The virtual edition of the inaugural ITB India has kicked off successfully. The annual B2B trade show and conference will build the bridge to the Indian and South Asian travel markets over three days of networking, travel news and business opportunities. Over 400 Indian and South Asian buyers from MICE, Corporate Leisure and Travel Technology sectors, as well as 150 ...

The low cost airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) has introduced COVID Protect, its latest Covid-19 Insurance add-on for passengers, to provide travelers with peace of mind while flying during this period of coronavirus pandemic. The upgrade, which will cover COVID-related   treatments and hospitalizations, is timely as the airline’s goal is to prioritize the health and safety of each passenger, thereby providing ...

As the global Covid-19 pandemic situation is improving, Cambodia and India have agreed to set up  direct flights links, promote closer tourism exchanges and cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was reached at a meeting held last week between Cambodian Tourism Minister Mr. Thong Khon and the newly appointed Indian Ambassador to Cambodia Ms. Devyani Uttam Khobragade at the tourism ...

In a joint statement on Friday (Jan 1) morning, Malaysia Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have announced the cancellation of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project, following the failure of the two countries to come to an agreement on the changes proposed by Malaysia by December 31, 2020. The announcement was made ...

The national flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) said on Monday (Dec 21) afternoon that it has increased domestic flights on various routes in a timely manner during the vacation season and in accordance with the network restoration plan. The expansion of the range of flights is the most significant increase in domestic commercial operations by the national carrier this year. ...

The chairman of Myanmar Tourism Entrepreneurs Association has announced on Friday (Dec 18) that Myanmar is all set to launch non-landing sightseeing flight tours this weekend. While making the announcement, Mr. Naung Naung Han, the chairman of the association, has said that this is the first move to promote the domestic tourism industry across the country amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

The low cost carrier Air Asia Indonesia and the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) have signed an agreement to provide promotional rates for flights and hotels, in an order to boost the demand for travel amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Through this cooperation, customers can book Air Asia flights and hotels owned by PHRI members as part of a bundling ...

The national flag carrier Air India has announced a special scheme for senior citizens offering a concession of 50% on the base fare. The special scheme applies only to domestic flights and travelers over the age of 60 years can take advantage of the scheme. According to the carrier’s official website (www.airindia.in), the national carrier has set up a criterion ...

Thailand has suspended its domestic travel subsidy program prior to the peak holiday season to investigate alleged irregularities in the government-funded program, which was meant to help the tourism industry affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the authorities are examining corruption complaints and grafting in the “We Travel Together” ...

The Government of Laos has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Laos-China Railway Co Ltd to develop the surrounding areas of the railway stations located in Luang Prabang provinces, Oudomxay province and  others in the capital Vientiane, with a view to promote the development of industry and logistics. Mrs Khamchan Vongsenboun, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment; Mr Xiao ...