Tag: Political Unrest
Jakarta hotels put on brave front amid post-election unrest
After riots erupted in Central Jakarta on May 21 and 22 in protest of president Joko Widodo's re-election, tourism stakeholders are keeping their chins...
Thai Airways resumes Europe flights amid Pakistani airspace closure
After routes from South-east Asia to Europe were disrupted due to the closure of Pakistani airspace, airlines have gradually resumed operations.
Singapore Airlines rerouted all...
Pakistani airspace closure forces flight cancellations and reroutes
Some flights were rerouted or cancelled following an escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan, but Indian tour operators say it should be business...
Riding out the turbulence
After seeing tourism fallout from a state of emergency, the Maldives is intent on getting out the message that it is the same paradise the world knew and loved, Feizal Samath reports
February arrivals up for the Maldives despite state of emergency
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives last month rose by 19 per cent against February 2017, in spite of the spate of travel advisories issued...
Sri Lanka frets tourism fallout from state of emergency
Travel in Sri Lanka has largely been unaffected by the state of emergency that was declared on Tuesday to curb ethnic unrest in some...
Chinese cancellations pour in amid Maldives political crisis
Some resorts in the Maldives were reporting cancellations from Chinese tourists on Tuesday despite assurance from the government that the country remains safe for...
Maldives declares state of emergency for 15 days
President Abdulla Yameen has declared a 15-day state of emergency in the Maldives, suspending parliament and sending police to the Supreme Court, reported Reuters.
Security...