IF you ever head to China’s financial hub, Shanghai, and have a little extra money to spend, you might want to consider this new luxury car service. According to Time Out Shanghai, the ride-h…
ITB Asia to tackle future of travel during three-day event
ITB ASIA is undoubtedly the region’s biggest travel trade show, and its annual edition will take place in Singapore this year with the conference theme “The Future of Travel”.Some…
Malaysia Airlines in turmoil after CEO’s shock exit
LAST WEEK, Malaysia Airlines’ (MAS) outgoing chief executive officer Peter Bellew left the company after just over a year of trying to turn the airline around.“It is Ireland’s gre…
Vietnam must embrace sustainable practices to save tourism
DESPITE being a cautionary tale dating back to the Industrial Revolution, the economy-versus-ecology dilemma continues to plague many developing countries to this day.Thirty years after the Vietnam…
Thailand slowly sheds sex tourism image as more women visit
IT’S no secret that Thailand’s tourism industry relies heavily on its sex and entertainment trade, especially in red light districts such as Patong in Bangkok.However, for the first tim…
Indonesia is Building New Bali-Like Destinations to Lure More Chinese Tourists
As China’s burgeoning class of affluent travelers seek out more exotic destinations, Indonesia is cashing in.China is on track to become the biggest tourist market for Indonesia for the first…
Singapore Airlines now accepts Android Pay, Apple Pay on its mobile app
BOOKING flights and selecting seats on Singapore Airlines has now become easier as travellers can now pay for airfares and other services via Android Pay and Apple Pay on the carrier’s mobile…
You can now use Android Pay, Apple Pay on Singapore Airlines mobile app
BOOKING flights and selecting seats on Singapore Airlines (SIA) has now become easier as travellers can now pay for airfares and other services via Android Pay and Apple Pay on the carrier’s …
Massive fire destroys Yangon’s landmark hotel, kills one
A MASSIVE fire on Thursday destroyed one of Yangon’s best-known hotels, sending dark smoke billowing over the centre of Burma’s largest city and triggering an hours-long battle to put o…
Taj Mahal Downgraded as Tourism Attraction by India’s Hindu Nationalist Leaders
Indian Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayer at Shahi Masjid at the famous Taj Mahal in Agra, India. India’s famed monument of love, the white marble Taj Mahal, is finding itself at the heart of a…