IN a move that could jeopardize the number of visitors to its site, the renowned Tōfuku-ji temple in Kyoto is banning all photography in the autumnal season of November.The statement read: &ld…
Post-election thoughts: How would the Trump presidency affect the travel industry?
AS you’ve probably heard by now, Donald Trump is president-elect of the US following a stunning upset over his opponent Hillary Clinton in the presidential elections on Tuesday.Asian Correspo…
‘Distinctly Chinese’ Toy Story theme land will launch in Shanghai Disneyland
SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND – Disney’s ambitious project in China that opened in June and was 17 years in the making – announced that it will open a seventh theme land within the park.Dis…
Airlines are introducing flash sales as voters cope with post-election stress
IT’S been a long and exhaustive campaign period for many Americans and the rest of the world who watched closely.Malaysia’s budget carrier AirAsia introduced a flash sale to remind peop…
A tourist’s account: How Myanmar’s recent earthquake put Bagan on the tourist map
EARLY this year, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Bagan. Dozens of temples that litter the valley were damaged, but to put this into perspective, the region contains over 2,000.This was also …
Dreamworld ride that caused deadly accident will be ‘demolished’
DREAMWORLD – the popular theme park in Gold Coast where four people were killed in an accident last month – announced that the Thunder River Rapids ride that caused the incident will be…
India’s tourism shrouded in uncertainty as Delhi battles worst smog in 17 years
AT present time, New Delhi is the most polluted city in the world. According to a report on CNN, measurements on the Air Pollution Index (API) were recorded at 999, well beyond the “hazardous…
Post-election detox: Cleanse the soul at these peaceful yoga retreats in Asia
NEARLY all tourists, at some point or another, get caught up in visions of Asia as a sanctuary, a place to set themselves free, connect with their true soul.After all, not much beats stretching you…
World Travel Market 2016: Oman Air moves to Terminal 4 at London Heathrow
Oman Air has confirmed both of its daily Muscat to London flights will move to Terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport from January 31st, 2017.Currently the twice daily Oman Air flights operate from …
Marriott profits suffer due to Starwood merger costs
OWING to Marriott International’s acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Marriott’s profits took a fall in the last quarter.However, the company said the merger will br…