Travelasan Insights
Travel news from around the world and what it means for travellers from India — each item linked to the report it is based on.
Thailand widens Spain sales push with savings on winter packages
Thailand's tourism authority has rolled out a nationwide sales campaign in Spain, promoting winter travel packages with savings and a focus on food and culture.
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Two new Bangkok routes link Thailand with Malaysia and Poland
Thai Vietjet Air has begun a daily Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok service, while LOT Polish Airlines has introduced nonstop Warsaw-Bangkok flights, adding capacity from both a major regional market and a growing long-haul one.
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Maldives tourist arrivals top 1.64 million, still below last year
The Maldives recorded 1,642,478 international arrivals by 7 October 2026, with China as the leading source market, though volumes trail 2025 levels.
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Phuket welcomes Riu's first Thailand resort on Mai Khao Beach
Hotel Riu Palace Phuket has opened as RIU's first property in Thailand, offering a 24-hour all-inclusive stay on Mai Khao Beach. It sits 16km from Phuket International Airport.
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A traveller's system for packing, jet lag and avoiding holiday mishaps
Emma Grede, co-founder of Skims and Good American, shares her habits for organised travel: a packing checklist, books as tools, and relying on a well-prepared companion to avoid holiday mishaps.
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ASEAN airports backed 23.3 million jobs in 2025, study finds
A new industry study measures the economic contribution of airports across Southeast Asia, including jobs, GDP and tourism spending, and outlines what fuller regional air integration could add.
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Cruise terminal in Singapore to stage music and murals
SATS-Creuers and the National Arts Council have agreed a three-year plan to bring performing and visual arts to Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore.
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