HAPPY NEW YEAR 2020
From everyone at Asean.travel team, we would like to thank everyone for following us in the years passed. We hope to bring more updates and improve upon the quality of our content in the years [Read More…]
December 2019
More flights planned between Taiwan and ASEAN countries
With the quasi-ban set by the Chinese Government towards Chinese travellers keen to visit Taiwan, local Taiwanese carriers are looking to boost capacity to secondary destinations in Southeast Asia. Eva Air just announced to fly [Read More…]
Thailand likely to Miss its 40-Million Arrivals Target in 2019
The strong Thai baht and a slowing Chinese economy derailed forecasts of achieving the much expected 40-million international arrivals target in 2019. However, the country comforted its lead as ASEAN largest tourism destination last year. [Read More…]
Vietnam Turning Serious at Eliminating Plastic Waste Along its Coastal Areas
A new plan was recently presented by Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to dramatically cut down on plastic waste in tourist areas and coastal environments. The story was reported by local newspaper VnExpress which [Read More…]
Jakarta to Revive Maritime Museum
Jakarta Maritime Museum located in former Dutch East India Company warehouses, dating back from the 17th century, was severely damaged by a fire last year. However, the government will fully rebuilt the facility for its [Read More…]
Yangon Coastal Area to Be Developed for Tourism
The Yangon Region government recently announced to looking for an upgrading of the Sel Ein Tan coastal area near Letkhokkon Beach in Kungyangon township to become a tourist destination, the region’s tourism officials say. “Some [Read More…]
Malaysia Relaxes Visa Rules for Tourists from China and India during Visit Malaysia 2020
Malaysia decided to abolish tourist visas for travellers from China and India during the Visit Malaysia 2020 event in a move to boost tourist arrivals next year with an envisioned target of 30 million international [Read More…]
Chinese Investors Come Back to Sihanoukville
The Council for Development of Cambodia announced to allow a Chinese real estate firms to develop a new five-star hotel in the Southern seaside resort of Sihanoukville. Will the investment herald a new era of [Read More…]
Thai Eastar Jet and Thai Summer Airways to Take Off in 2020
As if they were not enough airlines in Thailand, the country’s department of civil aviation gave two licences to two new carriers. Thai Eastar Jet and Thai Summer Airways. They should start flying before the [Read More…]
New Look for Dusit Suites Hotel in Bangkok
Dusit International’s newly refurbished all-suite hotel offers an elegant, peaceful retreat in the city’s commercial heart – with design and services inspired by the company’s renowned flagship property. Thanks to the property, Dusit International will [Read More…]