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Madrid: Captial city with a thousand options

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SINGAPORE, 30 July 2024: Besides its famous museums, busy streets dotted with all kinds of shops, restaurants with world cuisine and unbeatable nightlife, Madrid will surprise you with its tranquil historic spots that charm everyone walking by. Here, you’ll find traditional family-run, century-old bars where friends meet for a drink, every style of neighbourhood and cultural centre that offers an alternative type of tourism. Madrid’s authenticity is hard to beat. It is welcoming and diverse. Madrid is, without a doubt, one of Europe’s most interesting cities.

Culture and leisure at any time

Anyone searching for culture will find some of the most important museums in the world, such as the Prado, Reina Sofía, or Thyssen. But we must not forget smaller options, full of charm, such as the Sorolla Museum or cultural centres like the Matadero or Conde Duque, which continuously offer innovative exhibitions, concerts, guided tours, etc.

Walking around Madrid means coming across iconic spots such as the stunning Royal Palace, the Plaza Mayor with 400 years of history, the buzzing Puerta del Sol, the famous Gran Vía full of shops, or the four tallest towers in Spain. Each neighbourhood offers a different experience: La Latina is ideal for tapas, Las Letras has the perfect combination of literature and fine dining… But Madrid also means relaxing in enormous green spaces such as the Retiro Park (which, together with the Paseo del Prado boulevard, has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List) and other lesser-known but equally charming parks like El Capricho.

Capital of food, fashion and nightlife

When it’s time to eat, Madrid has many different options, each more appealing than the last. On the one hand, traditional bars are where you can discover exactly what castizo means and why tapas are so much fun. On the other hand, cutting-edge restaurants like DiverXO and traditional markets have been turned into new gourmet spaces, such as San Miguel, which has become a true gastronomic shrine. In Madrid, the time is always ripe for enjoying an animated, urban atmosphere. For example, there are increasingly famous weekend brunches in enclosed glass terraces, courtyards, and rooftops.

Fashionistas will find all options: luxury shops on the Golden Mile, vintage establishments in areas such as Fuencarral, new designer markets like the Mercado de Motores, and craft workshops and bookshops over 100 years old. At dusk, some of the city’s viewpoints will surprise you with unique sunsets at the Temple of Debod or the Círculo de Bellas Artes rooftop bar, for example. And at the end of the day, the nightlife in Madrid is legendary, with live music, all kinds of ambience, and music until the sun comes up.

Madrid has its beauty. Madrid stimulates and inspires. Madrid. You have to experience it.

For more information on Madrid, visit: https://www.spain.info/en/destination/madrid/
For more on Spain’s travel experiences, head for the website https://www.spain.info/en/

(Source: Spain Tourism Board – Southeast Asia, Australia & New Zealand).

Emirates expands pre-order meal options

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DUBAI, 30 July 2024: Expanding the restaurant-above-the-clouds experience: Emirates‘ Business Class passengers can now select their hot main meal between 14 days and 24 hours before departure across the airline’s four German gateways. This further enables the airline to ensure guests always receive their favourite meals.

Last year, Emirates introduced the service for Business Class passengers on its busiest routes, including Hamburg, and has since expanded the offer to more points in its global network. Emirates‘ Business Class customers can now pre-order in-flight meals on flights from Hamburg, Frankfurt, Munich and Duesseldorf. The service is now available on more than 100 routes worldwide. To date, more than 135,000 pre-orders have already been delivered on over 30,000 flights. Every day, more than 400 meals are pre-ordered by Emirates customers.

In addition to checking in via website and app, the option of a digital boarding pass, and itinerary management, Emirates‘ customers can access digital menus in advance.

From 14 days up to 24 hours before departure, guests can view the menu for their flight online at emirates.de or via the Emirates app and choose from a range of regionally inspired dishes with local ingredients. Special Meals catering to dietary, religious or nutritional preferences can also be pre-ordered.

Emirates’ culinary offerings for the Business Class passengers flying between Germany and Dubai include grilled veal chop with green pepper sauce, grilled courgettes, caramelised fennel and Anna potatoes with herbs, roast chicken with thyme and garlic, served with chicken jus with truffle oil, celeriac puree, red herb potatoes, pearl onions and blanched broccolini or fish ‘tahta’ with pan-fried grouper in Emirati spices, served with buttered rice and fried onions as a main course. Passengers can also choose from over 300 vegan dishes on the changing menu, such as roasted cauliflower with ancient grains, lovage pesto with caramelised pear or ragout of Asian tofu and shitake mushrooms with glass noodles.

The pre-orders are added to existing AI-supported data for tracking customer preferences and information from the cabin crew, which enables menu planning and the optimal loading of the aircraft with food. On board, cabin crew use a specially developed app to view the meal selection and serve the guest’s desired dish. The new offering is a further service initiative for digital passenger convenience.

In addition to checking in via website and app, the option of a digital boarding pass, and itinerary management, Emirates‘ customers can access digital menus in advance, register for the Skywards frequent flyer programme, or create a personal playlist of films, series, and music tracks for in-flight entertainment ahead of their flights, which is synchronised with the personal screen using the app.

For more information: https://www.emirates.com

For flight information and to make bookings visit www.emirates.com.

 

Regent Seven Seas offers 5% discount

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SINGAPORE, 30 July 2024: Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced its 2026 to 2027 Voyage Collection, which showcases 173 new itineraries worldwide.

Cruises sail Africa & Arabia, Alaska, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Canada & New England, the Caribbean & Panama Canal, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, and the South Pacific.

Reservations are now open for bookings. Guests can enjoy 5% savings if they reserve two or more voyages by 7 August 2024. Travellers can choose any sailing open for sale in 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 and then get 5% off all subsequent voyages booked, which are part of Regent’s 2026-2027 Voyage Collection.

As well as the 140-night 2027 World Cruise, the collection features four new Grand Voyages, which vary from 60 to 82 nights in length, covering vast areas of sea and land. Regent has also created eight new Immersive Overnight sailings, which are unique to Regent Seven Seas Cruises, where close to every port of call features an overnight stay.

Additional highlights include new opportunities to sail Alaska from Seattle and the Caribbean from Galveston, Texas and Tampa, Florida. 

Further afield, there are seven port-intensive voyages in Japan, tours of Fjords of Milford, Doubtful & Dusky Sound in New Zealand, South American adventures taking in Drake Passage and the Arctic Peninsula, and four Icelandic sailings.

Itineraries feature 144 overnight stays in iconic destinations such as Hong Kong, China; Bora Bora, French Polynesia; and Mumbai, India; as well as 16 maiden ports of calls in locales including Mombasa, Kenya; Zanzibar, Tanzania; and Melaka, Malaysia.

Princess deploys eight ships to Alaska 2026

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SINGAPORE, 30 July 2024: Princess Cruises has unveiled its biggest-ever Alaska season for 2026, highlighted by the debut of the newest ship in its fleet, Star Princess. 

The expanded Alaska programme for 2026 features eight ships, 180 departures, and 19 destinations, providing travellers with an unparalleled selection of Alaska adventures by sea or by both land and sea.

Eight ships sailing Alaska in 2026

For the first time, guests will have the opportunity to explore Alaska aboard a Sphere Class ship as Star Princess sails her first summer season in the Great Land. 

As the second ship in the Sphere Class following Sun Princess, Star Princess will launch in fall 2025 and feature innovative architectural spectacles like The Dome, the industry’s first geodesic structure, and The Sphere, a suspended glass Piazza.

Voyage options

For 2026, guests can choose from 180 departures from five convenient ports aboard eight incredible ships, including the new Star Princess. 

Voyage of the Glaciers: Discovery Princess, Grand Princess, Coral Princess, and Island Princess will offer seven-day journeys to experience the breathtaking views of two Alaska glaciers—and Princess has more visits to Glacier Bay National Park than any other cruise line.

Inside Passage: Guests can enjoy seven- to 20-day cruises and up to four glacier-viewing experiences when they sail the Inside Passage, including weekend departures from Seattle (Royal Princess and Star Princess), San Francisco (Ruby Princess), Vancouver, B.C. (Emerald Princess), and Los Angeles (Emerald Princess).

Longer Sailings: Guests can opt for a 20-day Ultimate Alaska Solstice on Ruby Princess sailing roundtrip from San Francisco and a 16-day Inside Passage on Emerald Princess roundtrip from Los Angeles.

Adventures Ashore

Princess allows guests to expand their cruise experience with exciting and authentic shore excursions at their ports of call. From “Cook My Catch”, fishing for dinner, flying on a helicopter through mountainous views, and watching breaching whales.

The award-winning “North to Alaska with Princess” programme enriches each Alaska cruise with cultural and educational activities, including naturalist talks, a planetarium Northern Lights experience, and a fresh local Alaska seafood menu, in addition to the popular Junior Ranger programme for young cruisers.

Cruise, Rail and Lodge

Combining a cruise with a land tour is a great way to maximise an Alaska vacation. The 2026 season includes more than 20 cruise tour options. One highlight is the 15-night National Parks Tour. Guests will explore five of Alaska’s parks, including Glacier Bay, Denali, and Wrangell-St. Elias, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Skagway. This experience combines a seven-day cruise and scenic rail travel with eight nights ashore, including stays at four Princess-owned wilderness lodges.

Air India Express flies to Agartala

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DELHI, 30 July 2024: Air India Express will expand its network to Tripura, introducing daily direct flights connecting Agartala to Guwahati/Delhi and Kolkata.  

Operations on these routes will commence on 1 September 2024, and the flights are now available for booking on the airline’s award-winning mobile app and website, airindiaexpress.com, and other major booking channels.

Commenting on the launch, Air India Express Managing Director Aloke Singh said: “We are delighted to announce Agartala, Tripura, as our 46th destination. This will further expand our footprint in the Northeast after Guwahati, Bagdogra, and Imphal, enhancing our national network. 

“This strategic addition underscores our commitment to connecting India’s tier 2 and 3 cities and promoting economic growth, trade, and tourism across the country. Aligned with our core value proposition of ‘Fly As You Are,’ we remain steadfast in our commitment to delivering an unparalleled guest experience distinguished by our signature Indian hospitality.”

With this expansion, Air India Express now connects Agartala to two direct destinations and eight one-stop destinations, including Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Kochi, Delhi, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jaipur and Chennai, via 14 weekly departures.

Air India Express operates 77 weekly flights from Guwahati, connecting it to eight direct destinations: Agartala, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jaipur, and Kolkata. Additionally, the airline offers one-stop itineraries from Guwahati to 20 domestic destinations, including Ayodhya, Goa, Gwalior, Kozhikode, and Pune, among others, and to four international destinations: Bahrain, Dammam, Singapore, and Sharjah.

From Kolkata, Air India Express has 124 weekly departures, connecting 12 direct destinations, including Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Kochi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Bagdogra, Jaipur, Chennai, Surat, and Varanasi. The airline also connects the City of Joy to 22 one-stop destinations, including Abu Dhabi, Kozhikode, Kannur, Doha, Dubai, Lucknow, Kuwait, Thiruvananthapuram, and Gwalior.

Loyalty members booking on the airline’s website and mobile app get additional rewards and benefits, including exclusive discounts and special deals, up to 8% NeuCoins, and complimentary Xpress Ahead priority check-in, boarding and baggage services.

Agartala: The gateway to Tripura’s tourism

Agartala, the capital of Tripura, plays a pivotal role in the state’s tourism industry. As the largest city and commercial hub, it is the primary entry point for most visitors. Agartala is located in the northeastern state of Tripura, India, about 2,460 km from Delhi and 147 km from the border with Bangladesh.

Base for exploration: It is the starting point for exploring the state’s natural beauty, historical sites, and cultural heritage.

Infrastructure and connectivity: Agartala boasts better infrastructure than other parts of Tripura, offering a comfortable tourist base. It has improved connectivity through air, rail, and road, making it accessible.

Cultural hub: The city showcases the rich cultural tapestry of Tripura through festivals, art, and cuisine.

Historical significance: Agartala houses landmarks like Ujjayanta Palace, attracting history enthusiasts.   
Gateway to wildlife: It serves as a base for visiting nearby wildlife sanctuaries like Sepahijala and Trishna.

 

Capital A reports a 90% load factor

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KUALA LUMPUR, 25 July 2024: Capital A has announced operating statistics for its Capital A Aviation Services (CAPAS) for the second quarter of the financial year 2024, indicating the group’s airlines achieved a 90% load factor and flew more than 15.6 million passengers.

Emerging from a seasonal peak in the first quarter, the aviation group – AirAsia Malaysia, AirAsia Thailand, AirAsia Indonesia, AirAsia Philippines, and AirAsia Cambodia — maintained its record-breaking quarterly load factor of 90% in 2Q2024, up by two percentage points year-on-year due to increased capacity. 

As of the end of June, the group had reinstated 195 aircraft out of its total fleet of 218 – an additional eight aircraft were reactivated during the quarter. During the 1H2024, the airline reported more than 30 million passengers carried.

Passenger volume continued its upward trajectory, rising by 11% YoY to reach 15.6 million during the 2Q2024. This outpaced capacity growth of 7%, demonstrating resilience in regional travel demand. Routes to China and India were among the strongest, boasting a robust Year-to-Date (“YTD”) load factor of 91%, following visa-free travel implementation at the end of 2023 for China and India travellers. Additionally, both domestic and international segments are experiencing similar growth rates, indicating a holistic recovery across AirAsia’s network. Excluding Cambodia, passenger numbers are nearing pre-pandemic levels, with YTD recovery reaching 84% of pre-Covid figures, surpassing capacity recovery of 81%. 

AirAsia MOVE

AirAsia MOVE has transitioned this year from being a super app that offers grocery shopping and food delivery to becoming a travel platform. The focus is to grow flights, hotels, and airport rides as well as build duty-free and activity products. The priority is to grow the app user, as it provides a higher lifetime value. While overall Monthly Active Users (MAUs) are down by 13% YoY, the app’s MAUs have increased by 10% YoY.  

Travel: Flight overall transactions are down due to value challenges within the OTA landscape. In response, AirAsia MOVE is enhancing its fare-tracking system and driving targeted promotions to regain competitiveness. Recovery is expected in 3Q2024 and will be back to the 2023 level by 1Q2025. Conversely, Hotels are on a strong trajectory, posting a 33% YoY growth mainly attributed to improved personalisation and inventory.

Ride Hailing: Airport ride bookings are down 10% year over year, but the completion rate has improved by 2% year over year. Moving forward, AirAsia MOVE is focusing more on demand generation and improving the driver app.    

AirAsia Rewards and other businesses: Rewards net revenue grew by 45% YoY due to higher point issuance and improved point redemption rates. To grow, AirAsia MOVE focuses on onboarding more external partners to join the rewards programme.

Changi Airport reports positive Q2 2024

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SINGAPORE, 30 July 2024: Singapore Changi Airport handled 16.5 million passenger movements from April to June 2024, an increase of 13.4% compared to a year ago. 

This was 98.2% of passenger movements for the same period in 2019. Aircraft movements, including landings and takeoffs, totalled 89,300 for the quarter, up 9.7% year-on-year and 94.5% compared to the second quarter of 2019.

Passenger traffic at Changi Airport continues to grow steadily during 2Q2024.

Changi Airport’s top five markets for the second quarter of 2024 were Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Australia, and India. China saw the highest growth among Changi’s top markets, with traffic doubling compared to last year and surpassing pre-Covid numbers. North Asia was the fastest-growing region for the period, registering a 40.8% increase year-on-year and exceeding pre-Covid levels.

From April to June 2024, Changi Airport registered 486,000 tonnes of airfreight throughput, surpassing the same period last year by 16%. Growth was registered across all cargo flows—exports, imports, and transhipments—led by strong cargo flows between Singapore and, China and the US. For this period, Changi’s top five air cargo markets[1] were Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, and the United States of America.

Changi Airport Group Executive Vice President for Air Hub and Cargo Development, Lim Ching Kiat said: “Changi Airport continues to expand its global network, adding more flights in the second quarter. Travellers can now explore more destinations with Changi’s connectivity to cities such as Broome, Brussels, Quanzhou and Vancouver, and enjoy more options to evergreen favourites like Tokyo and London. Together with our airline partners, we strive towards full travel recovery by the end of this year.”

As of 1 July, 94 airlines operate over 6,900 weekly flights at Changi Airport, connecting Singapore to 158 cities in 50 countries and territories worldwide.

Changi welcomes flights

New and reinstated services: Changi Airport welcomed Shandong Airlines, which started three weekly services between Jinan and Singapore on 19 April, and Air Japan, which commenced five weekly services between Tokyo Narita Airport and Singapore on 26 April.

On 1 May, Emirates extended one of its four daily Dubai-Singapore services to Phnom Penh. Scoot’s new Embraer E190-E2 made its inaugural flight from Changi to Krabi and Hat Yai on 7 May. It will offer passengers more options within Southeast Asia, including new-to-airline city links to Samui Island in South Thailand and Sibu. 

Singapore Airlines launched non-stop services between London Gatwick and Singapore on 22 June, adding five weekly flights to the existing 49 weekly services between Singapore and London Heathrow. Jetstar began twice-weekly seasonal flights to Broome in Western Australia on 25 June, enhancing Changi Airport’s position as the most connected international gateway to Australia.

Changi also resumed its link to Jieyang Chaoshan (China) with the launch of Spring Airlines’ four weekly services on 31 March and to Quanzhou (China) with the launch of Xiamen Airlines’ four weekly services on 24 June.

New restaurants and stores: In the second quarter, more than 20 new stores and F&B outlets opened or were refurbished at Changi’s four terminals. At Jewel Changi Airport, 15 new shops and restaurants were added to its line-up. 

 

Fare faker targets senior travellers

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BANGKOK, 30 July 2024: Thai Airways International issued a warning on its social media accounts last week, saying fare deals targeting senior travellers posted on Facebook by “a professional” are fake.

The airline ran an image of the promotion denouncing it as “fake news”. Although it did not elaborate on the definition of “professional,” the inference was that a scammer was pretending to be a travel agent with the inside track on a TG fare discount for seniors (over 60 years old). The promotion’s small print pointed to a fake address airtravel6.live.

Someone pretending to be a travel professional tempts seniors with fake fare offers. TG warns: Don’t click the links.

The THAI social media team describes the hoax offer: “This is fake news from a professional offering cheap, affordable flights for seniors. It is spreading on social media in large numbers.”

THAI’s communications team advises travellers to check all information carefully.
“If you see such news, do not be deceived … warn friends around you. For the safety of your property and information, do not click on any links, add to Line account, transfer money, or agree to any transaction.”

The airline advises travellers to check out the fares and offers on its website directly or contact the airline’s call centre. So, what’s the bottom-line advice? Don’t trust social media travel offers, and don’t click on any social media fare deals unless you are absolutely sure the site you are about visit is safe.

We checked the senior fares offered by THAI and opened the link below to see what the airline offers us. Visit https://www.thaiairways.com/en_TH/book/offers/special_offers/senior-fare.page.

Before you can check the senior offers, which are limited to travel in Thailand, you have to show that you are 60 years or older. The offers should pop up first. Instead, you have first to insert travel dates and choose a destination. Then it tells you to show proof of age (membership card number?). It’s not a very user-friendly website to browse. It needs to improve if it wants seniors to spend time browsing its fare offers online, and there should be offers for regional travel not just domestic destinations. 

Scammers target the airline industry

Meanwhile, Andrea Feldman of BlueVoyant, an expert combating cyber fraud in the aviation industry, posted the following observations last week saying: “Fraudulent cyber attacks targeting the airline industry are a common issue largely seen on the underground, such as the deep and dark web.” 

According to RSA Security, airlines are the industry most affected by online fraud, accounting for 46% of fraudulent transactions.
“As a result, airlines face huge financial costs, with losses due to fraud estimated at 1.2% of global airline revenue.

“Over the past few years, BlueVoyant has observed a significant spike in threat actors targeting the aviation industry worldwide due to airlines’ increasing reliance on online booking and reservation platforms. 

“These online tools make it more convenient for customers to purchase airline tickets and have become an industry standard, but they have also made it easier for fraudsters to exploit vulnerabilities in online systems. The significant disruption and increase in remote work caused by the Covid-19 pandemic have also increased fraud in recent years.”

Analysing Fraud in the Underground Market

“Posts offering flight tickets or compromised accounts with frequent flyer miles or reward points at advantageous prices are very common in underground forums, chat platform groups, and even on social media.”

Discounted Tickets

“The method that threat actors commonly use to sell flight tickets at reduced prices typically involves using compromised credit cards to purchase the tickets. These posts are frequently seen in the underground market targeting airlines worldwide.”

(SOURCE: THAI news and additional observations from BlueVoyant)

 

Centara Maldives presents a grand opening offer

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BANGKOK, 26 July 2024: Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, proudly announces the grand opening of Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives on 1 November 2024. 

The latest addition to Centara’s family-focused Mirage properties, this stunning new underwater world-themed paradise invites guests to experience its unique blend of fun and adventure with the exclusive “Me & Centara” introductory offer, where children stay, play, and dine for free. Guests enjoy up to 25% off the best available room rates and various exciting introductory perks.

Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives boasts an array of family-centric activities and facilities designed to entertain guests of all ages. Families will delight in the expansive outdoor water complex, which includes a refreshing outdoor swimming pool, kids’ pool, meandering lazy river, and water playground. Little ones have their own Kids’ Club and Game Room, while parents have access to the fully equipped fitness centre and rejuvenating SPA Cenvaree.

The resort also serves diverse dining options, including international all-day dining at The Sailhouse, fresh seafood and Italian at Acqua, modern Thai cuisine at Suan Bua, and Mediterranean mezzes designed for sharing at the overwater Mirage Beach Bar. Refreshing drinks are available poolside at Dolphin Bar, while Scoops ice cream parlour has the perfect sweet treats to end the day.

Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives offers 145 spacious beach and overwater villas, each with modern amenities, a dining table, plush beds, and a private outdoor bathtub, jacuzzi, or pool for the ultimate relaxation. Families will appreciate the convenience of bunk beds in all Family room types, while private terraces, connecting rooms and wheelchair-accessible options are also available.

To celebrate its grand opening, Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives is offering guests up to 25% off the best available room rates, plus complimentary stays and meals for up to two children aged 15 and under. CentaraThe1 members will also enjoy an additional 15% discount. This exclusive ‘Me & Centara’ offer runs until 15 December 2024 for stays between 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025.

To take advantage of these special benefits and explore this exciting new resort, visit: https://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/meandcentara.

 

Sarawak plants trees for a greener future

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SIBU, Sarawak, 26 July 2024: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) reached a significant milestone by planting 2,000 seedlings of five tree species at Bukit Lima Nature Reserve. 

It was part of the broader ecoGreen Planet initiative, launched in June 2022 during the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) and Borneo Jazz Festival. The initiative highlighted Sarawak’s dedication to environmental awareness and sustainability, which aligns with Malaysia’s national reforestation goals through a holistic approach to responsible tourism.

The planting initiative fulfils a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) to plant 10,000 trees by 2027. This commitment supports STB’s mission of advocating sustainability and responsible tourism and contributes to festival carbon-offsetting efforts. ecoGreen Planet’s dedication to integrating sustainability into cultural events like RWMF enhances the region’s environmental footprint.

Sarawak Tourism Board CEO Sharzede Datu Hj Salleh Askor commented: “Our goal is not just to offset carbon emissions but to create a lasting impact on our environment, ensuring a greener future for generations to come.”

She added: “This tree-planting activity is part of the 5-year greening programme through ecoGreen Planet, which supports Sarawak’s aspiration to plant 35 million trees, an effort that began on 27 May last year.” 

During the 2024 RWMF, STB introduced the Green Ruai, a space powered entirely by solar energy, showcasing green technologies and sustainable farming practices. This initiative highlighted STB’s leadership in eco-friendly event management and its comprehensive approach to responsible tourism.

The ecoGreen Planet reflected STB’s commitment to establishing RWMF as a sustainable festival through innovative, Responsible Tourism initiatives.  During this year’s RMWF, the Green Ruai was powered entirely by solar energy. The Green Ruai showcased cutting-edge green technologies and sustainable farming practices, emphasising STB leadership in eco-friendly event management. 

“By integrating sustainable practices into our festivals, we are setting a benchmark for responsible tourism in the region,” added Sharzede.

Supported by sponsorships and ticket sales proceeds, ecoGreen Planet played a pivotal role in Sarawak’s reforestation efforts, promoting biodiversity conservation and ecological balance. This initiative educated attendees on sustainable practices and highlighted Sarawak’s commitment to preserving its natural heritage. 

The success of these initiatives illustrated the power of collective action in driving environmental resilience and sustainability thanks to festival-goers whose contributions and support made these reforestation efforts possible. Their participation and dedication were vital to achieving sustainability goals and preserving Sarawak’s natural heritage.

For further information on Sarawak’s greening initiatives, STB invites the public to visit the newly revamped website and pledge to support them at https://sarawakresponsibletourism.com. 

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