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Vietnam Considers Direct Flights to Europe to Boost Tourism

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HANOI – Vietnam is exploring the establishment of direct flights to Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland as part of a broader plan to expand its tourism sector and attract more European visitors. The Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority has invited airlines to research the feasibility of these new routes, through a government resolution endorsing visa exemptions for visitors from the three European nations under the 2025 tourism promotion programme. For optimal impact of this policy, the airlines are invited to collaborate with the Vietnam…

Penang Strengthens Tourism Ties with New Direct Flight from Major Chinese City

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GEORGE TOWN: Penang will introduce a new direct flight from a major Chinese city, adding to its growing connectivity with the surging Chinese tourist market. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai, said discussions with a Chinese airline were finalized at the Routes Asia 2024 Forum following numerous video meetings. The new…

Shenzhen Airlines Launches Direct Flights Between Shenzhen and Penang

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Penang, Malaysia – Penang International Airport today celebrated the arrival of Shenzhen Airlines’ inaugural direct flight from Shenzhen to Penang. Penang State Executive Councilor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai said the new route marks a significant enhancement in Penang’s international connectivity, promising to boost tourism and economic ties between the two cities….

Syria’s national airline resumes flights to S. Arabia after 12 years

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After a 12-year break, Syria’s national airline started operating regularly again on Wednesday, with its first aircraft arriving in Riyadh. The move is part of a gradual reunion between the two countries that resumed diplomatic relations last year. Syrian Airlines announced the move, which the ambassador of Syria to Saudi Arabia confirmed to AFP. A…

IATA increases airline net profit forecasts for 2024.

infotourism11 months ago11 months ago05 mins

MALAYSIA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) increased its forecast for airline profitability in 2024 from US$25.7bil in December 2023 to US$30.5bil in net profit. According to the report, the increased profitability is expected to surpass US$ 27.4 billion in 2023. According to IATA, despite pressure from rising costs of living, North America remains the…

PGT and Juneyao Airlines inks MoC to broaden Penang’s international flight network to East China

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GEORGETOWN, June 3 –Penang Global Tourism (PGT) and Juneyao Airlines inks a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) to broaden Penang’s international flight network, making it easier for Chinese travelers and boosting the local economy. Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE), Wong Hon Wai said the partnership will see PGT and Juneyao Airlines launch…