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Malaysia Aviation Group to cut flight capacity by 20% this year
Reuters, Published on 29/08/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, said on Thursday it would reduce network capacity by 20% across its airlines this year amid a shortage of planes, labour and parts.
Hajj tour organisers confront hefty losses
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/05/2023
» Tour operators face major losses for Hajj trips because of an abrupt change by the Department of Provincial Administration regarding additional charges for pilgrim travellers, as well as high airfares driven by limited seat capacity.
Clarifying departure levy scuttlebutt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/05/2023
» As the general election draws near, implementing collection of a new tax is an extremely sensitive issue and almost unheard of as a political tactic.
Phuket tourism set to take a bigger hit
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/05/2023
» Foreign arrivals to Phuket may plunge to a lower than expected level during the upcoming low season, due largely to the slowdown of the Chinese market and the bankruptcy of an Indian airline.
Saudi flights to boost tourism
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/07/2022
» The upcoming launch of a direct air route from Bangkok to Jeddah, a commercial centre and gateway to the holy city of Mecca, is expected to push up the number of visitors from Saudi Arabia tenfold, deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said.
Malaysia stimulates tourism rebound
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 16/07/2022
» Tourism operators in Betong and Hat Yai are banking on cross-border tourism from Malaysia to shore up the local economy, while encouraging a more seamless immigration process to facilitate the flow of tourists.
Airlines pledge to stabilise rocky recovery
Reuters, Published on 21/06/2022
» DOHA: Global airlines wrapped up an annual summit on Tuesday by pledging to overcome operational problems that have marred the industry's recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Joint push to spur Middle Eastern market
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/05/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) are expanding partnerships with airlines and online travel agencies (OTAs) to boost the number of arrivals from Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
Built for adventure
Life, Jedd Sreshthaputra, Published on 09/05/2022
» Royal Enfield has launched the Scram 411, the company's first ADV crossover motorcycle. It combines the DNA of a high-altitude adventurer with the vibes of a real scrambler creating a unique new sub-category that excels at multi-tasking. The product has been unveiled for global audiences with immediate retail availability in India, but it will make its debut in Asia Pacific markets by the middle of this year.
Govt asked to seek Saudi investors
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 05/05/2022
» Chambers of commerce in three southern border provinces have told the government to propose joint ventures to Saudi Arabia as a way to stimulate trade.