Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 26th September
120 years of Sa Pa tourism: Journey from Rest Station to National Tourist Area
(TITC) – On 22nd September 2023, at Lady Hill Sa Pa Resort, the People’s Committee of Sa Pa Town organized a conference “Sa Pa – journey from Rest Station to National Tourist Area”. This is an activity to celebrate 120 years of Sa Pa Tourism associated with the 65th Anniversary of Uncle Ho’s visit to Lao Cai Province.
Vietnam world’s 19th most visited destination this summer
Vietnam was one of world’s busiest countries for summer holidays as the tourism recovery rate gradually picked up steam.
UNESCO’s recognition triggers visitor surge at Si Thep Historical Park in northern Thailand
Si Thep Historical Park in Phetchabun experienced an unexpected surge in visitor numbers over the weekend, following its announcement as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on September 19. The ensuing tourism influx prompted local agencies to call on the government for increased accommodation and facilities for the increasing number of tourists.
Chinese tourists get VIP welcome as Thai visa waiver program begins
Chinese tourists landing in Bangkok got a VIP welcome on Monday, as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin personally greeted the first batch of visitors to arrive in Thailand after it waived visas for Chinese nationals to boost the key tourism industry.
Thailand’s visa-free initiative welcomes Chinese, Kazakhstani tourists
Chinese and Kazakhstani tourists will be welcomed by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin at Suvarnabhumi Airport tomorrow, signalling the start of the government’s new visa-free initiative. Srettha will be accompanied by a delegation of ministers and officials at a reception organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to greet Chinese travellers aboard Thai AirAsia X flight XJ761, scheduled to arrive from Shanghai to Bangkok at 10.15am.
Flydubai to fly daily to Penang and Langkawi
DUBAI, 26 September 2023: Flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, announced the launch of a daily service to Penang and Langkawi in Malaysia. The carrier becomes the first to connect popular destinations with flights from the UAE and the first to operate flights to Langkawi from the Middle East.
More flights start on the BKK – CAN route
BANGKOK, 26 September 2023: China Eastern Airline resumes flights from Guangzhou (CAN) to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport starting 27 September, following a one-year pause since 10 October 2022.
