FORMER US President Barack Obama’s vacations have been splayed across the news since he left office in January. Whether he’s sipping champagne on a yacht with Richard Branson or golfing…
Troubled Myanmar struggles with tourist demand
According to the report, this could be due to a number of reasons including safety concerns. Thet Lwin Toh, chairman of the Union of Myanmar Travel Association, told the publication, “There i…
Behind the lens: Lauren Bath on creating meaningful connections through Instagram
INSTAGRAM is awash with sunrises against mountainous silhouettes, bronzed bodies sprawled on sand and flatlays of colorful dishes “effortlessly” laid out. It’s all in the game.In …
Trump Administration Mulls Banning U.S. Travel to North Korea
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in the Oval Office of the White House, June 20, 2017, in Washington. Trump is considering banning travel to …
Bali: Shocking report reveals dog meat fed to unsuspecting tourists
ACCORDING to an expose by ABC’s 7.30, dogs in Bali are being brutally killed and fed to unsuspecting tourists who throng the beaches and restaurants.The report said dogs were being brutally b…
Tokyo’s iconic Tsukiji market to move after much uncertainty
THE Tokyo governor announced on Tuesday a long-delayed plan to move the world’s largest fish market, one of the Japanese capital’s biggest tourist attractions, to a man-made island with…
Why business travelers pick extended stay properties over traditional hotels
INCREASINGLY, corporate travelers are favoring extended stay options over traditional hotel offerings, opting instead for home comforts and greater freedom.Although extended stay accommodation also…
Shanghai Disneyland first to break even by first-year anniversary
SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND is about to set a milestone as the fastest Disney park in the world to break even after only a year of operations.“After the first year, I’m pleased to say prospects…
Budget airlines depend on in-flight sales for long-haul routes
TO compete with full-service airlines, budget carriers in Asia are pushing on-board sales to make up for steep discounts and cheap fares they offer.For instance, Singapore-based Scoot debuted their…
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa: Stoic celebration of Bali’s dense rainforest
THE mysteriously long driveway leading to Maya Ubud’s entrance is only but a teaser to what lies ahead. If the resort’s welcome area was a book, its first chapter is simply a prologue t…