Southeast Asia Travel News | update 8th July
Strong demand for private aviation powers Yugo’s SEA expansion | Airlines
Although commercial flight operations are still a long way to recovery, one private aviation brand has seen demand for private flights picking up, warranting its expansion across Southeast Asia with new charter routes.
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Vietnam orders COVID-19 lockdown in Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam
Nine million people in Ho Chi Minh City has lockdown since the 8th of July, as the commercial hub struggles to contain Vietnam’s most serious COVID-19 outbreak so far.
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Phnom Penh most likely target for travel bubble | Cambodia
Phnom Penh’s extraordinary vaccination effort means that the capital’s economy is ripe for re-opening.
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Boracay Island gets world-recognized ‘safe travel’ stamp | Philippines
Boracay Island just became one of the two Philippine destinations to receive the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travels Stamp next to Baguio City, indicating it has adopted globally recognized health protocols.
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Bangkok Airways revises Koh Samui flights ahead of reopening | Thailand
To prepare for the Samui+ reopening programme launching July 15, Bangkok Airways is revising its schedule to operate 3 inbound flights and 3 outbound flights daily between Koh Samui and Bangkok.