Tourism

S-E Asia tourism takes hit from Middle East crisis, but intra-regional travel could spell hope

As airlines shun the Gulf region, key airports in this area could also capture more transit traffic: analysts

Equipment used in wineries across the world, such as tractors, run on fuel sources which have doubled in price since the Iran war broke out.

Plastic bag shortages, WFH, pricier wine: The Iran conflict is rippling through the economy

The war is disrupting key trade and supply channels, affecting soft commodities and other sectors

Ticket prices on major routes connecting Asia and Europe have surged up to 560% this month.

Soaring airfares are about to ruin a whole lot of vacations

Prices are expected to remain about 30% above last year’s levels even as far out as October

Many travellers say airlines have failed to rebook them promptly – or at all – leaving passengers to navigate limited alternatives and soaring fares themselves.

Gulf airspace closures leave Asia-to-Europe travellers stranded and bleeding cash

Travel insurance offers little relief, as most policies exclude war-related disruptions

MBS has helped in branding Singapore. The Moshe Safdie-designed integrated resort is a widely recognised landmark of the Republic globally.
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Tourism accounts for about one-fifth of Thailand’s economy and a prolonged slowdown would hit a sector still recovering from the pandemic.

Luxury hotels in Thailand cut prices as war keeps tourists away

Thai residents and expatriates can now snap up prices up to 70% off at five-star properties

Sustainable aviation fuel has been touted as one of the critical solutions for the eventual decarbonisation of the aviation sector.

Asean’s tourism sector could contribute to region’s sustainable aviation fuel development, says Airbus

This is relevant for the region, considering that a few countries have consistently been ranked among the top global travel destinations

Air India is monitoring regional conditions while operating 32 additional flights to the UAE to maintain essential connectivity and operations.

Fuel switch incident, surging fuel prices put Air India’s turnaround under fresh test

Rising fuel costs amid escalating Middle East tensions are compounding its challenges

Carriers that offer non-stop Asia-Europe flights are able to bypass the closed Middle Eastern airspace by flying north via the Caucasus then Afghanistan.

Airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes after Gulf airport closures

Major Gulf hubs have remained closed for a fourth day on Tuesday