More ships are lining up to sail in China, even as the market struggles to adjust to huge increases in capacity.MSC Cruises was the latest to make a new move into the fast-growing market, announcin…
China pushes for tourism in Tibet, critics fear end of Tibetan culture
TIBET is experiencing a tourism boom at the moment, with over 24 million visitors expected to register by the end of the year. The number is up six times from four million in 2007.Shi Yuhui, deputy…
Meetings at sea: Are cruises the future of Asia’s MICE industry?
THE meetings and events scene is the most robust it’s ever been, as is Asia’s cruise industry. Why then, shouldn’t the two be brought together to optimize revenues?In fact, Asia w…
Japan’s Popularity as a Tourism Destination Is Making It More Expensive to Build Hotels There
Tourists wearing traditional Japanese kimonos rest on a bench in front of a store near Sensoji Temple in Tokyo. Japan’s record tourism numbers are having an impact on real estate prices, maki…
The urban appeal: Our favorite luxury hotels in Seattle
SEATTLE – the state of Washington’s largest city – is a symbol for urban and tech development, but that’s not to say that it isn’t fitting for the leisure tourist.With…
Hyatt Regency Bellevue: Big city hotel with a city-next-door feel
AS the fifth largest city in Washington with a diverse population of more than 126,000, Bellevue represents the sophisticated retail center of Seattle’s Eastside. A highlight in this exciting…
Is Thailand ready for nudist resorts?
WHILE Thailand is known for conservative values typical of any Asian country, nudist or “naturist” resorts where tourists can unabashedly bare all are thriving in the kingdom.At these c…
Booking.com wants to ‘curate’ personalized experiences for you
BOOKING.COM, a popular travel and hotel booking website, has launched a new in-app feature that will utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine-learning to curate more personalized experience…
Know your onions: Food etiquette to keep in mind when visiting Asia
WHEN in Asia, eat like the Asians do.Here are some of the do’s and don’ts of dining that are common across many Asian countries.Accept food or tea with both hands It’s respectful …
Universal Theme Parks Are Bound for a Long Stretch of Rapid Growth, CEO Says
The movie-inspired rides, Harry Potter-themed lands, and growing collection of hotels that make up Universal Parks & Resorts have been performing well for parent company Comcast Corp. — s…