WITH only 48 hours to explore Hong Kong Island, the New Territories, Kowloon Peninsular and everything else that makes up the special administrative zone, we tell you how to make the most of your t…
China May Publicly Shame Tourists Caught Scrawling Graffiti on Mount Everest
Mount Everest is seen from peak Gokyo Ri in Nepal. Hans Edinger / Associated Press Next time you leave silly messages on the world’s highest mountain, beware: China is watching you.Mountainee…
Thousands of Chinese flock to Shanghai Disneyland during trial run
SHANGHAI’S Disney Resort theme park has attracted thousands of locals during a six-week trial run open to a limited number of people. On Sunday alone, it was estimated that 30,000 guests visi…
New Hello Kitty café in Singapore attracts long queues
HUNDREDS of ardent fans thronged the new Hello Kitty café at Singapore’s Changi Airport hours before its opening at 11.30am on May 12. The café – the world’s first 2…
Hotels gain from direct booking in war against online travel agencies
BIG hotel chains are paving the way for a trend of direct bookings, with Choice Hotels International the latest group to jump on the bandwagon.Aggressive marketing campaigns have been carried out b…
Destination: Boracay Island, Philippines
LOCATED 300 kilometers south of Manila in the Philippines, Boracay Island has some of the best tropical beaches in the world. It has 30 beaches and coves, and over 300 resorts for all budgets from …
When is the cheapest time to book a flight?
AIRLINES and price comparison sites profusely tell us how to score the cheapest flight tickets.Or you might decide against going on holiday solely based on the price of a flight ticket. Frequent tr…
Emirates to debut new business class seats inspired by sports car
EMIRATES will launch their new business class seats on the new Boeing 777-300ER fleet starting November this year.The new seat design is inspired by the interior of a modern sports car with diamond…
Melbourne poised for strong year in travel incentive business
MELBOURNE CONVENTION BUREAU (MCB) will head towards the end of the 2015/2016 financial year as one of the strongest incentive years on record.CEO Karen Bolinger said that incentive travel programs …
Under fire: Exploring the volcanoes of Indonesia
INDONESIA lies on the Pacific rim of fire which can unfortunately mean earthquakes, tsunamis and eruptions. But it also means the landscape is rich in plant life and the stunning vistas offer plent…