FRENCH hotel group AccorHotels bid AUD1.18 billion (US$920 million) for Mantra Group Ltd in a deal that would combine the two biggest hotel owners in Australia.“They haven’t lowballed i…
‘Cocktail capital’ Singapore home to some of world’s best bars
Singapore is on its way to becoming a favoured drinking destination as the city-state is home to some of the world’s best bars, a recent global ranking has shown.The number of the bars that m…
Chinese tourists are flocking to Ireland because of ‘Game of Thrones’
CONQUERING Westeros may be a battle for characters in popular HBO show Game of Thrones (GoT), but tourism operators in Northern Ireland are equally battling for Chinese tourism dollars by way of de…
The world’s iconic animals are suffering over selfies
The selfie craze among tourists is fueling cruel treatment towards the world’s most iconic animals, a report said.More than 40 percent of the snaps involved humans “hugging or inappropr…
North Korea is selling art to overseas buyers
IN the Chinese border town of Dandong, North Korean artists from Mansudae Art Studio, North Korea’s largest producer of art, are seen painting. They paint scenes like idyllic landscapes and g…
India’s cruise tourism overhaul will be an economic game-changer
INDIA is in the final stages of putting together a brand new cruise tourism policy that, once in place, aims to revolutionize the sector with a tenfold increase in cruise liner traffic.India has ac…
Sands Casinos Using Celebs and Sports to Promote Japan Expansion
Former England soccer player David Beckham speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. Las Vegas Sands is making its pitch to improve Japan’s stadiums and concert hall…
The Star Sydney is the city’s perfect one-stop entertainment center
TOURISTS are naturally drawn to Sydney for its gorgeous beaches and enviable weather but if you need a respite from the outdoors, The Star Sydney will fulfil every desire. The one-stop integrated r…
These Hilton properties in India are the pinnacle of luxury
INDIA is home to some of the most luxurious hotels in the world, drawing from a rich history of opulence and aristocracy. These days, five-star accommodation in India is leaning the way of contempo…
Google’s new device can translate 40 languages in real time
TECH giant Google has launched a smart earbud that is capable of translating 40 languages in real time.The real-time translation can happen at the mere touch of a button or by saying phrases like, …