CRUISE NEWS


ASEAN Tourism Plan Aims for Continued High Growth in Cruise Sector

Adding to the ASEAN Tourism Strategic Plan 2016-2025, tourism ministers also adopted the ASEAN declaration on cruise tourism. According to the declaration, ASEAN is supporting the aim to further develop and fortify cruise tourism due to the continued high economic tourism growth generated by the cruise tourism industry in the region.


Program Ideas Departing the Port of Tanjung Wangi in Banyuwangi

Located on the East coast of Java, the Port of Tanjung Wangi features the ability to handle ships with a 518 meter wharf and functional passenger terminal. The area is home to many natural history and water-focused excursions which can be incorporated into a successful port of call.


Insightful Artisan Workshop Village Tour in Myanmar

Take some time out to explore the little-known village of Thaketa, located southeast of Yangon and made up of several independent, family-run craft workshops. On arriving to the outskirts of the village, passengers hop into a trishaw and enter Thaketa by pedal-power.


Destination Asia Achieves Travelife Partner Status for Sustainability Efforts

Following long term efforts to steer operations along a more sustainable path and improve social and environmental impacts, Destination Asia Thailand has been awarded Partner status by Travelife. Travelife, which was originally established with the support of European travel associations, … Continued


Two Exciting Terminal Projects Have Caught the Eye of Our Regional Director, Alvin Materi

Two exciting terminal projects in Asia, one just completed and another just beginning have caught our attention in recent weeks.


Newly Renovated Wat Arun in Bangkok Open to Visitors

The recent restoration of the iconic stupa of the Temple of Dawn, more commonly known as Wat Arun, has been completed in line with its original detailing and technical principles.


Sarawak Museum in Borneo Temporarily Closes for Restoration

The Sarawak Museum, the oldest in the Borneo, closed its doors for approximately 30 months from October 2017 for restoration works to its building and century-old artefacts according to Chief Minister Datuk Abang Johari Openg.


Cruise Asia Cambodia Upgrades Koh Rong Island Experience

Our Koh Rong Island Discovery program introduces one of Cambodia’s most pristine islands where life has an infectiously laid back pace and every view is simply spectacular.