POKEMON GO may have catapulted augmented reality (AR) into the limelight last year, but the first AR apps for iPhones actually hit the market back in 2009.While this has an obvious appeal for the g…
Royal Caribbean Sees a China Slowdown But Other Markets Are Thriving
Royal Caribbean’s China strategy ran into some rough waters as the operator dropped South Korean ports amid tensions between the two nations — but the cruise company has seeing business…
Chinese millennials spending more than ever on luxury travel
IT’S no secret Chinese travelers drive global luxury travel sales, especially when it comes to international designer goods.A new report by Deloitte showed growth in overseas spending by Chin…
Sihanoukville – Cambodia’s beach capital with something for everyone
Sihanoukville is Cambodia’s top coastal destination, but with so many spots to choose from it’s wise to do a bit of research.Randomly booking on the Internet could lead you to beach hut…
United Airlines reaches settlement with passenger dragged from plane
UNITED AIRLINES and the passenger who was dragged from a Chicago flight earlier this month have reached a settlement for an undisclosed sum, they said on Thursday, in the carrier’s latest ste…
These tourist hubs in Southeast Asia are worth a detour
SOUTHEAST ASIA brims with urban and cultural hubs – cities and areas that thrive on diversity, a rich colonial past, and a spirit of generous hospitality.PenangPenang is known as Pearl of The…
New travel app lets you book hotel rooms by the minute
ALL checked out and still have hours to burn before your flight home? A new travel app is here to save the day.According to its website, Recharge targets “influential locals and corporate con…
Treasures from Paris’ Louvre Museum go on display in Hong Kong
A SELECTION of artwork from Paris’ world-renowned Louvre Museum goes on display in Hong Kong on Wednesday, offering Chinese patrons a rare opportunity to view some of the institution’s …
Corporate travelers wary about booking home-sharing properties
A RECENT study by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) revealed business travelers largely shy away from home-sharing properties because of lack of support in travel policies.GBTA research…
5 Charts Showing How Chinese Travelers Have Boosted Asia-Pacific Tourism
The Asia-Pacific region claims 90 percent of the world’s international arrivals — many of them from China — and while some Asian cities are reaping the benefits from increased Chi…