Experience Lio Beach
Whether you’re out to explore nature, embark on new adventures or just looking for a relaxing getaway, Lio offers endless possibilities with every visit ranging from exciting activities, culture and nature encounters, to unique shopping and dining experiences, to peaceful retreats and relaxing accommodations. Here are some of our favourite places to stay: Casa Kalaw […]
discover new escapes at Sicogon Island
A hidden gem gleaming off the coast of Northern Iloilo, Sicogon Island is Ayala Land’s newest tourism estate set amidst naturally beautiful contrasting landscapes including its iconic mountain, warm sandy beaches, a natural lagoon surrounded by mangroves, and unique flora and fauna. Coves dotting the coastline also promise more secluded escapes and diverse nature-driven activities […]
Bagan zone fee now valid for only 3-day visits
Myanmar Tourism Federation MTF has announced that starting 1 July 2018 the Bagan Archaeological Zone fee (MMK 25,000) will be valid to visit in Bagan for 3 days instead of 5 days. Read more on: Number of days for tourist visits to Bagan cut For more details, please contact us here.
airport shuttle public transport
The Yangon Bus Service, also known as YBS, is the main mode of public transit in Yangon. As of 22 June, YBS operated by Omni Focus will offer shuttle service from Yangon International Airport to Yangon Railway Station in the downtown city centre with stops along Pyay road and Kaba Aye Pagoda Road.
Myanmar sky alliances joint operation
Myanmar National Airlines and Mann Yadnarpon Airlines have entered into a partnership launching Myanmar Sky Alliances Joint Operation to provide domestic service in Myanmar. Myanmar National Airlines is the national flag carrier of Myanmar and has the most extensive route network within the country. Mann Yadanarpon is a privately owned domestic airline based in Mandalay, […]
AirAsia to Fly from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok Starting from 16 August
AirAsia will start flying from Kota Kinabalu (KK) to Bangkok from 16 August 2018, marking the airline’s ninth route connecting Malaysia and Thailand. In a statement, the low-cost airline said the thrice-weekly KK-Bangkok direct flights would be operated by AirAsia Thailand.
AirAsia to Fly from Penang to Hanoi, Phuket Starting from 1 July
AirAsia will fly to Hanoi and Phuket with direct flights from Penang starting 1 July 2018. In a statement AirAsia said, the routes, which mark the airline’s ninth and tenth route from Penang, would further strengthen its inter-ASEAN connectivity. “Flights from Penang to Hanoi will operate four times weekly, while flights to Phuket will operate […]
Berjaya Plans Kuala Lumpur-Redang Flights to Serve its Redang Island Resorts
Berjaya Hotels & Resorts announced that it has acquired two pre-owned ATR 42-500 aircraft to run twice-daily flights between Kuala Lumpur’s Subang Airport and Redang Island starting in June. The new service will enable the Malaysia-based hotel operator to fill its rooms in Redang Island, where it operates Taaras Beach & Spa and Redang Island […]
Goods, Sales and Services Tax Changes
Malaysia’s Finance Ministry has changed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to be zero-rated for all goods and services in Malaysia starting 1 June 2018 until further notice. In a statement, the ministry said the move does not include the goods and services listed in the Goods and Services Tax (Exempt Supply) Order 2014, which […]
Thailand’s national parks ban plastic and foam
Thailand’s Department of National Parks announced on their Facebook page that they have banned the use of all plastic and foam in all national parks, includes marine parks and forest parks, starting from 8 June 2018. While some national parks have previously allowed single-use plastic and Styrofoam boxes in some areas of the park, this […]