THE 42nd session of the World Heritage Committee is currently underway in Bahrain. “Expectations of this session are high and we must seize this opportunity to strengthen joint work for the s…
China’s Hawaii mulls taking down the ‘Great Firewall of China’
CHINA’S Hainan province has floated the idea of introducing a special zone to allow foreign tourists to use Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter as a means to attract visitors. The move would have …
How this LGBTQ+ nightclub in India became a movement
WHAT WOULD YOU GET if you threw class, fashion, music, champagne, and a rainbow in a large room and mixed it all up? Founded by Indian hotelier and avid traveler Keshav Suri and his partner Cyril, …
What’s in the most luxurious in-flight amenity kits?
FLYING and luxury are now seamlessly synonymous. If you can afford it, that is. Airlines have put together experienced culinary panels which include kitchen veterans such as Tom Aikens, Peter Gordo…
These FIFA World Cup stars are defining luxury with their private jets
THE 2018 World Cup is currently underway in Russia, with players from 32 nations battling it out to win the trophy. Nothing is predictable in the event. Managers keep strategies close to their ches…
This Thailand-based platform will match travelers with locals
MODERN DAY TRAVELERS seeking off the beaten path attractions and experiences at their destinations like a true local will appreciate TakeMeTour. Specifically, it matches travelers with locals who c…
Korea Tourism Organization taps into the burgeoning Hallyu once again
SOUTH KOREA’S Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) have appointed mega K-Pop idol boy group EXO as honorary ambassadors. “EXO is one of K-Po…
How to be a mindful mosque visitor
PLACES OF WORSHIP are beautiful, sacred places that are major tourist attractions around the world. Aside from its many islands, pristine beaches, and abundance of greens, Malaysia is also home to …
How to make it through an awful hotel stay
THE realization that your hotel has catfished you is a painful one, to say the least. For some, the shock is too much to bear, immediately seeking Agoda’s help to find a new hotel.But for oth…
Chinese tourists are the biggest contributors to world tourism
WORLD TOURISM has been on a rapid development in recent years and one of its biggest contributor is the world’s most populous country, China. In fact, China’s outbound travel hit anothe…