A total of 22, 121 Indian tourists arrived at Philippines during January-March 2016, recording an increase of 23.7% over the same period last year. The Department of Tourism (DOT) Philippines has r…
A weekend in the cool, green vistas of Bandung
BANDUNG is Indonesia’s third largest city after Jakarta and Surabaya, a charming city encircled by the lush Parahyangan mountains.Here are a few things you can pack into a weekend in Bandung.…
In pictures: These epic ‘freakshakes’ have taken over Asia
FREAKSHAKES are causing a stir on social media, with more and more cafés in Asia jumping on the high-calorie trend.For the uninitiated, freakshakes are over-the-top desserts that combine mil…
Would you pay US$15,000 to sleep on the same bed that Song Joong-Ki did?
AS part of his Asian fan tour, Korean soap opera star Song Joong-Ki put up a night at Intercontinental Hong Kong’s lavish Presidential Suite, which costs upwards of US$15,000 a night.The suit…
Conrad Hotel Opens in Manila, Philippines
Hilton has expanded the Conrad brand to Manila, Philippines.The 347-room Conrad Manila is located at the forefront of the Mall of Asia complex, in the heart of the 42 hectare Bay City development, …
Digital seminar to focus on instant messaging for travel and hospitality
PHOCUSWRIGHT, the travel industry’s research authority, is organizing a webinar to discuss the growth of mobile and instant messaging in the travel and hospitality industry.Topics will includ…
First look: Shanghai Disneyland opens its gates after grand opening gala
AFTER months of anticipation, Disney marked its very first theme park in mainland China with a colorful concert and festivities that were broadcast on live television. Shanghai Disneyland features …
Stunning timelapse of Singapore took 3 years and 10 terabytes to shoot
SINGAPORE’S rapid development, modern architecture and world-class infrastructure has never failed to impress, but the timelapse titled ‘The Lion City II – Majulah’ by Austr…
Etiquette to take note of when visiting a monastery
ASIA is awash with Buddhist monasteries, temples, nunneries and other sacred places, and chances are you will find yourself at one or more of them during your travels. Remove shoes and hatsYou will…
Chinese Tourists Are Staying Away From Taiwan Because Both Countries Are Playing Politics
Chinese tourist travel to Taiwan tumbled in May on a sharp decline in group tours just as a new government on the island struggles to stave off economic doldrums. Airlines were forced to cancel rou…