IN a move that could potentially affect travel to popular cities, Hong Kong’s airport will reduce its maximum number of overnight take-offs and landings from 37 to 32 flights per hour.Aviatio…
Thailand’s Grand Palace will reopen to visitors after death of King
THAILAND’S iconic Grand Palace will open its doors to tourists from tomorrow after temporarily closing after news of the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.For the next two weeks, starting from…
In pictures: A glimpse of everyday life on the sidewalks of Hanoi
HANOI is a progressing metropolis that’s loud and full of life in the mornings, but by night, it sleeps. Built by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, the hallowed grounds of the Temple of Confucius date b…
Egyptian Tourist Authority to welcome UNWTO to Luxor
The ministry of tourism and Egyptian Tourist Authority have announced their sponsorship of the 104th session of the World Tourism Organisation Executive Council in Luxor.The event will be held from…
Hong Kong is Asia’s (unlikely) Halloween capital and here’s where you should go
COME October 31, the fast-paced city of Hong Kong transforms into a citywide Halloween celebration.It’s definitely strange to find Halloween, a dominantly Western celebration, become so popul…
Sporting legends Giggs and Neville to open football-themed cafés and hotels in Singapore
MANCHESTER UNITED legends Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville are teaming up with Singaporean billionaire Peter Lim to introduce a slew of football-themed cafés and hotels in the island nation.Nevil…
Skift Podcast: The Serious Business of Modern Theme Parks
Roller coasters, thrill rides and life-sized cartoon characters might seem like child’s play, but theme parks are serious business.According to an outlook from the International Association o…
Hurawalhi Island Resort to welcome Duniye Spa to Maldives
There are few things in the world more luxurious than being pampered in paradise. This December, the opening of the new Maldivian island, Hurawalhi, takes this one step further with its Duniye Spa.…
Dreamworld theme park in Gold Coast will remain closed (for now) after deadly accidents
DREAMWORLD in Gold Coast has canceled a planned memorial service and will remain closed after four people were killed yesterday in a tragic accident at the popular theme park.“Obviously, the …
Singapore is best place in Asia to do business, report says
SINGAPORE is no longer the world’s easiest place to do business, according to an annual World Bank study, but still remains the best among its Asian neighbours.The study gave Singapore an ove…