Long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X has run out of money and needs to raise up to MYR 500 million (USD 120.60 million) to restart the airline. This was revealed by deputy chairman of the company Lim Kian Onn. The Malaysian airline, the long-haul arm of AirAsia Group said this month it wanted to restructure MYR […]
Category Archives: Travel Guide
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Andrew J Wood Inauguration of the first Skål Krabi Community Farm KRABI,Thailand: Skal Krabi inaugurated a roof top community farming concept to help feed the local communities during these unprecedented challenging times. Wolfgang Grimm, President of Skal International Krabi and National President of Skal International Thailand, welcomed the presence of the presidents of the Krabi […]
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Giving India’s oldest private carrier a new lease of life, a panel of creditors to Jet Airways has approved a resolution plan for the bankrupt airline. London-based Kalrock Capital and UAE businessman Murari Lal Jalan have now become the new owners of the carrier as its creditors approved the resolution plan submitted by this consortium. […]
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In its latest tourist guidelines, Dubai government has announced that anyone without a confirmed return ticket will not be allowed to enter the city. The recent circular that has been issued stated: “Passengers with visit and tourist visas arriving in Dubai without a return ticket will be not be permitted entry, and it is the […]
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Almost 95% of Americans are missing travel right now. This was revealed by the findings of the new study released by Hilton. In addition, the survey found that millions of Americans already feel a ‘travel memory deficit’, leading to greater stress and the feeling of FOMO (fear of missing out) on lost special moments with […]
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Under plans for a global framework for COVID-safe air travel, a new digital ‘health passport’ is being piloted by a small number of passengers flying from the UK to the US for the first time this week. The CommonPass system, backed by the World Economic Forum (WEF), is designed to create a common international standard […]
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Set to open in December 2020, Park Hotel Kyoto is ideally located near the world-famous Nijō Castle, and gastronomic centres Nishiki Market and Pontocho. It offers 112 guestrooms, two suites, a restaurant & bar and a fitness room. The interior of the hotel pays homage to the beauty and rich culture of Kyoto and incorporates […]
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Following the reopening of the Balearic and Canary Islands to international tourists, the city of Palma is repositioning itself as a go-to work-hub destination, where travellers can work and be in a dream holiday at the same time. Hotels introduce longer-stay packages to accommodate ‘workations’ and a steady uplift of direct flights from key UK […]
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the new ‘Amazing Thailand, The Healthy Journey’ campaign, targetting travellers from Southeast and South Asia seeking medical and wellness services in a short-haul destination. Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya, TAT deputy governor for international marketing (Asia and South Pacific) said the newly unveiled campaign reflected the ‘New Normal’ […]
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The emirate of Dubai has now unveiled a new annual programme for overseas professionals working remotely due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. It will enable people to work remotely from Dubai while continuing their employment. Over 60% of the adult population in the UK are still working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, and […]