THAI health officials have detected 33 new cases of Zika in Thailand, according to a spokesman for the Ministry of Health.Wattanayingcharoenchai added that many as many Thais flock to Bangkok for t…
A tourist’s account: The troubles of India’s cash crisis and its impact on tourism
ANGRY fists pummeled the car. Our driver was shrieking in Hindi as one, then four, then five men leaned into his window refusing to take the 500 rupee note he was proffering.This was four days afte…
Wanda Is Spending Another $15 Billion in its Quest to Become a Tourism Giant
Dalian Wanda Group Co. announced its second $15 billion development project in a week as Chairman Wang Jianlin steps up his efforts to surpass Walt Disney Co. as the world’s largest tourism c…
Malindo Air voted ‘best regional airline of the year’, gives away one million free seats
MALAYSIA’S Malindo Air snagged the coveted Asia Pacific Regional Airline of the Year at the 2016 CAPA Asia Pacific Aviation Awards of Excellence held in Singapore.“With a rapid expandin…
Manila Airport adopts new tech systems to control passenger crowds
IN a bid to ease crowd control and speed up airport procedures, Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has introduced a series of new hi-tech systems by SITA, an IT company specia…
The world’s largest megacity: China’s Pearl River Delta is a bustling urban destination
IT was just thirty years ago that China’s Pearl River Delta was an unknown rural place with agricultural villages dotting its marshes.A bustling megacity devoted to massive trade and manufact…
India’s Massive Rail Network Still Needs a Revitalization Plan
India’s 160-year-old rail system has become increasingly dangerous after a lack of infrastructure investment. In this Jan. 13, 2016 file photo, Indians scramble to enter a train in Hyderabad,…
L’Escapade Island Resort: Tropical gem in the South Pacific
JUST a three-hour flight from Sydney and a short boat ride from New Caledonia’s capital Noumea lies the beautiful L’Escapade Island Resort that sits on a tiny sliver of sand aptly named…
Tech plays an important role in medical tourism, report says
AFFORDABLE prices, cutting-edge equipment, and easy accessibility are just some of the reasons medical tourism is a booming sector in Asia.Firstly, tech will help to “bridge the gap between h…
More couples are getting married in New Zealand, and here’s why
MOST travelers who have traversed the natural landscapes of New Zealand will be quick to tell you that the country is home to some of the most picturesque scenes in the world.While the country&rsqu…