THE Dandong China International Travel Service has introduced a special program for Chinese tourists to visit North Korea for half-day tours without passports or visas.However, the new rule only ap…
Small town in Malaysia among Lonely Planet’s best destinations in Asia
IN its first ever list of best cities in Asia, Lonely Planet has named Ipoh in Malaysia as one of Asia’s best destinations to visit in the next 12 months.“At the heart of Ipoh’s r…
Escape Bali-sized crowds at Indonesia’s less-traveled beaches and islands
INDONESIA is renowned for its white sands, clear turquoise waters and beautiful marine life. But many of its beach and island locations are hardly undiscovered and it can sometimes feel like you&rs…
South Korea is Worried New Missile Defense System Will Deter Chinese Tourists
A potential backlash from China against the deployment of a missile defense system on the Korean peninsula is raising worries among South Korea’s tourism and leisure industries that increasin…
576,712 Hotel Rooms in 2,508 Projects Under Contract in Asia Pacific Region
According to STR’s June 2016 Pipeline Report there are 576,712 hotel rooms in 2,508 projects Under Contract in the Asia Pacific region.The total represents a 4.0% increase in rooms Under Cont…
Xinjiang is a riveting blend of winding landscapes and century-old craftsmen
THERE are few places you can go to in China that don’t retain at least some sense of the country’s ancient culture and colorful history. Though modernization has come to parts of Xinjia…
New app helps tourists exchange currency without getting ripped off
GETTING ripped off by airport moneychangers or banks are now a thing of the past for travelers thanks to Singapore-based exchange rate aggregator app, Get4x, which is now live in eight countries ar…
Suspended ‘halal’ airline Rayani Air no longer able to refund passengers
MALAYSIA’S first “halal” airline Rayani Air will not be refunding passengers who had paid for tickets before the airline’s suspension in mid-June.In a statement on Facebook,…
Shanghai Disney’s Popularity Could Lead to More Business for Tokyo Parks
The operator of Tokyo Disneyland expects overseas visitors to more than double by 2020 to around 4 million as Walt Disney Co.’s first resort outside the U.S. rides on publicity generated by S…
AirAsia Orders 100 Airbus A321neo Aircraft
AirAsia has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 100 A321neo aircraft.The contract was announced at the Farnborough Airshow on Tuesday afternoon by AirAsia Group Chief Executive Offi…