Thai tourism minister wants wristbands for tourists
Bangkok – Thailand’s tourism minister said on Tuesday that identification wristbands would be distributed to tourists following the murder of two British backpackers earlier this month that has raised fresh concerns over tourist safety.Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said she … Continue reading Thai tourism minister wants wristbands for tourists
Thailand Tourism launches new mobile application
Bangkok – Banking on the success of the previous “Amazing Thailand” mobile application version, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has stepped up its digital tourism marketing strategy with the updated New Amazing Thailand mobile application version on Android and … Continue reading Thailand Tourism launches new mobile application
World of Tourism Day Malaysia starts September 26
Kuala Lumpur – In conjunction with the World Tourism Day which will be held on 27 September, the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) will organise a national event, which will serve as platform to create awareness among the public … Continue reading World of Tourism Day Malaysia starts September 26
Four injured in S. Philippines earthquake
Manila – Four people were injured in a 5.2- magnitude earthquake that jolted southern Philippine province of North Cotabato on Saturday, local officials said on Sunday.About 32 houses were destroyed and 123 others were damaged in the province’s Makilala town, … Continue reading Four injured in S. Philippines earthquake
Singapore: Rebates, incentives for long-haul flights at Changi Airport
Singapore – Airlines operating at Singapore’ s Changi Airport are able to enjoy landing fee rebates for long-haul flights and other incentives that could amount to as much as 50 million Singapore dollars (40 million U.S. dollars) over the next 19 … Continue reading Singapore: Rebates, incentives for long-haul flights at Changi Airport
Thailands Visitor Insurance off to a good Start
Bangkok – Thailand’s independently-launched insurance coverage policy for visitors has received 219 applicants from 44 countries in the first month after its formal launch, with a total premium value of 493,100 Baht.The largest number of applicants received in the period … Continue reading Thailands Visitor Insurance off to a good Start
Thailand: New marketing strategy for European travelers
Bangkok– The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is embarking on a raft of tactical marketing strategies to stimulate travel to the kingdom from European nations. The aim is to improve the numbers of visitor arrivals in the fourth quarter of … Continue reading Thailand: New marketing strategy for European travelers
Thailand allows 30-day visitor stay extention
Bangkok – In another positive move to boost the Thai travel and tourism industry, the Immigration Bureau has allowed citizens of 48 countries and Hong Kong SAR to get a 30-day extension of their stay in Thailand after the expiry … Continue reading Thailand allows 30-day visitor stay extention
Foreign players attracted to Vietnam’s mobile-app market
Hanoi – While Vietnamese internet companies and independent programmers continue to seek opportunities abroad, many foreign technology groups see the country as a lucrative market.Since early July, travelers have been using the Hong Kong-made app HotelQuickly, which allows customers to book … Continue reading Foreign players attracted to Vietnam’s mobile-app market
Vietnam to open more direct flights to Cambodia, Singapore
Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam’s national air carrier Vietnam Airlines will open direct flights from Phu Quoc Island in southern Kien Giang province to Cambodia and Singapore from November this year, Vietnam’s government portal reported Friday.Specifically, Vietnam Airlines will operate … Continue reading Vietnam to open more direct flights to Cambodia, Singapore