PHITEX 2026: The Philippines' Government Travel Exchange
PHITEX 2026 runs 7-14 September. The Philippines' flagship government-run travel exchange, its hosted-buyer format and how it differs from a...
Southeast Asia travel news & guides
Travel industry coverage across Southeast Asia — Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and their neighbours — spanning aviation, tourism policy, hospitality and destination guides.
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Akasa Air starts Mumbai-Hanoi direct flights
Akasa Air has launched four-times-weekly direct flights between Mumbai and Hanoi, its seventh international destination and second in Southe...
Cheapest Way to Travel Malaysia From India
The cheapest way to travel Malaysia from India: ₹9,000+ budget flights, visa-free entry, buses over flights, mamak food and hostels. 5 days...
Can You Drink Tap Water in Malaysia?
Tap water in Malaysia is treated to national standards but hotel tanks and old pipes make it risky. What to drink, ice safety and bottled-wa...
Best Time to Visit Bali From India in 2026
May to September is the best time for Indians to visit Bali in 2026 for dry weather and calm seas, with shoulder months April and October of...
Cheapest Way to Travel Vietnam From India in 2026
The cheapest way from India to Vietnam in 2026 is an AirAsia or VietJet Air return via Kuala Lumpur or direct from Kolkata and Delhi to Hano...
Jakarta Green Line to 12 Cars: KAI Tests Longer Trains
KAI will run 12-car trains on Jakarta's Green Line to Rangkasbitung after a 4 Sep trial: 36 sets planned as the corridor hits 22.5 percent o...
Is Vietnam Expensive for Indian Tourists in 2026?
No, Vietnam is not expensive for Indian tourists in 2026. A comfortable day costs INR 3,500 to 5,500 including a 3-star hotel, street food a...
