The World Travel Awards Academy has recognised two global hospitality icons with the title of ‘Tourism Pioneer’ during the Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2016.The title is a discretionary aw…
(But of course) China is building a full-size replica of the Titanic
CHINA hasn’t been subtle about its nationwide obsession with the film Titanic – the dramatic tale of a pair of star-crossed lovers aboard an ill-fated ocean liner.The article also explo…
Visa-free program could see more Singaporeans vacationing in Myanmar
ON December 1, a visa exemption was put into place between Singapore and Myanmar which could result in a sharp surge of Singaporeans visiting its northern allies.He added, “Myanmar is safe, e…
The Sukhothai Bangkok is a model of tranquility in the heart of the city
AN assault to the senses, Bangkok is sometimes difficult to ingest. The traffic, the racket, the density. But staying in a hotel that takes those stressful elements away can prove helpful.The momen…
Place in the sun: Avoid the tourist rush at some of south Goa’s more private beaches
THE tourist season has barely begun and already the Indian Reserve Battalion has been dispatched to Anjuna Beach in north Goa to protect travelers from touts.Such a shame as Goa is a genuine paradi…
Bangkok voted cheapest destination for Asian travelers, remains a favorite among tourists
IN a new TripAdvisor list, Bangkok has emerged as the cheapest destination for southeast Asian travelers this holiday season.Within that figure, an average night in Bangkok will set you back about …
Former nuclear military plant in China converted into tourist site
A FORMER China 816 underground nuclear military plant in the mountainous town of Baitao in Chongqing’s Fuling district will be mainly used for tours.According to CNN, the three-hour tour begi…
Macau recovers from two-year decline with rising gambling revenues
THE world’s biggest casino hub of Macau posted a 14.4 percent rise in gambling revenue in November, a fourth month of growth after more than two years of decline, as new resorts helped bring …
UK government urged to lift Sharm el Sheikh flight ban
Industry heavyweights the World Travel & Tourism Council and the World Tourism Organisation have added their voices to calls on the UK government to lift the current ban on UK-based airlines fl…
White sand and turquoise shorelines: Five-star hotels in Pulau Langkawi
PULAU LANGKAWI is one of Malaysia’s most-visited islands owing to its pristine waters, stretches of powdery sand, and thick clumps of ancient rain forest.At these five-star hotels, colorful c…