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Lotte’s Travel+Fintech app. China tops Japan in trends. Technoheaven’s bed bank. HotelBank x TA Network. SEO is out, AI is in
WIT
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July 3, 2025
Lotte’s Travel+Fintech app. China tops Japan in trends. Technoheaven’s bed bank. HotelBank x TA Network. SEO is out, AI is in China tops Japan as Singaporeans spend strategically this June YouTrip’s June Holiday Travel Trends Report reveals that...
Audley Travel and Seaborn unveil new land and sea journeys
Globetrender
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July 3, 2025
Audley Travel has launched three new cruise itineraries in partnership with Seabourn, combining land-based experiences with ocean voyages across Southeast Asia, Alaska and Croatia. Olivia Palamountain reports Audley Travel has expanded its cruise...
What Defines Luxury Travel in 2025
Abelson
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July 3, 2025
Lifestyle A fresh report reveals the elite are redefining luxury travel in 2025 as they favour purpose, nature and immersive itineraries. What Defines Luxury Travel in 2025. Photo: Marriott International A new wave of luxury travel is emerging...
Singaporeans call for improvements to VEP-RFID system – issues linking RFID tag to Touch ‘n Go app
Paultan
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July 2, 2025
Full enforcement of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) for Singaporean vehicles entering Malaysia began yesterday, but some Singaporeans still face issues linking their RFID tags to the Touch ‘n Go app, reports Bernama, who spoke to some of them at...
US tourist says food is better in M’sia than SG — and many S’poreans agree
The Independent Singapore
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July 3, 2025
SINGAPORE: An American tourist in Malaysia has been very vocal on social media regarding his love for the country. His regular posts on the Malaysia Travel Tips Facebook page show that he’s quite the super fan. A recent post he wrote touting the...
Indian-American investor books island near Singapore for crypto-led ‘college town’
The Indian Express
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July 3, 2025
Indian-American tech entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan has booked a private island near Singapore to start his 90-day programme called “Network School”. This experimental project will explore topics like cryptocurrency, longevity science, and new...
Singapore is officially one of the world's best cities to explore after dark
Time Out
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For such a tiny city, there's a heck of a lot to do in Singapore. We're talking merry jaunts to our numerous parks and gardens, all-day outings at attractions like Universal Studios Singapore and Gardens by the Bay, mad shopping sprees at Orchard...
Royal Blossom train journey from Hua Hin to Bangkok sells out in hours amid rising interest in train tourism
Hua Hin Today
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July 3, 2025
An exclusive rail journey organised by long-time British expat and travel blogger Richard Barrow recently sold out within hours, highlighting growing interest in train tourism in Thailand. The special trip, set to depart from Hua Hin to Bangkok...
Business News | Bond, Debond, Recycle - Tesa Opens New Debonding on Demand Laboratory in Singapore
Latestly
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July 3, 2025
PRNewswire Singapore, July 3: tesa, international manufacturer of adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, is laying the foundation for future adhesive tapes with the opening of a state-of-the-art Debonding on Demand development...
How Agoda is betting on tech to transform the future of travel
TechCircle
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July 3, 2025
The travel sector has experienced a major technological transformation in recent years, making it more accessible, convenient, and personalised. Digital transformation in the online travel services industry has streamlined booking processes,...
‘The purpose-driven traveller’ arrives as per Asia Pacific luxury travel trends
Travel Daily Media
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July 3, 2025
New destinations including Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Cambodia are gaining ground onthe list of top 10 destinations. Nature escapes and countryside retreats surge, with interest in safaris up to 30% The Luxury Group by Marriott International...
Imbibing the wonder of accessible ‘Smart City’ travel
Travel Daily Media
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July 3, 2025
Shanghai reigns supreme as the most accessible smart city with an accessibility index score of 84.86 out of 100. Singapore (81.5) and Wellington (79.12) place in second and third position, respectively. The Global Accessibility Index selects the...
72% luxury travellers from Asia Pacific plan to increase their spending on high-end travel in the coming year: Marriott report
Tourism Breaking News
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July 3, 2025
Thursday, July 3, 2025 - IST July 3, 2025 According to a new study from Marriott International, luxury travellers in Asia Pacific are approaching their journeys with both confidence and discernment, as 72% plan to increase their spending on...
At least 4 dead and dozens missing as ferry sinks off coast of holiday hotspot Bali sparking rescue mission
The U.S. Sun
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July 3, 2025
A FERRY carrying 65 people has sunk off the coast of Bali, leaving at least four confirmed dead and dozens still missing. The vessel, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, was travelling from Ketapang Port in East Java to Gilimanuk Port in Bali when disaster...
YouTrip unveils June holiday trends
TTR Weekly
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July 2, 2025
SINGAPORE, 3 July 2025: As the June school holidays wrap up, YouTrip, Singapore’s leading multi-currency digital wallet, reports a strong surge in outbound travel by Singaporeans, with one in four visiting more than one destination during the...
Chan Brothers Travel to offer more tours, flights to Bhutan following partnership with Department of Tourism, Drukair
Channel News Asia
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July 3, 2025
Chan Brothers Travel is launching more Bhutan tours operated via exclusive chartered direct flights by Drukair, Bhutan’s national carrier. This comes after the travel agency reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Bhutan as a must-visit travel...
Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore Resort At Tanah Merah: A Calming Family Staycation In A Tranquil Sanctuary
Little Day Out
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July 3, 2025
Post holiday blues? Sometimes all you need is just a holiday to rest from a holiday. Nestled within Tanah Merah, just less than 30 minutes away from CBD, Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore Resort, located within the Laguna National Golf Resort Club,...
Commuters hit by major delays as Singapore’s Bukit Panjang LRT suffers full shutdown
Malay Mail
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July 3, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 3 — The Bukit Panjang LRT here faced a full-service outage this morning due to a power fault. The incident occurred at about 8.50am, affecting all trains on the line and causing major delays. This marks another disruption for the...
Cambodia, Singapore Committed to Strengthening Bilateral Ties (VIDEO)
Khmer Times
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July 2, 2025
Senate President Hun Sen met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Senate Palace on July 2, 2025, describing the visit as a significant step toward enhancing and deepening relations between Cambodia and Singapore. Chea Thyrith,...
Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025: Six bars in Singapore make it on the 51-100 list
Time Out
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It’s that time of the year again: Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 is drawing near, and ahead of the top 50 announcement ceremony on July 15, the academy has first released its usual extended 51-100 list last evening. This year, Singapore sweeps the...