Southeast Asia Travel News | Update December 23
Vietnam tourism minister proposes granting e-visa to all markets
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung has proposed that the government consider granting e-visas to all countries and territories, instead of the current 80, to boost foreign tourist numbers.
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Vietnam eyes 8 million foreign tourists next year amid visa hassles
Struggling with disappointing numbers since the country reopened its borders after Covid, the tourism industry has set a target of just eight million foreign tourists in 2023.
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Emirates goes four daily to Bangkok
Emirates will start the new year in Thailand by adding a fourth flight between Bangkok and Dubai from 1 January 2023.
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Phuket’s boat show returns
The 2023 Thailand International Boat Show will be held from 12 to 15 January 2023 at Royal Phuket Marina, highlighting the combination of onshore lifestyle opportunities and on-water boating opportunities abound in Phuket.
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Electronic Visa on Arrival ( E-VoA ) Launched to Ease Traveler’s Entry Process to Indonesia
Indonesia is always committed to providing the best experience to any of its visitors. After previously launching the Second Home Visa and Immigration on Shipping (IoS) program, Indonesia launched another program to ease travelers’ entry process, namely Electronic Visa on Arrival (eVOA).
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Capital A Partners Sivilai Asia to Launch AirAsia Cambodia
AirAsia Aviation Group, part of Capital A, has signed a joint venture agreement with Sivilai Asia to establish a low cost airline in the Kingdom of Cambodia.
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