Thailand launches tourist insurance coverage scheme
Bangkok – Tourists planning a visit to Thailand can now avail of a special online insurance coverage scheme known as the “Thailand Travel Shield”, which will be set up by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in cooperation with four … Continue reading Thailand launches tourist insurance coverage scheme
Google Street View comes to Laos
Vientiane – The Lao government in collaboration with Google has announced that the Street View service will be coming to Laos, state-run daily Vientiane Times reported on Thursday. The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications in conjunction with Google Asia Pacific Pte., … Continue reading Google Street View comes to Laos
Philippines on blue alert, as typhoon Matmo approaching
Manila – Northern part of the Philippines is on blue alert status as Typhoon Matmo (local name Henry) remains in the Philippine Area of Responsibility, Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said on Monday. Under the blue alert status, half of the … Continue reading Philippines on blue alert, as typhoon Matmo approaching
Thailand is “Dream Destination 2015”
Bangkok – “Dream Destinations 2015” is the topic of the Thailand tourism marketing campaign for the coming year. The Tourism Authority chose a perfect destination for each month presenting the kingdom’s indigenous flowers in full bloom. Many of Thailand’s best … Continue reading Thailand is “Dream Destination 2015”
Corporate travel feeling the pinch of new technology
Jakarta – With a quarter of all corporate travel transactions to be on mobile by 2017, it is clear that this travel segment is being influenced profoundly by new technologies and changing customer behaviour. At the Travelport APAC Customer & … Continue reading Corporate travel feeling the pinch of new technology
Super typhoon Rammasun makes second landfall in China
Guangzhou – Super typhoon Rammasun made a second landfall in Zhanjiang City in south China’s Guangdong Province at 7:30 p.m. Friday, four hours after the first, the provincial meteorological bureau said. The typhoon landed in Longtangzhen in Xuwen County in … Continue reading Super typhoon Rammasun makes second landfall in China
Philippine death toll from typhoon Rammasun rises to 64
Manila – The number of people killed in typhoon Rammasun in the Philippines further increased to 64, while five others have remained missing, the state disaster agency said Friday. Forty-three of those who died came from Calabarzon Region, two from the … Continue reading Philippine death toll from typhoon Rammasun rises to 64
Thailand: Hua Hin/Cha-am Golf Festival 2014 in August
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand(TAT) Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan Offices have joined forces with the Phetchaburi – Prachuap Khiri Khan Golf Course Association and 10 of the leading golf courses in the region to host the Hua … Continue reading Thailand: Hua Hin/Cha-am Golf Festival 2014 in August
The World’s Best Airlines for 2014 are unveiled
London – Cathay Pacific Airways is named the World’s Best Airline in the 2014 World Airline Awards, which were held today in front of a packed audience of highest profile airline industry leaders at Farnborough International Airshow. “These 2014 World … Continue reading The World’s Best Airlines for 2014 are unveiled
Burma Boating Expands Fleet of Yachts
Mergui Archipelago / Myanmar – Yacht charter operator “Burma Boating” is expanding its fleet of classic yachts. With the beginning of the coming sailing season in late October, SY Sunshine and SY Aventure will cruise the Mergui Archipelago under Burma … Continue reading Burma Boating Expands Fleet of Yachts