Official advice on novel coronavirus outbreak
The Australian Government’s Smartraveller website, provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), has issued new advice on the “novel coronavirus outbreak” which has triggered screening procedures at airports in Australia and in China’s Hubei province, where the virus was discovered in the city of Wuhan. … Continue Reading
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Essilor Distribution (Thailand) Co. Ltd., the world leader in the manufacture, assembly, and distribution of optical lenses from France, has announced the appointment of famed television host, Duu-Sanya Kunakorn, as Essilor’s first Thailand brand ambassador. 
Disney fans will always have a friend in Spotify. From 21 January 2020, Spotify listeners in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam will get to experience the magic of Disney on the dedicated Disney Hub. The hub will include playlists, soundtracks, and podcasts for Disney fans of all ages, including: 
National Gallery Singapore presents its fourth commission in the Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Commission series, 
Tom Walley, General Manager Corporate Traveller
Tahitian cruise line Aranui Cruises has revealed the first details of its new 10,000-tonne cruise ship which is set to join Aranui 5 in the South Pacific in mid 2022. 
For the discerning traveller seeking a journey full of unique experiences and adventures guaranteed to deliver lifelong memories, ecruising’s epic 86-night exclusive Sojourn to Barcelona cruise package is hard to surpass! 
Pursuant to an amendment passed in October 2018, the minimum amount required for the Turkish citizenship by investment was dropped from $1 million to $250 thousand. 
A just-announced international luxury wellness center and several award-winning spas are kicking off the new decade in the Mexican Caribbean with a refreshed wellness scene. 
Best Western Hotels & Resorts in Asia has introduced an exciting promotion that will make 2020 an EPIC year for guests traveling to its remarkable Asian destinations! 
Swiss-Belhotel International will expand its New Zealand portfolio via the upcoming launch of two exciting Queenstown properties – ensuring that the popular tourist destination will keep pace with increasing visitor numbers. 
It’s not often a holiday hotspot genuinely offers something for everyone – beautiful beaches, magical marine life, vivid festivals, bustling markets, unique cuisine and culture, wellness activities, and phenomenal resorts – but Mauritius manages to tick all the boxes. 
Avani Hotels & Resorts continues its dynamic expansion with the launch of its first new-build hotel in the Middle East region – Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai (www.avanihotels.com/ibn-battuta-dubai). 
Marriott International has opened the first Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Suwon, part of the new MICE Complex within Suwon Gwanggyo New Town. 
The Queen of Pop, Madonna, celebrated the beginning of the new decade in style at Vakkaru Maldives; a timeless sanctuary located in a breathtaking enclave within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of the Baa Atoll. 
AUSTRALIAN owned and operated destination specialist Beyond Travel would like to thank its international trade partners for joining the worldwide travel industry effort in supporting the Australian Fire Relief, with Dubrovnik-based operator Zantium donating up to EU$7,500 to the cause. 
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