THE OLYMPIC Games are often regarded as a welcome break from politics and difficult cross-border negotiations, but recent relations between the US and North Korea could compromise the 2018 Winter O…
Staying in touch while away on business doesn’t have to be difficult
EVERYONE is guilty of ‘forgetting’ to call their Grandma back, or ignoring a call because they just don’t have the time. But a new study conducted by Carlson Wagonlit Travel Resea…
Luxury hotels and beautiful art – what more could you want from Art Basel Hong Kong?
ART BASEL – which has staged its Asian edition in Hong Kong since 2013 – has quite the global reputation for being the leader in staging the modern and contemporary art fairs. The annua…
New Zealand welcomes Chinese travelers through eGate border technology
QUEUING at airports is something everyone dreads, either heading off on vacation or reluctantly coming home, we would all just rather get the airport bit out of the way – and New Zealand unde…
Singapore ranked the world’s most welcoming city
THE city-state of Singapore may be known for its stringent rules, striking city skyline and its fast-paced urban living, but Dutch travel agency Travelbird also reckons it’s the most welcomin…
Mumbai is set to transform backwaters into a tourist paradise
OVER a decade ago, National Geographic named the Kerala backwaters in India as a lifetime destination. Now, other regions in India are taking a leaf out the southern Indian state’s book. Stat…
Airbus wants your next flight to be driven by artificial intelligence
EVER HAD a nightmare of being a passenger in a pilotless plane? Like it or not, Airbus SE is looking to make autonomous planes a reality in the near future and will be setting up an innovation cent…
Feeling the effects of Delhi’s smog? Escape to Kinnaur
INDIA has been associated with high levels of air pollution for over a century. An amalgamation of fuel burning stations, motor-vehicle emissions, and greenhouse gases has led to India, namely, big…
Indonesia Condemns Travel Advisory as Excessive Amid Bali Volcano Eruption
Indonesia said Singapore’s travel advisory to avoid parts of the vacation island of Bali following a minor eruption at Mount Agung volcano was “excessive.”The eruption spouted ash…
Asia’s first hanging hotel opens in Indonesia – not for the faint-hearted
ADVENTURE holidays just stepped up a whole new level, thanks to the creative mind of Dhanni Daelami. Views from the cabin are undoubtedly worth the effort of getting up there. Daredevils and adrena…