AFTER years in the condiment wilderness, Cambodia’s spice industry, like its tourism, is on fire. Indeed, spend some time in Kampot and you could (almost) imagine yourself in a corner of Euro…
More companies enlisting travel risk programs for employees
BUSINESS travelers face a number of risks on trips, the primary concern being safety. A new blog post on Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) revealed close to 50 percent of business travelers…
Singapore’s Changi named ‘World’s Best Airport’ for eighth time
IT now seems an indisputable fact Singapore’s Changi Airport is the most loved airport in the world, as it has once again bagged the top prize at the recent Skytrax World Airport Awards.&ldqu…
Tokyo’s iconic Tsukiji Market caught in relocation drama
TOKYO’S Tsukiji Market is a reigning force for all things seafood, a chaotic space into which large hunks of fish and curls of octopus are wheeled.Besides the famed tuna auction and frenetic …
If you know where to look, Bangkok is packed with undiscovered wonders
BANGKOK buzzes with life and is seemingly immune to tiring out. Every trip to the city is a discovery of something new whether it be an intricately designed temple perched on the riverbank or a tin…
Lost in Tokyo? Seek out the city’s volunteer guides
IF you have been to Tokyo, it is more than likely you would have gotten lost at some point.Guides are concentrated in especially touristy areas such as Asakusa and Shinjuku, and when the 2020 Tokyo…
Chinese cruise passengers skip S.Korean port visit in show of patriotism
WHEN the Costa Serena cruise ship steamed into the South Korean tourist island of Jeju, Bai Liyun stayed on board, where crew had organised a magic show, games and even a wine-tasting.“We spe…
Welcome respite in (mostly) April heat: Asia’s New Year water festivals
WATER is often used in Asia to herald the start of the new year. Thankfully, many of these festivities take place in April, when much of the Asian region is baking hot and the liberal dousing of wa…
Thai tourism could gain from China-S.Korea spat, travel group says
THAILAND’s pivotal Chinese tourism sector is on the rise and may get an additional boost due to tensions between China and South Korea and the banning of Chinese tour groups to South Korea th…
Airbnb launches Trips, offering local ‘experiences’ in Singapore
AIRBNB has debuted its Trips feature in Singapore where users can book “experiences” and “immersions” hosted by locals.Some of the experiences offered in Singapore include k…