A HIGH-POWERED joint committee of India and Japan has plans to operationalise a bullet train that will travel underwater.The 508-kilometer train will travel between Mumbai and Ahmadabad, and will h…
Tiger temple in Thailand faces backlash after acquiring zoo permit
AN animal rights NGO has threatened to take authorities to court for granting a zoo license to Thailand’s notorious tiger temple in the Kanchanaburi province. The temple, formerly known as Wa…
China is world’s biggest business travel market
CHINA has surpassed the US to become the world’s leading spenders in business travel.According to a report by Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), China edged the US at the end of 2015 …
Destination: Eco-tourism in Hokkaido
A WHILE ago I profiled Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost outpost with its beautiful beaches, tropical rainforests and fantastic diving locations. Though Japan’s southern outpost is home to …
5 must-try dishes in Thailand
THE reputation of Thai food is known the world over for being savory, spicy and all-around delicious. Although Pad Thai is probably the best-known Thai meal – and you can get some very tasty …
The Nam Hai Hoi An – Luxury in Vietnam
Surrounded by Vietnam’s deep cultural heritage, The Nam Hai Hoi An is a luxurious beachfront hotel that serves as the perfect getaway for the sophisticated traveller.The Nam Hai has 100 stand…
The Sweet Escape: 4 Luxury Hideaway Resorts in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, thanks to its warm climate, diverse culture and ancient architecture, not to forget its breathtaking beaches and local …
Thai airports hit record high volume of passenger traffic
Passenger volume through six major Thai airports soared 13.7 percent in the first quarter of 2016 to hit a record high of 32.3 million people.According to The Bangkok Post, four of the six airports…
Seoul food: 10 things to eat in South Korea
SOUTH KOREA plays host to an exciting, ever-growing cuisine; so familiar to us, yet so oddly distinct. Meanwhile, fermented cabbage or kimchi is something of an obsession in Korea and is eaten alon…
Online seminar to guide hotels on social media marketing
A ONE-HOUR online seminar titled “Making Social Media Relevant” on April 27 will aim to highlight ways for hotels to engage customers using social media.The seminar will feature guest s…