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6 Best Festivals in Malaysia for Your Holiday Bucket List

As the closest neighboring country to Indonesia, Malaysia is a favorite overseas destination for Indonesian citizens. Apart from being close, accommodation and food prices in Malaysia are relatively cheap, almost the same as in Indonesia. Not only that, Malaysia also has several interesting festivals that you can take part in. For those of you who are planning to travel to Malaysia, you can take part in some of the most popular festivals in Malaysia below bucket list your holiday. 1. Thaipusam Thaipusam (unsplash.com/Reena Yadav) The first festival is Thaipusam. Thaipusam is one of the most spectacular Hindu festivals in Malaysia.… READ MORE

Lincolnshire deemed ‘trending UK hotspot’ by travel company

Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Lincolnshire has been listed as one of the fastest growing UK holiday destinations, according to travel giants Expedia. They say, based on searches for hotel stays in 2023, Lincolnshire has seen a 70 per cent increase in people looking to visit the county. Other trending UK hotspots were Brighton (+75%), Swansea (+75%), and Durham (+60%), and the company says Brits are continuing to explore new destinations at home – a trend that has continued post-pandemic. People are no longer simply attracted to Lincoln and… READ MORE

We Don’t Need State-Owned Hotels

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Minister of Defense and presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto said that state-owned companies no longer need to be in the hotel business. Prabowo expressed this when attending the Mandiri Investment Forum 2024 at the Fairmont Hotel, Jakarta, Tuesday (5/3/2024). The event was also attended by BUMN Minister Erick Thohir. ADVERTISEMENT SCROLL TO RESUME CONTENT “We don’t need state-owned hotels. What do you think, Mr Erick (Minister of BUMN)? But I ask for your advice. I want to take a sensible approach, I want to get as much advice as possible from anywhere, and I want the best… READ MORE

5 Reasons Why Thailand Is a Favorite Destination for Tourists

In recent years, Thailand’s tourism activity has increased. Tourists from various countries make Thailand a favorite country for holidays, even for tourists solo traveler. Quoting the official website of the Thai Government, more than 28 million foreign tourists will visit Thailand in 2023. The majority come from Asia, such as Malaysia, China, South Korea, India and Russia. What do you think makes Thailand a favorite destination for tourists? Here are some reasons. 1. Pocket-friendly cost of living illustration of the Thai Baht currency (vecteezy.com/kchingching) Currency exchange rates and pocket-friendly costs of living are one of the main reasons tourists visit… READ MORE

Facts about Azerbaijan, which is called the Fire Country

Raw – Azerbaijan may not be widely known in the world. However, this country in Asia which borders Europe has a number of unique features. Azerbaijan or spelled Azerbaidzhan, has the official name of the Republic of Azerbaijan. This country borders Iran, Iraq, Armenia and Turkey in Asia, and Georgia in Europe. Quoting Britannica, Tuesday (5/3/2024), Azerbaijan is included in the border enclave which often becomes a conflict area, namely Nagorno-Karabakh. This area has also been the focus of conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia since 1988. ADVERTISEMENT SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT This country has beautiful panoramas and offers a… READ MORE

Benefits of Travel Agents in Arranging Effective Business Trips: Okezone Travel

IN business era that continues to develop rapidly, business trip becomes an inevitable element. To ensure business trips run effectively and efficiently, utilizing corporate services operating in the travel sector, in this case travel agents, has become an increasingly popular choice among companies. Typically, travel agents offer a number of significant benefits in creating effective business travel plans. Because of these benefits, companies can achieve their business goals better. The following are some of the main benefits of travel agents in preparing business travel plans. 1. Centralized travel plan management Travel agents provide a centralized platform that allows managing all… READ MORE

Here’s why travel advisors continue to thrive: Travel Weekly

Frank Belzer is senior vice president of sales and partner relations at Margaritaville at Sea, a position he accepted in December. He has been a regular speaker and panelist at travel trade conferences. Have you ever noticed how certain elements or components of society can persist and even thrive long after the world of technology has decided they are outdated or dead? Case in point: vinyl records. Other cases in point are retail shopping, printed documents and bookshops. The interesting question is why? For almost two decades, I have heard a similar outcry from the talking heads regarding the end… READ MORE

Two Australian friends attacked, stabbed in Bali did not have travel insurance, left with hefty medical bill

Two Australians have been left with a hefty medical bill after a terrifying attack in Bali, with a partner of one of the victims claiming they were stabbed repeatedly by a group of men. The girlfriend of one of the victims, Scarlett Carruthers, said her partner Peter and friend Izeah were attacked by a group of men outside of a Mini-Mart in Kuta on their last night of the trip. The two friends were stabbed more than 20 times in the face, neck, head, eye, chest, both arms and ear, according to Carruthers. A GoFundMe was launched by Carruthers on… READ MORE