BEST WESTERN HOTELS & RESORTS will introduce its first boutique hotel brand, GLō, in Na Jomtien, just a few minutes’ drive from the popular Thai beach resort area of Pattaya.There wi…
The many faces of Bali: Canggu is a quieter, cheaper version of Seminyak
IF you’re one for the hip and trendy vibe in Seminyak, Canggu could be right up your alley. It has now gained popularity as the new (and to some, better) version of Seminyak.Today, Canggu is …
Taj Mahal will undergo ‘treatment’ to repair yellow staining on façade
AFTER decades of exposure to air pollution, India’s most treasured monument has acquired a yellow tinge despite a ban on coal-powered industries in the area.Bhuvan Vikram of the Archaelogical…
Business travelers in Hong Kong will soon be able to use serviced apartment aggregator
OFTEN dubbed the “Airbnb for business travelers”, Singapore’s MetroResidences will expand its services to Hong Kong after a US$1 million seed funding led by 500 Startups.At the mo…
The Changing Travel Habits of China’s Golden Week Tourists
Chou was among a record six million Chinese expected to have traveled overseas for the holiday, which ends on Saturday, and offers insights into the changing travel tastes of a key group of holiday…
Singapore is best place in Asia to catch a cocktail, says World’s 50 Best Bars
MANHATTAN at Regent Singapore was named the best bar in Asia in the 2016 edition of the World’s 50 Best Bars. The bar was also hailed as 11th best in the world, up 24 spots from last year&rsq…
Philippines is prepared to offer visa-free travel to Chinese tourists
IN a bid to repair strained relations with China, Philippines’ president Rodrigo Duterte is ready to offer visa-free travel to Chinse citizens. He disclosed this ahead of his three-day state …
Culture vulture: Demystifying Phuket’s extraordinary Vegetarian Festival
THE Phuket Vegetarian Festival, which originated almost 200 years ago, has its roots in Taoist tradition. According to local historians, the festival was first established by a travelling Chinese O…
Disney Says Shanghai Park Attendance Has Exceeded Expectations, Despite Contrary Report
Walt Disney Co. said that visitors to the company’s new Shanghai park have “exceeded our expectations,” playing down a recent media report that park attendance was below estimates…
Could ASEAN be marketed as a single MICE destination?
IN tune with the promotion of leisure tourism in the ASEAN region, could the cluster of ten nations be promoted as a single MICE destination?Buyers added that the region already has good air connec…