SYDNEY is a vibrant metropolis with an eclectic skyline that reflects the diversity of its streets. In the heart of the city’s central business district, where charming heritage buildings nes…
More countries issue travel advisories against Philippines
MORE countries are issuing travel advisories against parts of the Philippines due to a clash between the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group and the military that left 10 dead in Bohol last week. Before the…
China’s Luxury Travelers Are Young and Spending More Than Ever
The Skift New Luxury Newsletter is our weekly newsletter focused on the business of selling luxury travel, the people and companies creating and selling experiences, emerging trends, and the changi…
Singapore to host Star Wars festival in partnership with Disney
IF Star Wars sells, Singapore is one to know.The partnership kicks off with a special Star Wars festival in commemoration of the franchise’s 40th anniversary this year.The “Star Wars Da…
Rock bottom: The imposing wonder of Australia’s Uluru and beyond
A MAP of Australia can be most misleading for the non-native. The continent is vast and, plonked in the appropriately monikered “red center”, it’s a particularly long way to Uluru…
In pictures: Celebrating Easter across Asia
ASIA is a great place to be during Easter – the weather is warm and fairly dry, and the crowds from the West would have subsided from the Christmas peak. Hanoi Archbishop Cardinal Peter Nguye…
Singapore most livable for Asian expats, Australian cities trail closely
ONCE again, Singapore has topped a livability and quality of life index. Based on a recent Location Ratings survey by ECA International, the island city is the most livable location in Asia Pacific…
Marriott targets millennials with ‘lifestyle’ range Moxy Hotels
MILLENNIALS are changing the travel game and hotels have little choice but to keep up.Last year, AccorHotels announced the launch of a new “lifestyle” brand, Jo&Joe, described as th…
Everything under the sun: Luxury hotels in Bali for all ages
LAST month, TripAdvisor users crowned Bali the title of best destination on Earth ahead of London, Paris, Rome and New York City. To those who haven’t been, the claim may sound somewhat presu…
Samaya Bali Resorts: A portrait of tranquillity in bustling Bali
BOTH Seminyak and Ubud are prized tourist hotspots for various reasons – the former is especially known for its glamorous restaurants, bars and shopping options, while the latter is more stri…