AN estimated 550 million Chinese citizens are predicated to fit into the upper-middle class category by 2022, meaning 54 percent of China’s urban households will be earning between US$16,000 …
Australia poised for same-sex Asian wedding tourism boom
AUSTRALIA is tipped to develop a same-sex Asian wedding tourism industry now that marriage equality laws have been passed, according to global marketing consultancy Out Now. Given Australia’s…
Singapore’s best Western-inspired halal restaurants
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These are the top 10 emerging trends impacting Asian travel and tourism
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Tokyo Disney Is Reportedly Getting a $2.7 Billion Expansion
Visitors walk around at Tokyo Disneyland. Reports say the park’s operator is planning a major expansion. Bloomberg Shares of Oriental Land Co., the operator of Tokyo Disneyland, rose the most…
Virgin Atlantic pioneers in-flight entertainment for the visually impaired
VIRGIN Atlantic has announced it will be launching a fully-accessible in-flight entertainment system for customers with sight loss. The service will be available across North America, the Caribbean…
In Bengaluru, you can now take a helicopter to the airport
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Airbnb announces cost-sharing feature – so you don’t have to front the whole bill
AIRBNB is constantly innovating to ensure it stays on trend with customers’ demands. In its most recent attempt to supply short-term renters with what they want, the company has announced it …
From vibrant curries to the freshest seafood – Michelin Guide is coming to Thailand
Thailand’s tourism industry currently generates a healthy 2.7 trillion baht (US$82 billion), however, the country hopes to grow this to 3 trillion baht ($92 billion) by 2018, with the restaur…
These are the best hotels in the world right now
WE all enjoy a touch of luxury every once in a while. Thankfully, the Conde Nast India’s Readers’ Travel Awards have sifted through the cream of the crop and voted on the best hotels ac…