Southeast Asia Travel News | Update February 1
Philippines to start offering tax refund to foreign tourists from 2024
The Philippines has announced a new tax related program to boost tourism in the country. As per the news reports, President Ferdinand Marcos has approved a value-added tax refund programme for foreign tourists by 2024 to attract more visitors.
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AirAsia to launch Don Mueang-Mae Sot service this March
AirAsia is adding a Don Mueang-Mae Sot (Tak) flight to its domestic network with the aim to bridge trade between Thailand and Myanmar (Mae Sot-Myawaddy) and provide a boost to tourism.
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No fee changes for Komodo National Park but impact on market remains
Plans to raise Komodo National Park fees may have been axed, but travel trade players say the damage has been done. Travelers are uncertain and reluctant to visit.
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Indonesia woos foreigners with long-stay visa
Indonesia Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Law and Human Rights has launched the Second Home Visa to attract and facilitate foreigners to conduct their business in the country.
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Malaysia Airlines to suspend services to Brisbane
Malaysia Airlines will be implementing a route rationalization exercise in 1Q2023 with the suspension of the Kuala Lumpur-Brisbane route effective March 27, 2023.
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Philippine Airlines launches Manila-Perth service
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will operate non-stop services between Manila and Perth starting from March 27, 2023, linking the Philippines and Western Australia with direct flights for the first time.
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