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General : Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship To Boost ITM 2025 For Muslim-Friendly Tourism
Bernama
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August 26, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Chairmanship of ASEAN 2025 will serve as a catalyst for Islamic Tourism Month (ITM) 2025, further strengthening its role as a benchmark for the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) campaign, said Deputy...
Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Vietnam, Fiji: Places Driving Travel Insurance Boom In India
Times Now
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August 26, 2025
Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Vietnam, Fiji: The Offbeat Destinations Driving A Travel Insurance Boom In India Indian travellers are increasingly swapping traditional holiday hotspots for more adventurous, lesser-explored getaways, and their travel...
K-Pop Demon Hunters: Culture & Travel
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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K-Pop Demon Hunters (ⓒCourtesy of Netflix) The Netflix animated film “K-Pop Demon Hunters (2025)” sparked a global K-content sensation upon its release, captivating audiences in over 30 countries. Blending the dazzling visuals of K-pop with...
Southern Thailand Pioneers 'De-Stress Economy' at Pakk Taii Design Week 2025
The Slovenia Times
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August 26, 2025
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 August 2025 - In an era of polycrisis - from climate disruption and geopolitical instability to mounting mental and emotional strain - the very notion of 'economic security' is being redefined. For...
Alarm in Thailand’s Phuket after tourist deaths on beaches
South China Morning Post
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August 26, 2025
The recent deaths of four tourists in less than a week on Phuket beaches are raising alarm and calls for stricter safety measures as strong monsoon currents, lack of lifeguards and venomous sea slugs threaten swimmers on the Thai island. All of...
PATA Launches 75th Anniversary Campaign “From Vision to Legacy” in Bangkok
FTN News
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August 26, 2025
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) launched its 75th Anniversary campaign under the theme “From Vision to Legacy” during the PATA Knowledge Forum 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. The year-long campaign will...
Edinburgh passenger enjoyed 'free holiday' before Border Force made major discovery
Edinburgh Live
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August 26, 2025
A Scottish drug courier sobbed as a judge spared her an immediate jail sentence despite being caught with more than 30 kilos of cannabis stuffed inside two suitcases at Manchester Airport. Kiala Wyles, 22, was given a free holiday to Thailand and...
Trip.com Launches Trip.Planner: Smart Itineraries Tailored to Your Travel Style
Breaking Travel News
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August 26, 2025
Step into a new era of travel planning, where stress is replaced by AI-powered foresight. Trip.com introduces Trip.Planner, a revolutionary one-stop travel planning hub, powered by AI to transform complex itineraries into effortless, personalised...
Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok Celebrates Five Years of Success
Bangkok Post
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August 26, 2025
Bangkok, August 22, 2025 – Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok, Thailand’s first and only premium outlet destination, proudly marks its 5th anniversary. The milestone highlights the success of its comprehensive business strategy spanning marketing,...
New wet-lease carrier Thai SmartLynx receives first aircraft
FlightGlobal
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New Asian operator Thai SmartLynx has taken delivery of its first aircraft, an Airbus A320, at Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport. Thai SmartLynx is being established as a wet-lease operation by Avia Solutions Group. It states that the A320 delivery...
'Detour destinations' becoming a hot trend for travelers
WANE - Indiana
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August 24, 2025
(NewsNation) — “Detour destinations” have become the hot travel trend this year, according to travel booking site Expedia. Detour destinations are less well-known and less crowded than tourist hotspots, per Expedia.com. All of the places are said...
Laos to Launch Digital Immigration System for Foreign Travelers Starting 1 September
The Laotian Times
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August 26, 2025
Beginning 1 September, Laos will launch a trial version of its new Digital Arrival Registration system, marking a shift away from the traditional paper-based immigration forms for all foreign passport holders. The system is designed to streamline...
Thailand beaches remain safe but visitors warned of seasonal jellyfish and venomous marine life
Pattaya Mail
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August 26, 2025
Swimmers and snorkelers are advised to follow local safety notices and wear protective clothing during jellyfish season along Thailand’s coasts. PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s beaches are among the most beautiful in the world, drawing millions of...
Thailand and Vietnam: A Comparative Analysis of Tourism Growth in Southeast Asia
Thailand Business News
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August 26, 2025
Thailand and Vietnam are two of Southeast Asia’s most prominent tourism destinations, each leveraging unique strengths to attract millions of visitors annually. In 2024, Thailand welcomed 35.6 million international tourists, maintaining its...
Kiwis seek off-the-beaten-path travel for deeper connections
The New Zealand Herald
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August 26, 2025
It’s a sentiment felt across the industry. At Flight Centre, Air and Product Manager Jen Staples says Kiwis always love Asia but are searching for destinations that feel properly unfamiliar and less crowded. Instead of Bali and Thailand, those...
US confirms first human case of travel-associated screwworm
Bangkok Post
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August 26, 2025
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Sunday reported the first human case in the United States of travel-associated New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, from an outbreak-affected country. - REUTERS Published: 26 Aug 2025
Thai Deputy PM raises concern over contradictory Cambodian statements on border issues
Pattaya Mail
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August 25, 2025
Deputy PM Phumtham stresses Thailand will defend sovereignty amid differing Cambodian statements, urging calm while continuing bilateral border negotiations. BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wetchayachai...
'I quit Emmerdale to sell weed in holiday hotspot and made unexpected discovery'
Daily Star
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August 26, 2025
EastEnders favourite Bobby Brazier is reportedly ditching showbiz to move to India to practice the Hare Krishna religion, but he is not the first soap star to quit acting to move abroad. That is because former Emmerdale actress Kelli Hollis, who...
Thai Foreign Minister pushes economic diplomacy, green partnerships in Stockholm visit
Pattaya Mail
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August 25, 2025
During a Team Thailand meeting in Sweden, FM Maris Sangiampongsa emphasized clean energy, innovation, and stronger ties — while pledging support for over 60,000 Thais living in the country. BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris...
Thailand May Give Away $21 Million in Free Flights for Travelers to Explore the Country
Matador Network
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The plan publicly proposed by Sorawong Thienthong, the country’s Tourism and Sports Minister, proposed spending 700 million Thai baht (about $21.5 million) to buy domestic flights for 200,000-plus foreign tourists. Future visitors who book flights...