CHINA is hoping to pull in more Australian tourists as tourism offices in both countries work towards promoting two-way leisure travel.China National Tourist Office director Luo Weijian said that t…
Will Singapore Airlines be forced to cut back on luxury services and amenities?
SINGAPORE AIRLINES have been struggling after a 70 percent slump in profits, and 2017 is projected to be challenging for the carrier.The decline in income is the first quarterly drop for the airlin…
Attacks target police, tourists in Jordan
KARAK, Jordan (AP) — Officials say the casualty toll in a series of shooting attacks in Jordan has risen to nine dead, including a Canadian tourist, and 27 wounded.One of Sunday’s attac…
Taiwan to relax visa rules for Macau and Hong Kong visitors
FROM January 1, Macau and Hong Kong residents traveling to Taiwan via cruise tours will be able to apply for double visas within a three-month period which will grant them two entries with a single…
India’s aviation industry to step up tech game
BUDGETS for tech spending in India’s rapidly expanding aviation industry is expected to increase over the next three years, in order to stay on top of predictions that passenger traffic will …
In pictures: Malls in Asia are embracing the Christmas spirit with lavish displays
CHRISTMAS in Asia is certainly not an afterthought; you’ll just need to comb the streets of major cities to see why.In some cities, it’s as much a commercial holiday as it is a cultural…
Flights canceled and roads closed as smog takes over Tianjin
AUTHORITIES in Tianjin grounded dozens of flights and closed most highways on Sunday after severe smog blanketed the city, one of more than more than 40 in China’s northeast to issue pollutio…
JW Marriott debuts in Singapore amid declining occupancy rates
THE Marriott empire continues to grow with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach, the brand’s first foray into Singapore.After renovation works worth US$13.8 million, the rio…
These detox retreat programs will have you recharged for the year ahead
AS many experienced “wellness tourists” would tell you, detox retreats can help you unplug and help you realign your focus. In some resorts, guests can also customize their detox sessio…
Japan finally legalizes casinos, sets stage for large-scale foreign investment
JAPAN’S parliament passed a law on Thursday to legalise casinos, ending 15 years of political argument and opening the way for projects that combine high-stakes gambling with hotels, shopping…