THE DANNA LANGKAWI sits comfortably on the sandy beach of Telaga Harbour, set against a stunning backdrop of steep tropical cliffs and ancient forest canopies.If you ever needed proof that The Dann…
Getting around in China: Decoding modes of transportation in dense Chinese cities
CHINA is one of the most well-connected countries in the world by air, but once you touch down, getting around in China is a different story.Taxis Pic: Sean Xu/ShutterstockTaxis are a cheap and eas…
Malaysia Airlines will launch new carrier for Mecca-bound Muslim pilgrims
MALAYSIA AIRLINES announced on Wednesday that it was finalizing plans to launch a new airline catering to passengers undertaking the Muslim pilgrimages of Haj and Umrah.Group chief executive office…
Tourists can now enjoy tax-free shopping in Shanghai
ALL international visitors – including those from Taiwan, Macau and Hong Kong – in Shanghai will now be able to save nine percent on purchases following the implementation of a new tax-…
Universal Rolls Out Its Nintendo Partnership in Three Theme Parks
This photo shows guests at Universal Studio’s rotating globe in Orlando. Universal Parks and Resorts on Tuesday announced that Nintendo areas are coming to three theme parks. John Raoux / Ass…
Tourists in India forced to busk for money after demonetization drive
FOREIGN tourists in India have resorted to busking on the streets to raise money due to the shortage of banknotes following the administration’s controversial demonetization exercise, accordi…
New York Times to hold Singapore conference on luxury travel
THIS December 1 and 2, The New York Times (NYT) will bring together global thought leaders, journalists, and influencers in the travel industry to a summit at Grand Hyatt Singapore to discuss and e…
Dreamworld theme park to reopen after fatal ride accident
AUSTRALIA’S Dreamworld theme park, where four people were killed on a ride last month, will reopen on December 10, operator Ardent Leisure Group said on Wednesday.“The closure of both D…
Marriott segregates brands into categories after Starwood buyout, but will it help them?
SINCE the high-profile Starwood buyout in September, Marriott has attempted to create a clear framework for the portfolio of 30 brands under its belt.For example, The Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis bra…
Biggest ever coral die-off on Great Barrier Reef, major blow to tourism
WARM seas around Australia’s Great Barrier Reef have killed two-thirds of a 700-km (435 miles) stretch of coral in the past nine months, the worst die-off ever recorded on the World Heritage …