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Fliggy presents its travel insights for the Lunar New Year / Spring Festival
With the Lunar New Year celebrations in full-swing, Alibaba Group’s online travel platform Fliggy released its key insights regarding seasonal travel for this year among the Chinese.
45 million visitors travelled to Hong Kong in 2024
Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that the provisional full-year visitor arrivals for 2024 were close to 45 million, up 31% year on year.
Malaysia celebrates tourist arrivals for Chinese New Year festivities
As part of promoting the exciting Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign, this year’s vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations were further enlivened by welcoming events for domestic and international tourists at four major airports across the country.
Seamless payments via Alipay+ boost global travel for the Lunar New Year
Right on time for the Lunar New Year, Alipay+ teamed up with leading global merchants to launch exclusive campaigns for those travelling during the festive season.
Singapore Changi Airport reports that it welcomed 67.7 million arrivals in 2024
Singapore Changi Airport reports that it saw 67.7 million passenger movements in the past year.
Philippine Airlines launches thrice-weekly Manila-Beijing service
Philippine Airlines is set to operate three nonstop flights per week between Manila and Beijing beginning 30th March.
Vietnam seeks to boost wellness tourism sector
Thanks to increasing interest in holistic wellness, Vietnam reports that its wellness tourism sector is working to be at par with and to even surpass its regional peers.
China and India agree to resume direct commercial flights
China and India have agreed to resume direct commercial flights for the first time in five years. Confirming the development, China’s Foreign Ministry also said it had agreed to reopen Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar in western Tibet to Indian pilgrims this year.
Greater Bay Airlines cancels 128 flights for Feb and March
In a Press statement Greater Bay Airlines(GBA) states that due to the delay in new aircraft delivery and the need for regular inspection for some of our existing aircraft, their overall flight schedule has been impacted, resulting in cancellations of 128 flights (or 64 roundtrip flights) in February and March 2025 involving approximately 5,500 passengers.
Taiwan set to discuss familiarisation trips with Mainland China
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) is urging officials in Mainland China to properly discuss familiarisation trips they are planning to make to the country.
Best Western Hotel Rawalpindi Central opens with 100 keys in Pakistan
BWH Hotels announces the opening of Best Western Hotel Rawalpindi Central, marking its debut in one of Pakistan’s most prestigious areas, the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
Celebrate Chinese New Year with Wendy Wu Tours
Wendy Wu Tours, the UK’s touring specialist, is thrilled to unveil an exclusive Chinese New Year offer that promises travellers the ultimate luxury on their journey to China
IATA World Legal Symposium makes its way to Shanghai this February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 edition of the World Legal Symposium (WLS) will examine the legal implications of evolving forces shaping aviation.
Minor Hotels and Fliggy join forces for Global Discovery booking platform
Global hospitality firm Minor Hotels officially became the first major international hotel company to partner with Fliggy’s brand-new booking platform Global Discovery.
China’s holiday exodus underway as Lunar New Year looms
Chinese authorities report that a new record could be set for the annual Lunar New Year migration as train stations and airports reported a peak in traveller numbers over the weekend.
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