southeast asia

Home » Indonesia Travel News » Vietnam Joins Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Philippines with New Ten Year Golden Visa Program Sunday, June 1, 2025Vietnam joins Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines in introducing a new 10-year Golden Visa program designed to attract foreign investors, skilled professionals, retirees, and families. This move reflects Vietnam’s...

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Air Canada Launches Non-Stop Flights from Vancouver to Manila, Connecting Canada and the Philippines: What You Need to Know Sunday, June 1, 2025Air Canada has unveiled a direct flight service connecting Vancouver with Manila, establishing a first-of-its-kind nonstop route operated by a Canadian airline to the Philippines. This strategic expansion redefines air travel between the...

Home » Malaysia Travel News » Singapore and Chiang Mai Lead the Charge in Southeast Asia 2025 Most Reliable and Secure City Rankings with Bangkok, Pattaya, Hanoi and Kuala Lumpur Following Closely Sunday, May 25, 2025In the 2025 Southeast Asia Safety Index, Singapore and Chiang Mai have emerged as the region’s most reliable and secure cities, setting new benchmarks for safety and public confidence....

Home » ASIA » Philippines Joins Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam in Pushing for Unified ASEAN Visa System to Enhance Regional Tourism Tuesday, May 20, 2025The Philippines has joined Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam in supporting a unified ASEAN visa system, a move aimed at enhancing regional tourism. By advocating for a system where tourists can travel...

Home » CRUISE NEWS » What Travel Advisors Need to Know About Princess Cruises’ Unique Diamond Princess Japan Experience Friday, May 16, 2025Princess Cruises’ offers a uniquely authentic and culturally immersive experience for North American travelers aboard the Diamond Princess, a ship dedicated to exploring Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. Combining the comfort and service that Princess is...

Home » HOTEL NEWS » Hylla Vintage Hotel Wins Global Accolades in Trip.com Choice Awards 2025, Redefining Luxury and Cultural Tourism in China Thursday, May 15, 2025In a remarkable recognition of luxury, culture, and sustainability, Hylla Vintage Hotel, nestled in the scenic surroundings of Lijiang, has earned three top honors in the prestigious 2025 Trip.com Choice Awards. The hotel was named among...

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » T’way Air to Launch New Route from Cheongju to Denpasar in September 2025, Boosting Travel Connectivity Between South Korea and Indonesia Wednesday, May 14, 2025In late September 2025, South Korean airline T’way Air will expand its operations with a new route linking Cheongju, South Korea, to Denpasar, Indonesia, marking a significant step in the airline’s growth strategy....

Home » VISA AND PASSPORT NEWS » Malaysia Extends New Visa Exemption for Chinese Travelers: A Surge for Tourism and Bilateral Relations Wednesday, May 14, 2025In an important development for travelers and bilateral relations, the Embassy of China in Malaysia announced on Tuesday that the country’s visa exemption for Chinese travelers would be extended for another five years, with the possibility of...

Home » HOTEL NEWS » Indonesia to Gain Seven New Marriott Properties Across Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, Bekasi, Pontianak, and Riau Islands as Brand Expands Asia-Pacific Footprint by End of 2025 Thursday, March 27, 2025By the end of 2025, Indonesia will see the addition of seven new Marriott properties across key destinations including Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, Bekasi, Pontianak, and the Riau Islands. This...

Home » India Travel News » India’s Tourism Faces New Hurdles as Rising Auto Import Tariffs Drive Up Travel Costs for International Visitors, Impacting Himachal Pradesh Thursday, March 27, 2025In March 2025, Donald Trump reignited a significant global trade conflict by announcing a 25% tariff on auto imports. This bold move, part of an ongoing trade dispute, threatens to reshape the global economic...