Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 2nd October
Da Lat a cheap year-end destination: Agoda
Travel website Agoda has ranked Da Lat fourth on a list of the 10 cheapest destinations in the Asia-Pacific with average room rates of US$68 a night.
Malaysia considers visa-free entry for Chinese tourists
The Malaysian government is considering following Thailand by waiving visas for Chinese travelers to boost its tourism recovery in the peak year-end months.
Vietravel Airlines operates first flight connecting Nha Trang with South Korea’s Muan
Vietravel Airlines, a subsidiary of tour operator Viettravel, has operated its first direct flight from Nha Trang city in the central province of Khanh Hoa to Muan of South Korea.
Brunei’s GallopAir orders China’s C919
SINGAPORE, 28 September 2023: Brunei-based airline GallopAir has signed a deal to buy 30 aircraft from the Chinese aircraft manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), which includes the first overseas order of China’s domestically developed C919 passenger aircraft.
Over 6 lakh Indian visitors till July 2023; Singapore to woo young traveller.
In a recent interview with GB Srithar, Regional Director, India, Middle East & South Asia, Singapore Tourism Board, key insights into India’s burgeoning travel market and Singapore’s appeal to Indian travelers were unveiled. India, now the fourth-largest tourist market for Singapore, continued its robust growth into 2023. With the strongly connected travel trade connections and ease of access between the two destinations, STB looks at tapping newer segments from India.
