TTR Weekly

TTR Weekly provides travel updates from Southeast Asia (ASEAN) and the Greater Mekong Sub-region, which includes Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, and the Yunnan and Guang Xi provinces of China. Since its inception in 1978, TTR Weekly has been offering independent daily news on various aspects of the tourism industry, including airlines, hotels, tour operators, tourism offices, attractions, and travel destinations. The publication places a special emphasis on the emerging tourist spots in the Mekong Region (GMS). In addition to focusing on Mekong tourism developments, TTR Weekly also reports on travel news and tourism issues in Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, providing a comprehensive view of the travel landscape in the ASEAN region.

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10 factors shaping Thailand’s travel industry

2 months ago | ttrweekly.com | Andrew Wood

BANGKOK, 31 January 2025: Thailand’s travel industry has long been a beacon of Southeast Asia’s tourism sector, drawing millions of visitors annually with its golden temples, turquoise waters, and boisterous street markets. However, the travel industry’s path has been anything but smooth.
Record turnout at 14th TTF

Jan 14, 2025 | ttrweekly.com | Andrew Wood

BANGKOK, 15 January 2025: For Thailand to seize the potential of luxury tourism and hospitality in 2025, the country needs to “go deeper” with high-equity branded residences, regenerative wellness and culinary tourism set to determine the destiny of the country becoming Asia’s luxury tourism hub. That was the core message presented to 1,100 delegates attending the Thailand Tourism Forum (TTF) 2025 held in Bangkok on 13 January.
Qantas launches Perth-Paris service - TTR Weekly

Jul 16, 2024 | ttrweekly.com

SINGAPORE, 16 July 2024: Qantas is flying direct to Paris from Perth, connecting Australia and France for the first time. The new direct flights between Perth and Paris mark the return of the Flying Kangaroo operating services to the City of Light for the first time in 20 years. The route will cut around three […]
Diamond Princess begins its Singapore season - TTR Weekly

Dec 21, 2023 | ttrweekly.com

SINGAPORE, 21 December, 2023: Diamond Princess kicked off her Singapore sailing season last week after arriving from Japan. Diamond Princess’ Singapore season features 10 to 14-day cruises in the region throughout December 2023 and up to early March 2024. For December 2023, Diamond Princess sails two 10-day cruises that visit Koh Samui & Laem Chabang […]
Bhutan shares mystique and secrets

Dec 19, 2023 | ttrweekly.com | Andrew Wood

THIMPHU Bhutan, 20 December 2023: With a new year just around the corner and the desire to travel ever-present, thoughts turned to planning my next adventure — Bhutan is top of mind. I signed up for the sage advice of Bhutan’s Yangphel Adventure Travel and embarked on my latest journey to explore Bhutan’s mystique firsthand. Bhutan stands apart in a world bustling with tourist hotspots, demanding a bit more than the usual travel toll.
Bhutan: Turning waste into fashion

Dec 17, 2023 | ttrweekly.com | Andrew Wood

BHUTAN, 18 December 2023: In a groundbreaking initiative, Zhiwa Ling Heritage Hotel in Paro, Bhutan, hosted the first-ever Trashion Show recently, transforming trash into wearable art, emphasising sustainable practices and utilising renewable Bhutanese resources. Divided into 10 groups, participants created designs that promoted eco-friendly fashion and fostered teamwork, communication, and leadership.
Enchanting Bhutan: Happiness in the air

Dec 12, 2023 | ttrweekly.com | Andrew Wood

BANGKOK, 13 December 2023: In the heart of the Himalayas lies a kingdom shrouded in mystical and enchanting clouds, with brightly painted temples and snow on the ground. In a courtyard, the only sounds are birdsongs and the chanting echos of monk’s prayers and occasional chimes that shatter the silence, the air heavy with incense; monks go about their daily rituals, dedicated yet resplendent in their dark red robes. This is Bhutan.
Indonesia to review visa-free list - TTR Weekly

Dec 12, 2023 | ttrweekly.com

BALI, 12 December 2023: Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno is pressing for the inclusion of another 20 nationalities on the country’s visa-free entry list, with China and India as the top priorities, along with Australia. According to a report by Bali Update, the Minister’s recommendation on extending the visa-free stay list […]
Cities where Airbnb beats hotel prices - TTR Weekly

Jul 27, 2023 | ttrweekly.com

SINGAPORE, 27 July 2023: European hotel prices have risen above inflation this year, whilst airfares soar to a five-year high. With consumers becoming increasingly price-driven amid intense inflation, 80% of surveyed travellers reportedly altered their summer plans. In light of this, the financial experts at Moneyzine were keen to unveil the European cities where Airbnb […]
New armchair travel book Asia

Sep 9, 2021 | ttrweekly.com | Keith Lyons