5.3-Magnitude Quake Rattles Papua, Indonesia — What Travelers Need to Know
A 5.3-magnitude quake struck Papua, Indonesia. Tourists should stay updated, adjust travel plans, and follow safety guidelines for aftershocks and disruptions.
A 5.3-magnitude quake struck Papua, Indonesia. Tourists should stay updated, adjust travel plans, and follow safety guidelines for aftershocks and disruptions.
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Over 600 flights cancelled across Asia due to severe storms. Hong Kong, Beijing, Singapore, and Delhi airports see major travel disruptions. Stay updated.
Wildfires in Indonesia, the U.S., Greece, Turkey, Canada, and Syria devastate tourism with airport closures, evacuations, and billions in lost revenue.
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Indonesia unveils ‘Event by Indonesia’, a digital tourism platform promoting 110+ cultural events, boosting regional travel, and enhancing sustainable tourism.
India and ASEAN join forces to boost sustainable cruise tourism across the Indo-Pacific, strengthening connectivity, coastal economies, and cultural exchange.
A tragic ferry fire near Sulawesi kills 3, over 500 rescued. The KM Barcelona 5 disaster renews calls for stronger maritime safety in Indonesia.
Canada issues urgent travel advisories for China, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, and Indonesia due to rising political unrest, restricted zones, and reduced consular aid. Stay informed and travel smart.
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Thailand shifts its tourism strategy to attract high-spending visitors from the Middle East and Southeast Asia as Chinese tourist numbers decline.
Australian tourists visiting Bali in 2025 must follow strict new visa rules, face-to-face extensions, and pay penalties or risk fines, delays, or deportation.
Cambodia’s VET Airways signs $50M deal with Elfly Group for NOEMI electric seaplanes, joining global leaders in sustainable aviation innovation.
Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, and Singapore enhance media systems to fight misinformation, ensure transparency, and protect public trust.
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Oman warns travelers heading to Indonesia to ensure passports have at least six months’ validity to avoid entry denial. Embassy issues updated travel advisory.
Hilton announces the Waldorf Astoria Bali Nusa Dua, set to open by 2027, bringing ultra-luxury hospitality, immersion, and sustainable tourism to Indonesia.
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Bintan Resorts held trade workshops in Jaipur, Lucknow, and Indore to boost ties with India’s outbound travel market and showcase the island’s attractions.
Singapore to host InnoTrans Asia 2027, linking global rail tech with Asia’s booming transport sector.
Bali-Australia travel disrupted as Mount Lewotobi erupts; flights from Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne cancelled or delayed. Travelers urged to stay alert.
Over 3,300 flights delayed or cancelled at airports in Beijing, Tokyo, Delhi, and Singapore as severe weather disrupts Asia’s aviation network and operations.
Severe weather delays and cancels over 3,300 flights across Asia’s top airports, including Delhi, Tokyo, and Singapore. Airlines brace for summer turbulence.