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Stories about leisure travel in Hong Kong, China, Asia, and around the world.
As Beijing opens up Hong Kong to solo visitors from more cities in mainland China, they should be greeted and given a time to remember by all.
Hong Kong must walk the talk, and get Beijing’s backing to showcase how ‘two systems’ is not only alive but working well.
Hong Kong can congratulate itself on the high number of mainland visitors despite the awful weather, but there’s still room for fresh ideas and better targeted policies.
- Fuji City residents complain that tourists are flocking to the Fuji Dream Bridge to catch a view of the famous mountain and leaving a mess behind
- Fujikawaguchiko residents have previously moaned about tourists gathering in front of a convenience store to snap photos of Mount Fuji
The event, featuring pieces by Yasmina Qanzal, pushes the envelope in a country where women were required to wear body-covering robes less than a decade ago.
Underground tourist attractions include the Paris Catacombs, which store the remains of 6 million people, the site of the amazing rescue of that Thai youth football team, and the world’s largest cave.
The moves should reduce immigration clearance time at Changi Airport, and may give Singapore an edge over Hong Kong, another regional air hub, where immigration isn’t as automated.
Economy grows 2.7 per cent in first quarter compared with same period last year, with government pointing to tourism as driver for further expansion.
Affordable Art Fair designed to attract buyers on budget says it has seen increase in number of younger buyers on first day of show.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar set to increase services to Hong Kong and mainland China as tourism rebounds after pandemic.
Dozens of Thai cannabis advocates urged the government to abandon its plans to re-list marijuana as a narcotic, a week after it announced its dramatic policy U-turn just two years after de-criminalising it.
Clear repositioning will be more helpful in boosting tourism instead of holding monthly fireworks shows, university assistant professor says.
Hotel Groove is in entertainment complex Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, where a 900-seat traditional kabuki theatre will open soon – but did you know the buzzy nightlife district is named after the drama form?
Readers discuss the best ways to support young people, how Hong Kong should use its tourism dollars, and the importance of gender diversity and expression in sports.
The visa-policy easing is expected to boost tourism that has yet to fully rebound since the pandemic, and the move could also give local economies a jolt.
A total of 110,000 migration places will be cut under new measures announced in Australia’s budget.
Janet Kung scores 842 points, beating out two female contestants, while Yip Kin-man takes home top honours in male category, pocketing buns worth 776 points.
Qatar, which hosted the 2022 Fifa World Cup, wants to have 6 million international visitors annually by 2030 – and it plans on attracting them by hosting sports, arts, fashion and other events.
A Cheung Chau bun-steaming workshop is among a string of activities designed to showcase Hong Kong culture and give tourism another string to its bow.
New visitors from eight mainland Chinese cities added to Individual Visit Scheme are high spenders and will be given HK$200 vouchers by Tourism Board, Chief Executive John Lee says.
Russ Cook’s epic run across the length of Africa inspired Post Magazine to try devising the world’s longest walk. Here’s the result, including what to see on the way and countries to avoid.
Australia’s flag carrier said demand for China travel had not recovered as strongly as expected. Aircraft on the route will be redirected to other destinations across Asia, it said.
Apart from Amsterdam’s canals, red-light district and museums, visitors to the Dutch capital can also check out its colourful flower bikes, historical gable stones and mini-libraries.
Posts are appearing on social media platform Xiaohongshu with information on the event, even though ticketing details have yet to be announced officially.
Solo travellers from eight more mainland Chinese cities will be allowed to visit Hong Kong from May 27.
Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, is expected to arrive on Monday
Natural disasters and war have destroyed many of the buildings erected in the Philippines under Spanish colonial rule. But in historical areas of the archipelago, impressive examples still stand.
Travel spending during the Labour Day holiday rose 12.7 per cent year on year, but hotel chains’ revenue per available room and occupancy rates both fell.
Starting from May 27, residents from eight more mainland cities will be able to apply for the Individual Visit Scheme to travel to Hong Kong.
Source says Victoria Park, on Avenue of Stars and other outdoor sites will welcome figures of popular character.
