THE state of Kerala, located on the Malabar coast of South India, comprises hundreds of miles of pristine coastline, wetlands cut with rivers and creeks, lush tropical forests enriched by monsoon r…
This ‘best in the world’ Philippines island attracts Hollywood A-list
FOR the second time, Philippines’ Palawan Island is named the best in the world by Travel + Leisure readers, and is quoted by a voter as “every beach lover’s dream destination&rdq…
Japanese publisher rides on appeal of anime and manga to lure in Hong Kong tourists
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Is the sustainable hotel industry more relevant than ever?
IT’S inevitable that the tourism industry contributes to carbon emissions and the slow-burning effects of climate change, whether it’s through airline travel, on-ground transportation, …
THAI’s first A350 XWB completes maiden flight
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In pictures: Luxury hot springs resort in Tokyo inspired by nature and tradition
HOSHINO RESORTS INC. recently launched a new luxury ryokan – a traditional Japanese-style inn – in Tokyo’s Otemachi business district.Despite its location in the heart of Tokyo&rs…
Never miss a flight again with world’s first motorized luggage
THE days of lugging heavy bags across airports are over with Modobag, the world’s first rideable suitcase that allows you to sit on and ride your bag through the airport.Travelers can sit on …
5 places you must visit when in Laos for the first time
LAOS is something of a mystery to most travelers before they arrive; a sleepy country nestled amongst more well-known neighbors like Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.Here are five places not to be mi…
In pictures: Japan’s bizarre cat islands are overrun by cuddly felines
JAPAN is no stranger to novelty tourist attractions and sites. But perhaps the most adorable of them are its cat islands, invaded by hundreds of furry felines that laze and wander about in utter bl…
More business travelers using Uber and Grab to move around
A RECENT study found that ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft have surpassed taxis as the preferred mode of transportation among business travelers.The study – conducted by online travel…