Finance

Stock Exchange of Thailand reports tourism sector excelled in 2024

In its annual report released on Thursday, 13th March, the Stock Exchange of Thailand reported that the surging tourism sector drove listed companies to record growth throughout 2024.

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Zoom Travel Insurance says travel still a top priority for young Australians

A new report released by Zoom Travel Insurance reveals that travel remains a top priority for young Australians despite current economic issues, including a weakening Australian dollar.

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Thomas Cook India launches the Borderless Prepaid Multi-Currency Travel Card

India's outbound travel saw a record in overseas travel spending of $17 billion in FY24, marking a 25% increase y-o-y (accounting for 54% of all international spending)1 and is projected to reach $55.4 billion by 20342

Finance

Business Travel Show Asia Pacific comes to Singapore this April

The BTN Group which has organised the Business Travel Show Europe for three decades brings the same world-class sourcing, networking and educational programme to the Asia Pacific this April.

Finance

Cathay Group reports on solid performance in 2024

The Cathay Group announced its annual results for the year 2024 on Wednesday, 12th March.

Finance

SIHOT delivers hotel reservations to Apple and Google Wallets

SIHOT, a hotel management systems, has digitalised booking information, enabling guests to add hotel reservations to their Apple or Google Wallets.

Finance

Philippine government optimistic on ongoing rise in tourism revenue

The Philippine government expressed its optimism that tourism revenues in the country will continue to rise based on the Department of Tourism (DOT)’s excellent report on arrivals and revenues from January 2025.

Finance

Bursa Securities approves Capital A’s proposed regularisation plan

AirAsia’s parent firm Capital A Berhad marked a new milestone in its financial transformation journey with the approval of its Proposed Regularisation Plan by Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

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Philippine Department of Tourism invites Hollywood to film in the country

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) extended an invitation to Hollywood executives to film in the country.

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Pakistan takes part in ITB Berlin 2025

Pakistan tourism officials and professionals made their way to this year’s ITB Berlin, actively promoting their nation in Europe.

Finance

A stronger yen could curb Korean arrivals in Japan

As Japan continues to battle with overtourism, it may soon see a significant reduction in the number of Korean arrivals into the country.

Finance

Singapore Residents’ Year End and Lunar New Year travel spending hit new highs: Visa

Visa, shared that Singapore residents continue to prioritise travel, with outbound spending surging in December last year, as well as the recent Lunar New Year holiday week.

Finance

Japan mulls imposition of new tax to combat overtourism

Japan may currently be the leading destination of choice for most of the world, but overtourism is significantly impacting the country in an adverse manner.

Finance

Travelex launches four new stores at Dubai International (DXB)

Foreign Exchange brand Travelex has opened four new stores at Dubai International (DXB), as the airport saw a record number of passengers pass through its terminals in 2024.