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How Much Does a Philippines Trip Cost from India in 2026? Full Budget Guide

How Much Does a Philippines Trip Cost from India in 2026? Full Budget Guide

From India to the Philippines in 2026, budget INR 95,000-1.35 lakh per person for a 6-7 day trip: flights INR 26,000-42,000, hotels INR 2,50...
Garuda Indonesia Offers 170,000 Free Domestic Flights

Garuda Indonesia Offers 170,000 Free Domestic Flights

Garuda Indonesia is offering 170,845 free domestic roundtrip seats to travellers who buy an international roundtrip to Jakarta or Bali, vali...
Singapore Airlines Adds 4 Long-Haul Routes in 3 Months

Singapore Airlines Adds 4 Long-Haul Routes in 3 Months

Singapore Airlines will add four long-haul routes from Changi between 24 October and 1 December 2026, including daily Dubai and Western Sydn...
Philippines Bets on Entertainment Tourism With Newport

Philippines Bets on Entertainment Tourism With Newport

The Philippines Department of Tourism and Newport World Resorts signed a two-year MOU on 1 September 2026 to sell Filipino live shows as tou...
Jin Jiang and Trip.com Sign ASEAN Hotel Growth Pact

Jin Jiang and Trip.com Sign ASEAN Hotel Growth Pact

Jin Jiang Hotels and Trip.com will work across 10 ASEAN markets for three years under a new MOU with a fixed commission model and local team...
Indonesia Aviation Safety Score Tops Global Average: ICAO

Indonesia Aviation Safety Score Tops Global Average: ICAO

Indonesia scored 78.85 percent in ICAO's safety audit, above the 70.6 percent world mean, as Jakarta updates rules for drones and bids for a...
Laos Cracks Down on Zero-Dollar Tours to Protect Local Tourism

Laos Cracks Down on Zero-Dollar Tours to Protect Local Tourism

Laos has launched a crackdown on zero-dollar tours, ultra-cheap group trips blamed for diverting spending from local businesses through forc...
Is Bali Safe for Solo Female Travellers in 2026? Areas, Risks & Tips

Is Bali Safe for Solo Female Travellers in 2026? Areas, Risks & Tips

Yes, Bali is safe for solo female travellers in 2026 in Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud, Sanur and Uluwatu with normal precautions. The real risks ar...