Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 21th September
Da Nang is the new hotspot for MICE tourism
(TITC) – In the article titled: “Central Vietnam is the new hotspot for meetings and incentive trips”, Micenet gave many compliments to Da Nang and gave an analysis of why the city of Central Vietnam is emerging as an ideal MICE destination in the region.
Vietnam world’s 40th best country for ‘comfortable’ retirement
Vietnam has been named the 40th best country in the world for foreigners to enjoy their “comfortable retirement,” in a ranking compiled by media company U.S. News & World Report.
UNESCO recognition could be big for Cat Ba
Tourism insiders hope that the recognition of the Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago in northern Vietnam as a UNESCO World Heritage Site could help bring more foreign tourists to the area.
Thailand’s ancient town of Si Thep added to world heritage list
Thailand’s ancient ruined town of Si Thep, a 1,500-year-old complex of temples, monasteries and other buildings, was added to UNESCO’s world heritage list on Tuesday.
Singapore airport to allow passport-free departure from next year
Passengers departing from Singapore’s Changi Airport will not have to present their passport as part of changes to the country’s immigration policies to take effect early next year.
AirAsia makes the move to SAI
SEPANG, 18 September 2023: AirAsia flights to Siem Reap Cambodia will relocate its operations to the Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport (SAI) effective 16 October 2023.
Tourism Malaysia at ITB China
SHANGHAI, 18 September 2023: Tourism Malaysia and partners are counting on China’s outbound travel recovery to get visitor arrivals back on track in 2023, and promotional efforts kicked off at ITB China last week.
