AS THE World Urban Forum (WUF) draws to a close in Kuala Lumpur, we are reminded why the biennial meeting is essential to reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out by the United Nat…
With new maintenance service, is Airbnb staying ahead of the competition?
AS THE sharing economy expands across the globe, more competitors are springing up to take a share of the market.One of the ways in which the most well-known online home-sharing platform Airbnb is …
Why spaces are now limited inside Yogyakarta’s Pindul Cave
SET on the east coast of Gunungkidul regency in the province of Yogyakarta Special Region, hides the stunning Pindul Cave. The new ruling has been implemented in an attempt to preserve the site&rsq…
South Korea’s phallic-themed park is an Olympic hit
SOUTH KOREA’S obscure Haesindang Park, better known as “Penis Park”, is drawing curious crowds of visitors from the nearby Winter Olympics. There are penis totem poles, penis benc…
‘World’s worst airport’ about to get an exciting, much-needed upgrade
“ONLY A MASOCHIST would voluntarily fly into ‘the world’s worst airport’”, wrote travel tips website tripsavvy.“Absolute lack of passenger facilities”, &ld…
Travel hacks: What the cabin crew can advise you about flying
“THIS IS YOUR SEATBELT. To fasten, insert the metal tip into the buckle and tighten the belt by pulling on the buckle strap. To unfasten..” They’re also trained to handle security…
The Selfie Comes First in This Indonesian Tourism Village
Visitors pose for a selfie at Kalibiru Tourism Village in Indonesia. Providing professional photography services to travelers is big business. Dimas Ardian / Bloomberg Read the Complete Story On Sk…
Chinese Tech Companies See Their Shot at Expansion as Outbound Travel Grows
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Chinese Attractions Invest in Augmented Reality to Attract Tourists
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Discriminatory duty-free event at Heathrow Airport invokes Chinese wrath
HEATHROW Airport has apologized for a duty-free discount event that was deemed “racist” and “discriminating” toward Chinese travelers. Chinese shoppers were startled to find…