TOURISM marketers are expected to throng the inaugural ‘Rock Star’ convention on August 17 in Sydney’s Royal Automobile Club of Australia led by CEO and founders of MyTravelResear…
China tourist mistaken for asylum seeker in Germany
A 31-YEAR-OLD Chinese tourist recently got himself entangled in a bureaucratic snafu in Germany when he mistakenly filled out an asylum application, leaving him stuck at a migrant hostel for nearly…
5 unlikely ways to kill time at Singapore’s Changi Airport
WAITING about for a flight can be a chore when surrounded by noise and chaos in an airport setting. The groans are loudest when your flight is delayed, or when you’re waiting for hours to boa…
Japan warns tourists about safety when playing Pokémon GO
UNLIKE hotels and restaurants in Hong Kong and Sydney that have leveraged on the Pokémon GO craze, Japan is less concerned about cashing in on the frenzy surrounding the augmented reality ga…
On the quest for exotic wildlife and laksa stalls in the east Malaysian city of Kuching
LITERALLY translating to ‘cat’ in Malay, Kuching – the capital of Malaysia’s biggest state of Sarawak – is the embodiment of charm. The city – rich in colonial h…
Etihad Airways’ new Dreamliner service to Shanghai targets business travelers
FOR the first time, Etihad Airways has introduced its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to China, with the new Abu Dhabi-Shanghai route having marked its first flight on August 2. The business class cabi…
Angkor Wat admission fees will double in 2017
FOR most visitors, the Angkor temple complex is a must-see when travelling in the region. However, starting next year, they’ll have to cough up a bit more cash in order to enter the sacred si…
Afghanistan’s Advice to Adventurous Tourists: ‘Check in With Us First’
When police stopped a van that was traveling across central Afghanistan to the western city of Herat, they were in for a big surprise: it was full of Western tourists.The visitors’ presence i…
Mauna Kea Resort: A slice of paradise in Hawaii
HAWAII Island’s Mauna Kea Resort is home to two of Hawaii’s most gorgeous natural white sand beaches and world-class hotels.This includes signing privileges for dining and guest rates a…
The Newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites You Can Easily Visit
Last week, UNESCO designated 21 new World Heritage Sites. They join a group of 1,052 protected places around the world that are awarded status for their “outstanding universal value” fr…