Author Archives: Asean Travel News

Cambodia cancels Annual Water Festival due to COVID-19

Cambodia Water Festival

The Government of Cambodia has decided to cancel the 3-days Water Festival this year, in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday (August 13), Cambodia Government released a letter dated August 11 and signed by Hing Thoraxy, permanent secretary of state at the Council of Ministers. The letter was sent to Kong Sam Ol, Royal Palace ...

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Air Bubble Agreement established between India and Maldives

India Maldives Air Bubble

On Thursday (August 13), India has signed an air bubble agreement with the neighboring country Maldives and made it the 6th country in the list of countries where Indians can travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The first flight under air bubble agreement is expected to depart to Male on Tuesday (August 18). However, it is yet to be announced which airlines ...

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Electric Tourist Bus Services to be started at 8 locations in Hanoi

Electric Tourist Bus Service Hanoi

The Hanoi Department of Transport has proposed an electric tourist bus shuttle service plan. The plan will be launched to provide electric vehicles service at 8 locations in the city, with the aim of formulating regulations covering the business. The project stated, “Each site will be allowed to operate a certain number of electric vehicles suitable to its infrastructure conditions ...

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Sri Lanka received “Safe Travel” stamp from WTTC

WTTC Safe Travels Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has received the “Safe Travel” stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), which recognizes the Sri Lankan government’s safety protocols and standards. These safety protocols and standards are enforced by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Agency (SLTDA) to ensure the safety of domestic and international travelers. According to statement from WTTC President & CEO Gloria Guevara, ...

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Mr Sulaiman Bin Suip, Director Tourism Malaysia, New Delhi connects with Tourism Partners in India

Sulaiman Bin Suip, Director Tourism Malaysia, New Delhi

Mr Sulaiman Bin Suip, Director Tourism Malaysia, New Delhi through his social media post paid gratitude to tourism partners in India and thanked them for their continued support. His message to the tourism partners… Dear Esteemed Partners, Over the last few months, we have all been inundated with what is happening all around the world on covid-19. We are facing ...

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Cambodia to organize Discounted Luxury Tour Packages for Domestic Tourists

Angkor Wat, Siem Reap

Local media has reported on Tuesday (August 4) that Ministry of Tourism and local tour operators in Cambodia are organizing discounted luxury tour packages to the popular tourist destinations likewise the Angkor Archaeological Park in northwestern Siem Reap province, amid the current situation of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Mr. Chhun Makara, director of the department of travel agency, transport ...

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Inbound Travelers will be required to wear Electronic Monitoring Equipment

Electronic Monitoring Devices Singapore

The authorities said on Monday (August 3) that Singapore will make some inbound travelers wear electronic monitoring equipment to ensure they comply with the coronavirus quarantine as the country is gradually reopening its borders to foreign nationals. These electronic devices will be provided to inbound travelers including residents and citizens from some selected countries from next Tuesday (August 11). Inbound ...

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Royal Brunei Airlines resumed Direct Flights between Brunei & China

Hangzhou Skyline

Royal Brunei Airlines, the national carrier of Brunei Darussalam, has resumed the operations of direct flights between Brunei Darussalam to mainland China on Tuesday (August 4) after approval from the authorities in the both countries. According to the Chinese embassy in Brunei and travel agencies, the Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) will operate a weekly round-trip direct flight every Tuesday from ...

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Air Asia to resume flights between Malaysia & Singapore under RGL Program

Scan2Fly

Air Asia Group Berhad, Malaysia based low cost carrier, has announced on Monday (August 3) that Air Asia is setting up to resume the operation of passenger flights between Malaysia and Singapore, subject to further approval from the authorities in the both countries. The airline said in its press release, “These will be subject to further announcements by the Singapore ...

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