanao on Easter Sunday
MINDANAO/MANILA – On Easter Sunday, the southern Philippine island of Mindanao was shaken by multiple earthquakes. The strongest quake registered a magnitude of 5.9 and struck at 12:11 a.m. local time, approximately 51 kilometers west of the coastal town of … Continue reading Earthquakes shake Mindanao on Easter Sunday
Bali Cracks Down: New Rules for Tourists
DENPASAR – The Balinese government has introduced a new set of strict behavioral guidelines for foreign visitors, aiming to address rising concerns over disrespectful and environmentally damaging behavior by tourists. Governor Wayan Koster officially announced the measures this week, stating … Continue reading Bali Cracks Down: New Rules for Tourists
Thailand Launches Digital Arrival Card for tourists
BANGKOK — Effective May 1, 2025, Thailand will officially replace its traditional paper-based arrival form with the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), a move aimed at significantly simplifying and accelerating the entry process for international visitors. Digital Pre-Registration Required Before … Continue reading Thailand Launches Digital Arrival Card for tourists
THAI AIRLINES SLASH FARES FOR SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
BANGKOK — In anticipation of Thailand’s world-renowned Songkran Festival, national carrier Thai Airways and several regional airlines have rolled out major fare reductions and increased flight frequencies to accommodate soaring travel demand. The annual Thai New Year celebration, famous for … Continue reading THAI AIRLINES SLASH FARES FOR SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
Thailand Introduces Tourism Tax in winter 2025
BANGKOK – Thailand is set to introduce a new tourism tax, affecting the approximately 800,000 German tourists and millions of other international travelers who visit the country annually. Starting from the winter season of 2025, all foreign tourists will be … Continue reading Thailand Introduces Tourism Tax in winter 2025
Air New Zealand to Introduce Real Beds in 2026
AUCKLAND – For many travelers, long-haul economy flights mean hours of discomfort in cramped seats with little chance of real rest. Air New Zealand is set to change that by introducing real beds in economy class, allowing passengers to book … Continue reading Air New Zealand to Introduce Real Beds in 2026
Thailand Intensifies Efforts to Combat Influenza Outbreak
BANGKOK – As of February 19, Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health reports a significant influenza outbreak, with 107,570 cases recorded and nine confirmed fatalities. The current infection rate has escalated to approximately 15,000 new cases weekly, a notable increase from … Continue reading Thailand Intensifies Efforts to Combat Influenza Outbreak
Smog Disrupts Bangkok Air Travel: Flights Diverted
BANGKOK – On the morning of February 2, dense smog severely reduced visibility at Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport, causing several flights to be diverted to Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Samut Prakan.t 7 a.m., visibility at Don Mueang dropped to … Continue reading Smog Disrupts Bangkok Air Travel: Flights Diverted
Severe Flooding and Landslides in Borneo – Five Dead
KUALA LUMPUR – Borneo has been battered by relentless heavy rainfall, triggering severe floods and landslides that have claimed at least five lives and forced thousands of residents to evacuate across the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak. Government data … Continue reading Severe Flooding and Landslides in Borneo – Five Dead