Published on : Saturday, April 6, 2019
The travel agency stated that they were proud of their open and diverse culture and expected their partners to demonstrate the same.
It did not support the laws being introduced in Brunei that included Brunei registered aircraft and vessels and had stoppe selling Royal Brunei Airlines flights.
It went on saying that those who bought Royal Brunei Airlines tickets through STA Travel and have no intention to further use can claim a refund.
STA Travel will be helping the customers to make alternative travel arrangements .
The move was taken to add voice to the calls on Brunei to reverse this change in the law and to support the LGBTQ.
It called for a boycott of the country in light of the harsh new laws and has joined with growing number of businesses and public figures.
STA adds its voice to a growing number of businesses and public figures calling for a boycott of the country in light of the harsh new laws.
Earlier, celebrities like George Clooney etc have urged the public to boycott the Dorchester Collection hotels, owned by the Brunei’s sovereign wealth fund.
Adverts promoting Brunei as an ‘abode of peace’ was removed from the Tube network, also Virgin Australia would end a staff travel deal with Royal Brunei Airlines.
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