How to Travel to Kuala Lumpur on a Budget
by Jeff Borne © Sadie Teper on Unsplash You don't have to have a huge wad of money to be able to enjoy a vacation in the capital of Malaysia. As soon as you start changing your dollars to ringgit, you'll already
Thailand Welcomes Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Tourists from 1 November 2021
Thailand is welcoming visitors from around the world from 1 November, 2021, via three entry schemes: For fully vaccinated visitors: TEST & GO Exemption from Quarantine. Living in The “Blue Zone” (17 Sandbox Destinations) For partially and unvaccinated visitors: Happy Quarantine 1. Test
What Is the “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension”?
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that the Phuket Sandbox program received the green light from the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to be upgraded as the “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension,” providing fully vaccinated international travelers with more
Phuket Sandbox Welcomed 14,055 International Arrivals on Its First Month
Launched on 1 July 2021, until 31 July the Phuket Sandbox program received 14,055 foreign tourists, generating THB 829 million in revenue for the local economy. Thus informed the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The largest source market was the U.S.
Krabi and Phang Nga to Reopen in Mid-August 2021
While the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) informed both the Phuket Sandbox and Samui Plus programs are going ahead as usual, Krabi and Phang Nga plan to reopen to fully vaccinated international tourists within August. Mr. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, Spokesperson of the
This May Save Any Hotel During Lockdowns
Opened in March 2020, Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok went through challenging times and many transitions. But it’s surviving, and it’s here to stay, soon under the management of IHG Hotels & Resorts. by Alberto Tortolero While there is hope on the horizon
Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, and Ko Tao reopened with the launch of “Samui Plus” program
https://vimeo.com/574829494 The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced yesterday the launch today of the Samui Plus program, under which Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, and Ko Tao can be visited by fully vaccinated international tourists with no quarantine requirements, between July and December
Phuket Is Open to International Tourists Via the Sandbox Program
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced today that Phuket’s highly anticipated reopening to tourism is now officially in effect, with the launch today of the Phuket Sandbox program that welcomes fully vaccinated international visitors to the destination with no
Megatix ticketing platform is offering best hotel, spa and restaurant deals from all over Thailand
Megatix, the leading customisable ticketing platform, has announced the expansion of their services to offering best hotel, spa and restaurant deals from all over Thailand. This new option provides users with flexible redeeming dates whilst allowing vendors to fully control
Agoda’s GoLocal campaign set to boost domestic travel
Agoda has launched its biggest integrated campaign, GoLocal, aimed at stimulating domestic tourism across its Asia Pacific and global markets, and has signed up thousands of hotel partners in the pre-launch phase. Accommodation providers opting in to Agoda’s GoLocal initiative are
Emirates’ four-day travel fair offers bargains and giveaways
The Emirates Travel Fair 2020 started on 27 February, offering attractive savings on fares for travel to popular destinations across Emirates’ global network. The fair features daily giveaways, and a chance to win complimentary tickets. Emirates Travel Fair 2020 is
Six Senses Bhutan Opens in The Land of The Thunder Dragon
Located in the colorful Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan famous for its Gross National Happiness (GNH) philosophy, Six Senses Bhutan celebrates its highly-anticipated arrival with the opening of its first three lodges in Thimphu, Punakha and Paro. The lodges seamlessly combine
NokScoot’s First Shanghai Flight Touches Down in Pudong
NokScoot, the joint venture low-cost carrier of Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, celebrated its first flight to Shanghai when it touched down early on February 26, 2019, at Pudong International Airport after departing from Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport. Passengers
The Intriguing Link Between Thai Cuisine and Moscato d’Asti Wines from Italy
by Melissa Richter, from Italy When it comes to Thailand, wine appreciation is often viewed as a cottage industry, but it does not have to be this way. French, German, Australian, and wines from South America are all on the map,
Singapore’s Worldwide Hotels Celebrated Its 25th Anniversary
With the consolidation of Hotel 81, Value Hotel, Venue Hotel, V Hotel, Hotel Boss, and Hotel Mi under one umbrella, Worldwide Hotels announced it became Singapore's largest homegrown tourist class hotel group. In Singapore, Worldwide Hotels owns and manages all of
Phuket’s Multihull Solutions Regatta 2018 Bound to Excite
Text and photos by Scott Murray Entries for the 2018 Multihull Solutions Regatta have been flowing in says Phuket Yacht Club Commodore, Scott Duncanson. "This is the tenth running of the event and on the back of a surge in multihull
A New Twist on Wellness Resorts
by Grace T. Kim Thailand is a major hub for wellness tourism and it gets increasingly challenging to carve a competitive edge for hotels to attract wellness junkies with a penchant for the good life. MW Wellness Management, the new joint
This Is What Happens When The Great Gatsby, China, and Hua Hin Get Together
To support in promoting tourism to Thailand, in accordance with Amazing Thailand’s "Open to the New Shades" marketing concept by The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin—as part of Centara Hotels & Resorts—recently
Van Gogh SENSES Gifts Opens in Hong Kong
Van Gogh SENSES, an art-themed concept store dedicated to Vincent van Gogh announced the opening of its newest venture, Van Gogh SENSES Gifts in Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Arts (Tai Kwun), opened this month. Bringing an appreciation of art
Mandarin Oriental Announced New Hotel in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new hotel in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, scheduled to open in 2020. The property, which will be called Mandarin Oriental, Saigon, will form part of Union Square Saigon,
An Uber Exclusive River Cruise through the Mekong
Mekong Kingdoms announced the maiden Mekong River voyage of Gypsy, an exclusive two-cabin river cruiser, between the ancient Laos capital of Luang Prabang and Thailand’s Golden Triangle, in May 2018. A private tailored three nights/four days cruise from Luang Prabang
Malaysia’s First DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Opens in Penang
DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) 14 market-leading brands, celebrated the opening of its first resort-style property in Malaysia: DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang. Located on Penang's north coast, overlooking the Indian Ocean, DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang is
A Family Summer Promotion at JW Marriot Phu Quoc
Celebrated for its sparkling emerald waters, stretches of pale sand, and fuchsia sunsets, Phu Quoc is an idyllic getaway place in Vietnam. To welcome the summer, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay introduced a series of family-friendly activities to make