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…
U.S. Consulate in Istanbul Warns Tourists of ‘Credible Threats’
Tourists outside the Ayasofia in Istanbul’s tourist district. The U.S. State Department warned visitors to be on high alert this weekend. Skift The United States is warning its citizens about…
Must-visit New Year water festivals in Asia
WATER is often used in Asia to herald the start of the new year. While the rituals begin the run of festivities, the end result is pretty much the same wherever you are – splashing water, soa…
New data reveals the cheapest time to book hotels
NEW data by TripAdvisor has revealed the best times to book hotels in popular destinations around the world.In Asia, booking a hotel within three months of travel date is a safe bet to score a good…
Malaysian partnership to strengthen MICE industry
THE Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) have joined forces to ink a one-year strategic partnership agreement.The airline will be MyCEB’s preferred ch…
A guide to luxury shopping in Jakarta
IT’S not a trip to Jakarta without a trip to a mall. The city is home to a whopping 173 malls scattered in the heart of Jakarta and its greater areas. Not only is it a great way to kill time …
Malaysia Airlines records positive growth for first time in years
MALAYSIA AIRLINES has recorded a profit for the first time in years, says CEO Christopher Mueller.The carrier marked a positive monthly result for February and looks to be on track to experience st…
Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands to host EnterpriseIT2016 conference
THE annual EnterpriseIT conference is being held in Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands from May 31 to June 3.Visitors will be able to source new products and technologies such as big data analysis,…
10 Asian beers to beat the tropical heat
IN the hot season, there’s nothing better than kicking back with a cold one. While Europeans still consume more beer on average, the surge in popularity and production of beers in Asia is not…
All Nippon Airways debut Star Wars-themed jets
JAPAN’S All Nippon Airways (ANA) has recently started flying its latest Boeing 777 Star Wars-themed airplane based on the BB-8 robot character .The BB-8 jet took off on its maiden internation…