HONG KONG may be known for its towering skyscrapers and luxury shopping malls, but one Hong Kong tour company is trying to change tourists’ perception of the city, reported Reuters.“I d…
Tourist-heavy Guam unmoved by North Korea threats
SINCE North Korea’s military declared on Thursday it was considering a plan to fire four intermediate-range missiles close to the US territory of Guam, the people of the tiny island seem to b…
Are remote stays redefining luxury travel?
More travelers may opt to holiday at remote resorts to disconnect from the stresses and pressures of modern living. A recent Skift articlepredicts isolation may be the next step for luxury travel. …
The Rise and Fall of China Outbound Travel to South Korea
South Korea inbound travel from China had been flourishing as recently as early 2017 with average monthly growth in the 40-50 percent range and share of travelers at 45 percent. However, on March 2…
China: Prized mountain valley damaged in deadly quake
A STRONG 7.0-magnitude quake that jolted China’s southwestern province of Jiuzhaigou has left scars on the region’s tourist-heavy network of mountain valleys. Jiuzhaigou is also recogni…
Indonesian actress appointed senior post in AirAsia
INDONESIAN film star Raline Shah has been appointed PT AirAsia Indonesia’s independent director, as announced by the regional budget carrier’s chief executive officer on Monday.CEO Tony…
In pictures: Singapore celebrates National Day with flashy acts
SINGAPORE marked its 52nd National Day on Aug 9 over a grand National Day Parade (NDP) at the Marina Bay floating platform with a 25,000-strong crowd.The drone routine especially wowed visitors who…
Real-life Jurassic: Indonesia’s Komodo Island a rising star
“IN leather armor, shielded by robust meshed scales: Knight of the island.”“Komodo dragons are the world’s largest lizard, they are very agile when active. They climb trees …
Malaysia: Conservative lawmaker calls for alcohol ban on flights
AN Islamist party wants a total ban on alcohol on board Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) flights, comparing its planes to nightclubs where people are “free to do what they wish”.“Th…
Chinese man casually passes security with human arms in luggage
SECURITY officials in southwest China received a gruesome shock when a man walked through their bus station checkpoint with two human arms packed in his luggage, local media reported.Citing a repor…