INDIA has made headlines for its intolerance towards beef consumption, and recently, Union Tourism Minister K.J. Alphons kicked off a row by saying that overseas tourists should eat beef in their o…
Indonesia wants to woo Chinese-Muslim tourists
INDONESIA is on a drive to lure Chinese-Muslim tourists from three major cities – Xi’an, Yinchuan and Beijing – to promote the country as a halal destination in the region.Riyanto…
Emirates to target ‘frugal’ passengers with budget economy section
EMIRATES – largely considered the best airline in the world – may introduce a budget economy section with fewer perks and less room between seats to cater to more “frugal” p…
Singapore offers ‘deeper level’ engagement for Chinese tourists
Singapore is looking to drive up the numbers of Chinese tourist arrivals by offering experiences of a “deeper level”.At a new branding campaign launched in Beijing on Tuesday, the agenc…
Taiwan among world’s best places to live for expats
TAIWAN and Singapore have been ranked in the top ten of a leading index of the best places to live for expatriates in the world, along with destinations like Spain, Mexico and New Zealand.Taiwan wa…
You can expect advanced tech at Singapore’s Changi Airport new terminal
SINGAPORE’S Changi Airport – largely considered the best airport in the world – will begin operations on its new fourth terminal (T4) on Oct 31. The new airport tech that will be …
MICE spending in Ho Chi Minh City to increase exponentially
VIETNAM is playing catch up with big MICE players in the Asean region including Thailand and Singapore, and the numbers are showing.With much of the country’s economic activity taking place i…
Thai Investors Are Cautiously Optimistic About New Mall Aimed at Chinese Tourists
The Platinum Group Pcl, whose wholesale fashion mall in Bangkok attracts about 15 million people yearly, expects booming Chinese tourism to support its retail shopping center due to open next year.…
Bright lights, big city: These Shanghai hotels are the embodiment of luxury
MANY say that Shanghai is a city of contrasts, where the past and future are juxtaposed against each other to achieve a fine balance few other global metropolises can brag about.What brings the two…
Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund: Old-world charm within a dense metropolis
SHANGHAI – the center of cool in China – is a city that evokes mystery, decadence, and glamor all at once. A perfect blend of new and old, its towering skyscrapers symbolise today&rsquo…