THAILAND is home to some of the world’s biggest crocodile farms, where tourists can see the giant reptiles lounging in the hot sun, chomping on chicken, or swarming in emerald green pools.One…
Sweet and not-so-sour: How Chinese food becomes staple in Sydney
IT’S Sunday morning and clattering trolleys snake around the heaving top floor of Sydney’s Marigold Restaurant, teasing soon-to-be diners with glimpses of steaming dumplings and sticky …
Emirates to introduce ‘selfie recognition’ as security measure
EMIRATES will soon be debuting a new facial recognition technology meant to quicken the check-in and immigration process at airports.Touchpoints will be introduced at Dubai International Airport wh…
In pictures: Untouched island just outside Singapore will open to public
AN elusive archipelago in the heart of the Indonesian Anambas will open to the public from August onward, and is being called the “ultimate hideaway”.The “eco-luxe” retreat …
Excitement amid Obama’s family vacation in Indonesia
FROM white water rafting in Bali to visiting temples on Java, former US President Barack Obama‘s private family holiday is being closely tracked in Indonesia where he spent four years as a ch…
Travel to Russia Surges Despite Geopolitical Tension
Greg Tepper typically sends 1,500 travelers to Russia every year. Since he founded his company Exeter International in 1992, he’s been one of the foremost leaders in the United States of luxu…
Chinese spend on tourism not as big as thought
TALES of Chinese tourist largesse providing a big boost to destination economies are legend. They may also be incorrect, with China’s current account surpluses understated as a result.In a dr…
Thailand risks losing tourists due to overcapacity
TOURIST numbers in Thailand have been multiplying rapidly, and proof is in Bangkok beating out London last year to take the title of World’s Most Visited City.According to a Bloomberg report,…
Indonesia imposes travel ban on Trump’s business partner
INDONESIAN authorities have imposed a travel ban on tycoon and politician Hary Tanoesoedibjo, who is building resorts to be managed by Trump hotels, over an investigation into allegations he threat…
Messaging app Line to launch theme park in Bangkok
POPULAR text messaging service Line will launch its own three-story indoor theme park in Bangkok later this year featuring virtual reality rides.In the meantime, Line Village Bangkok will launch as…