Bangkok Overtakes Tokyo as Top Christmas Travel Destination: Agoda Data Reveals Asia’s Festive Dominance

Bangkok surpasses Tokyo as the leading global Christmas travel destination, experiencing a 14% surge in Agoda searches. Asia dominates festive travel, with Bangkok, Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, and Osaka topping Christmas lists. Pattaya and Chiang Mai are popular among domestic travelers in Thailand. A Russian expat’s festive car light display in Pattaya adds a unique, albeit illegal, twist to the holiday season.

AirAsia Philippines Prepares for Massive Holiday Passenger Surge: Over 300,000 Expected

AirAsia Philippines anticipates a surge of over 300,000 passengers during the holiday season (December 16, 2024 – January 6, 2025), exceeding 80% load factor. To ensure smooth operations, they’ve relaunched the ‘Always READY’ initiative, increasing staff, offering dedicated customer service, and promoting online check-in. Passengers are advised to arrive early and review baggage policies.

Mahindra SUV Sales Soar 25% in October, Driven by Strong Demand and Festive Season

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, India’s leading SUV manufacturer, reported a robust 25% year-on-year growth in domestic SUV sales for October, selling 54,504 units. The company’s overall auto sales, including exports, reached a record high of 96,648 units, reflecting a 20% growth. This strong performance is attributed to rising private consumption and a successful festive season, with the Thar ROXX garnering an impressive 1.7 lakh bookings in its first hour of launch.

Indian Railways Announces 278 Special Trains for Diwali 2024

Indian Railways is gearing up for the Diwali rush by launching 278 special trains to cater to the increased travel demand during the festive season. The Central Railway has announced these special trains to ensure seamless and enjoyable travel for passengers celebrating Diwali and Chhath. The trains will operate on various routes across the country, connecting major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and various other destinations.

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