INDIA – in all its color and glory – is not short of luxury accommodation, ranging from opulent palaces to modern business stays. Even if you’re on a budget, here there’s no…
Asia’s greatest luxury rail journeys for the avid explorer
FROM the Trans-Siberian Railway to the Orient Express, the romance of long-distance train travel has long inspired writers, entranced dreamers and intrigued adventurers. The charm of old-world trav…
Here’s how your Airbnb booking is helping emerging markets
EMERGING markets across the globe are thriving and growing thanks to advancements in digital technologies. These new technologies are creating a sharing economy, one which has developed considerabl…
The rise of the ‘new’ Chinese tourist
WHEN it comes to outbound tourism, China remains the world’s biggest spender. In 2016, 135 million Chinese nationals left their borders and pumped US$261 billion into other economies, 12 perc…
Three great Southeast Asian countries for digital nomads
ARE you, like many others out there, considering leaving your desk job to live and work from anywhere around the globe? Just in case you’ve been out of the loop, a remote worker or digital no…
A global first: China’s Shenzhen to greet New Year with all-electric public bus fleet
AT the start of the New Year, all public buses plying the streets of Shenzhen – one of China’s wealthiest cities – will run on electricity, making global history as megacities aro…
Marriott’s check-in app introduced to Asia Pacific hotels
OVER 300 hotels across Asia Pacific are introducing Marriott International’s mobile check-in app feature to members of the Starwood Prefered Guest program (SPG). The success of the SPG mobile…
Virgin Atlantic and The Sleep Council reveal the secret to a good flight’s sleep
VIRGIN ATLANTIC has teamed up with The Sleep Council to work out the secret to a good flight’s sleep. So, whether you’re cooped up in economy or splayed out in first class, there are ta…
Luxury Silversea Cruises launch pole-to-pole cruise for Chinese travelers
ULTRA-LUXURY cruise line Silversea Cruises is branching into the Chinese market, teaming up with the country’s leading luxury travel brand, HH Travel, to create the ultimate cruising experien…
Vacation deprivation is a real problem – here’s why it matters
FOR a long while, vacation time has been a treasured perk in workplaces around the world. But for a growing number of employees, the combination of an “always-on” work culture and great…