Philippines DOT-Klook Renew Partnership for Hidden Gems
The Philippines Department of Tourism and Klook renewed a multi-year partnership Sep 1 2026, reported Sep 2, to push lesser-known Luzon, Vis...
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Bali Hotel Occupancy Tops Indonesia at 67.29% in July
Bali led Indonesia's star-hotel occupancy in July 2026 at 67.29% and non-star at 42.53% on BPS data, ahead of Banten and Yogyakarta as natio...
Fiji Airways Nadi Fuel Shortage Hits Flights in Fiji
Jet fuel shortfall at Nadi International Airport triggers NOTAM limiting refuel, Fiji Airways protected while others divert to Noumea. Fix d...
Indonesia Raises Domestic Flight Fuel Surcharge to 40%
Indonesia lifted the domestic flight fuel surcharge ceiling from 30% to 40% on 2 September, after average jet fuel hit Rp23,315 per litre. H...
Indonesia Forest Fires: 35 Foreign Aircraft Approved as Haze Disrupts Flights
Indonesia approved 35 foreign aircraft to fight Kalimantan forest fires on 2 Sept 2026 as 615 were evacuated after Mount Sinabung erupted an...
Penang Haze Hits Tourism: 20% of Heritage Tours Cancelled
Haze has dampened Penang tourism in late August and September 2026, with about 20% of Georgetown heritage walking tours cancelled, the Penan...
India Scraps Boarding Pass Stamps at Immigration from 1 September
India has scrapped physical boarding pass stamping at immigration from 1 September 2026, shifting to digital clearance. E-boarding passes on...
China Southern Guangzhou Delhi Flights Resume Sept 21
China Southern resumes daily Guangzhou-Delhi A330 nonstop from 21 Sept after Feb 2020 suspension, restoring India-China link.
