Travel News Summary in November 2024
As the calendar pages turned to November, the world of travel buzzed with activity. Here we’ve compiled a concise summary of the key events.
U.S. Election 2024 and What It Could Mean for ASEAN Tourism
Based on quick counts on November 6, 2024, Donald Trump won the presidential election and will be the 47th president of the United States. So, what might this mean for travelers, especially those in ASEAN countries?
With President Trump’s "America First" policies, there’s a chance that traveling to the U.S. might get a bit trickier for people in ASEAN. Things like visa rules could get stricter, making it harder and maybe more expensive for some people to visit the U.S.
Also, if the U.S. focuses more on local travel, it might mean fewer Americans coming to visit ASEAN countries. However, this could be a good time for ASEAN to invite tourists from other places, like Europe, Australia, China, to come!
Bali-Australia Flights Cancelled due to Mount Lewotobi Eruption
Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted on the evening of Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The eruption caused significant volcanic ash clouds, leading to the cancellation of flights between Bali and Australia due to poor visibility and blocked flight paths.
Three Australian airlines—Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia—have canceled flights as a precaution. The airlines are closely monitoring the situation to ensure passenger safety.
Celebrating Labuan Bajo Waterfront Festival 2024
This 2024, The Labuan Bajo Waterfront Festival, or LBWF, officially commenced on Saturday, November 16, and will run until November 30.
Hosted by Hotel Meruorah Labuan Bajo with support from the Labuan Bajo Flores Authority, the festival's theme is "Discover the Allure of Flores." It aims to showcase the region’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, culinary offerings, and tourism potential in West Manggarai and Flores.
Qantas to Operate Flights to Pacific Islands
For the first time, Qantas is set to introduce direct flights to Palau, also known as Belau. The airline plans to operate weekly flights from Brisbane to the Pacific Islands in the coming months, with ticket sales expected to open soon.
This new service is part of a Federal Government initiative to bolster trade and tourism ties between Australia and Palau.
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