Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 22 July
Hua Hin aims to reopen to international travellers October 1
Following in the intrepid footsteps of Phuket and now Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao, the coastal city of Hua Hin has set its sights on reopening to international travellers on October 1. The provincial governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan made the announcement today despite Covid-19 infection numbers growing in the province.
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Siargao among Time magazine’s greatest places of 2021 list
Siargao Island made it into Time magazine’s list of “greatest places” in 2021, which recognizes destinations that were able to adapt and innovate despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic.
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Thailand suspends domestic flights in Covid-risk areas
Airlines in Thailand have halted domestic flights through end of this month, as authorities further tighten travel restrictions in response to several consecutive days of record infections.
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Fansipan: 1 of 5 out-of-this-world destinations to explore ‘space tourism’ without leaving Earth
The first successful test of recreational space travel on July 11 has many people aiming for the prospect of “space tourism”. Before realising this “luxury” dream, visitors can experience “space tourism” without leaving Earth. Fansipan peak is one of the rare destinations that help visitors get this experience.
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Hotelbeds signs preferred agreement with RedDoorz to expand portfolio in Southeast Asia
Hotelbeds has announced a preferred partnership with RedDoorz expanding its portfolio in Southeast Asia.
