HAVE you ever complained about a delayed flight or poor cabin crew service on your personal social media accounts? Well, you can now direct your grouses and rants directly to TripAdvisor.The new re…
Turkey’s Tourism Drop Is Dragging the Economy Down With It
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Korean Air launches website in three new languages
NEW YORK, NY & SEOUL, South Korea – TransPerfect, the world’s largest privately held provider of language and technology solutions for global business, today announced the launch of…
Da Nang on track to becoming Asia’s next MICE hub
VIETNAM’S coastal city of Da Nang aims to be a new MICE hub for business in Asia owing to its unique beach-city setting, safe and accessible transport, and innovative travel programs and ince…
These extravagant hotel rooms will cost you an arm and a leg but are they worth it?
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Thais spend most time on their smartphones while traveling, survey says
A RECENT study by Hotels.com revealed that Thais are the world’s biggest smartphone addicts when traveling, spending an average of four hours a day looking at their phone screens when on holi…
Taiwan fears decrease in inbound Chinese tourists amid rumors of travel ban
SPECULATION is mounting after China suspiciously removed Taiwan from two of its travel destination lists.Taiwan has expressed fears about a complete summer travel ban that could significantly impac…
Eat the best of local street fare at the exciting Singapore Food Festival 2016
THE Singapore Food Festival (SFF) 2016 – happening till July 31 – is exactly the kind of event that’s ideal for tourists looking to sample Singapore and Malaysia’s rich and …
Aussie hotels cash in on Pokémon GO craze with free lures
AUSTRALIA’S Mantra Group is jumping aboard the Pokémon GO craze by offering free lures to increase players’ chances of catching virtual pocket monsters, as well as encouraging ga…
Best 5-star urban oasis hotels in Bangkok
THE bustling city of Bangkok is one of the most beloved cities in the world, and one of the most visited cities in all of Asia. As a hub for sight-seeing, shopping and business, Bangkok charms trav…