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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.
GMT Pay launches as first Payment Gateway for everyone to use Web3 earnings
FSL, the Web3 development studio behind the powerhouse Web3 lifestyle app STEPN, is excited to announce the launch of GMT Pay, an innovative payment solution.
American Express and Singapore Airlines offer limited edition rewards for 25 years of partnership
American Express and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer celebrate 25 years of partnership by offering exclusive limited-time rewards for new and existing American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card Members.
Sompo Insurance Thailand teams up with Collinson International for Sompo Smart Delay
Airport experience solutions provider Collinson International has partnered with Sompo Insurance Thailand (Sompo) for Sompo Smart Delay.
Japan reports 36.87 million arrivals for 2024
Japan reported an all-time high in terms of foreign tourist arrivals for 2024, register 36.87 million travellers in the past year.
Vietnam and Laos launch cross-border QR payment system
Laos and Vietnam recently launched a cross-border QR code payment system that has the potential to boost trade and tourism between the two countries.
JCB and Taiwan Rakuten Card introduce the JCB Panda Card
JCB International Co Ltd officially launched the new JCB Panda Card in collaboration with Taiwan Rakuten Card today, 15th January.
Marina Bay Sands to pay Singapore Tourism Board an additional US$1 billion
Marina Bay Sands (MBS) will make an additional upfront payment of US$1 billion to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) with regard to design revisions made to its upcoming expansion project, dubbed MBS IR2.
Sri Lanka reports US$3.17B in tourism revenues for 2024
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector reports that it earned around US$3.17 billion in 2024.
Avolon sees APAC growth to drive global airline revenues over US$1T this year
A new report from aviation finance firm Avalon forecasts that growth in the Asia-Pacific region will help drive global airline revenue over the US$1 trillion mark for the first time this year.
Cebu Pacific secures sustainability-linked loan to purchase A321NEO aircraft
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific formally closed a sustainability-linked Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) for its new Airbus A321NEO, marking its first-ever sustainable aircraft financing.
Alton Aviation Consultancy reports record growth in 2024
Alton Aviation Consultancy reports another year of record growth in 2024 and looks forward to meeting the rising demand for high-quality aviation consulting services for this year.
AirAsia MOVE teams up with Antom
Southeast Asian travel booking app and online travel platform AirAsia MOVE (MOVE) formally signed an agreement with Ant International’s Antom on Tuesday, 7th January.
Travelsoft launches Travelsoft Services
Travelsoft launches Travelsoft Services, a white-label multi-consolidator for all customers of the group's platforms.
Travelex unveils new Qatar store as Middle East expansion accelerates
Foreign Exchange company Travelex has unveiled a new retail location at Hamad International Airport – reflecting the brand’s ongoing expansion across the State of Qatar.
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