MILLIONS of bubbles filled the air at Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour as part of a public art exhibition by renowned Japanese artist Shinji Ohmaki.The exhibition will run till August 20, and wil…
Philippines: Thousands gather for Dapitan’s Kinabayo Festival
ONCE a year, for at least a week, the tranquil coastal city of Dapitan is host to vibrant colors and sounds to celebrate both the ghost and glory of the past, including the distant Spanish era. A o…
Philippines: Vibrant Kinabayo Festival throws Dapitan into spotlight each year
ONCE a year, for at least a week, the tranquil coastal city of Dapitan is host to vibrant colors and sounds to celebrate both the ghost and glory of the past, including the distant Spanish era. A o…
No middle seats for women, says Indian airline
A NEW Delhi-based airline is giving lone female travelers the option to not be seated on middle seats during domestic flights amid rising concerns of sexual harassment and assault cases against wom…
Etihad aids Australian police in bomb plot investigation
ETIHAD AIRWAYS will assist the Australian Federal Police with an investigation after an alleged “Islamic-inspired” plot for a bomb attack on a plane was foiled on Monday, Reuters report…
Doing it for the ‘gram: How to craft the perfect city snap
A RECENT study found on average, two-fifths (40 percent) of millennials choose where to go on holiday based on how “Instagrammable” a destination is.New York, it said, was tagged in mor…
Singapore ports welcome Indian cruise passengers
TOURISTS don’t just flock to Singapore for its range of shopping and food options; cruise tourism is booming and the island nation is reaping the benefits, especially from Indians.The Singapo…
Marriott’s Meetings Imagined brings Pinterest-worthy quality to events
AS the events and meetings industry takes on a more creative, dynamic approach to design and ideas, large hotel groups are also taking notice.Skift said planners and delegates were getting tired of…
For the love of Fiji: A portrait of romance in the South Pacific
SITUATED in the heart of the South Pacific, Fiji is an island nation made up of 333 blissful islands.Undoubtedly, because of all those reasons, Fiji is especially popular among honeymooners and cou…
Macau casinos record exponential growth over past year
AN increase in tourists and a resurgence in spending by wealthy punters led to a 29 percent rise in monthly revenue in Macau casinos, according to Reuters.New resorts in the special administrative …