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Trip.com Group Pioneers a Greener, More Inclusive Global Travel Ecosystem in 2024 Sustainability Report
Floyd County Chronicle & Times - Kentucky
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Group launches new full-scale carbon emissions data feature across transport modes Country Retreats Programme expands to more global destinations, driving rural development Championing greater inclusion in the workplace SINGAPORE, July 1, 2025...
YouTrip: 1 in 4 Singaporeans visited multiple destinations during recent June holidays
Hardware Zone
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July 1, 2025
It’s time to kaypoh and learn what our Singaporean peers have been up to during the recent June 2025 school holidays. According to YouTrip’s latest travel trends report, Singaporeans were excellent at maximising their rightful reprieve. 1 in 4...
Why Travelers Dread Flying Over This Part Of The U.S.
The Travel
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June 30, 2025
Anxiety surrounding turbulence is often what fuels a fear of flying. Turbulence, the chaotic movement of air that causes planes to experience forceful shaking and sudden changes in altitude, is unpleasant and frightening for pilots, flight...
Your Singapore travel plan in jeopardy, six agents lose license over failure to submit documents
The Economic Times
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June 23, 2025
Failure to submit outstanding audited statements of accounts, annual business profiles or returns, resulted in the Singapore Tourism Board (STA) revoking the licenses of six travel agents. The agents whose licenses were revoked are Gemini Travel n...
Korea, Singapore aim to upgrade ties to strategic partnership as they celebrate 50th anniversary, envoy says
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 1, 2025
Published: 01 Jul. 2025, 16:24 Singaporean Ambassador Eric Teo, center, cuts the cake at a reception to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Korea and Singapore at Grand Hyatt Hotel in central Seoul on June 30. The...
Kovan MRT station joins LTA scheme to reward commuters for morning off-peak travel
The Straits Times
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July 1, 2025
The programme is aimed at encouraging passengers to avoid the busier segments of the MRT network in north-eastern Singapore during the morning rush period.ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO SINGAPORE – Commuters who tap in at Kovan MRT station during off-peak...
Chef Søren Selin Brings Danish Flavours to the Skies with Singapore Airlines
Abelson
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July 1, 2025
Epicurean Michelin-starred Chef Søren Selin brings Danish fine dining to the skies in an exclusive menu for Singapore Airlines Business Class. Credit: Singapore Airlines At 35,000 feet, airline meals rarely stir emotion, but Singapore Airlines has...
Singapore-bound travellers stranded as Middle East airspace closures ripple through Doha and Dubai
The Independent Singapore
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June 27, 2025
SINGAPORE: Thousands of travellers, including many headed to or returning from Singapore remain stranded at major Middle Eastern transit hubs — flight delays and cancellations continue to plague Doha’s Hamad International Airport and Dubai...
Malaysia’s Tourism Growth: Sustained by chinese arrivals and strategic initiatives
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 30, 2025
Malaysia’s tourism surges in 2025, driven by Chinese arrivals, visa policies, strategic campaigns, and a shift to high-value tourism. Malaysia’s tourism sector is currently experiencing a robust upturn, with Hong Leong Investment Bank projecting...
9 Staycation Deals To Book For The Year-End Holidays 2020
Little Day Out
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Can you believe we’re almost at the end of the year? As we will still have to wait a while before travelling is safe again, here are some awesome staycation deals to book for the Year-End-Holidays! If you are thinking of a family staycation or...
20-year-old tried to smuggle two men hidden in car boot but was caught at Woodlands Checkpoint
The Independent Singapore
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE: A 20-year-old Malaysian man was charged in court on Saturday (July 5) after he allegedly tried to smuggle two men out of Singapore by hiding them in the trunk of his car. The attempt was uncovered in the early hours of Saturday morning...
Singaporean says he supports ‘foreign F&Bs over locals,’ gets mixed reaction from netizens
The Independent Singapore
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June 27, 2025
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean recently stirred up debate online after saying he supports foreign-run food and beverage (F&B) outlets over local ones. In a post on the r/SingaporeRaw subreddit, he pointed out how people often complain about the...
Indonesia sees 14 pct surge in foreign tourist arrivals in May 2025
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia recorded a sharp increase of 14.01 percent year-on-year in foreign tourist arrivals, reaching a total of 1.31 million visits in May 2025, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) announced on Tuesday. "Most foreign tourists...
A Lonely Eiffel Tower in Hangzhou: The Story of China’s Fake Paris
TripZilla
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July 8, 2025
Somewhere on the outskirts of Hangzhou, an Eiffel Tower replica rises into the sky. It isn’t part of a theme park or a movie set. This is Tianducheng, a residential development that was once imagined as China’s own Paris. With Haussmann-style...
Tourism Malaysia launches ‘Explore Sabah’ campaign
Daily Express Malaysia
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June 27, 2025
Tourism Malaysia launches ‘Explore Sabah’ campaign Published on: Friday, June 27, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 27, 2025 By: Wu Vui Tek Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Haryanty (fourth from left) with tourism stakeholders launching the “Explore Sabah”...
Taking popular pill on holiday with you could see you jailed
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 1, 2025
A pharmacist has issued a warning to the millions of people in the UK who regularly take an over-the-counter pill. Co-codamol is a common medication here, but it is either banned or heavily regulated in several countries, including Greece and...
Flying Tiger Copenhagen is slated to open in Singapore this July
Time Out
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If you’ve ever wandered into a Flying Tiger Copenhagen store overseas and emerged clutching a bag full of quirky, colourful things you didn’t know you needed – congrats, you’re one of us. And great news: the cult-favourite Danish lifestyle store...
Is Pakistan on the list as China expands visa-free entry to 74 countries?
Daily Pakistan
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July 9, 2025
BEIJING – China has significantly widened its visa-free travel policy, now allowing citizens from 74 nations to enter the country for up to 30 days without requiring a visa. This move has already resulted in a sharp increase in international...
singapore WP wants to be 'insurance' for Singapore should PAP suffer 'major malfunction': Pritam in Malaysian podcast
Asiaone
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June 26, 2025
SINGAPORE — The Workers' Party wants to get to a position where it is ready to step in and govern, should the ruling PAP suffer a "major malfunction", said Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh. "You want to be in a position where you can say:...
3D2N Kukup Itinerary From Singapore: The Perfect Food & Nature Escape
TripZilla
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June 30, 2025
Looking for an easy escape with good food, sea views, and no pressure to do too much? Kukup might be your answer. A fishing village in Johor where time moves slower, Kukup is where meals are hearty, and the sea is always within sight. It’s perfect...