THE Chinese appetite for travel looks to be stronger than ever, with over 18 million mainland Chinese crossing the borders to overseas destinations in the last three months.The China Outbound Resea…
Voice-activated rooms could be the future of the hotel industry
IN the distant future, you could be verbally instructing your hotel lights to dim, and ultimately, the phrase “at the touch of your fingertips” could prove obsolete.Starwood’s Alo…
Within Jakarta’s concrete jungle is an exciting range of high-end shopping plazas
IT’S not a trip to Jakarta without a trip to a mall. The city is home to a whopping 173 malls scattered in the heart of Jakarta and its greater areas. Not only is it a great way to kill time …
Myanmar Earthquake Damages Scores of Bagan Temples
A man nails a stake to set up a security perimeter around earthquake effected Sitanagyi Pagoda in Bagan, Myanmar, Thursday, August 25, 2016. Hkun Lat / Associated Press It was a time of conquest an…
Millennials are enjoying the ‘airport experience’ more than their parents are
IT seems that millennial travelers are more easily affected by their experience at airports compared with the generations that precede them. Loyalty marketing agency ICLP has revealed data about th…
Make the most of airport privileges and discounts with new Visa app
BUSINESS or frequent travelers who are Visa customers can sign up with the new “Visa Airport Companion” program where they’ll be offered a “complete airport experience&rdquo…
Scores of ancient temples damaged in devastating Myanmar quake
THE POWERFUL 6.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked central Burma (Myanmar) yesterday has claimed the lives of at least three people – including two children – also damaging nearly 100 pa…
The best way to enjoy the Great Wall of China? Eschew the group tours
THE Great Wall of China. If any place is an absolute must-see during a trip to Beijing, it’s this.Hopping on an all-inclusive tour may seem like the most hassle-free way of going about seeing…
MSC Cruises Is Setting up Shop in China, Signaling More Growth
The crowded cruise field in China is getting even more competitive.MSC Cruises, which started sailing one ship this year in China, is pointing to larger ambitions for the fast-growing market. The G…
Thai tourists told not to ‘try before buy’ when traveling abroad
AFTER an incident that had a Thai tourist “trying” an item before making the purchase when shopping abroad, the foreign ministry has released a warning against the habit.The Bangkok Pos…