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Tencent
Tencent chases Chinese tourists in Singapore with Sentosa deal
As Chinese travellers return to Southeast Asia, Weixin Pay has struck a partnership with Singapore’s top resort island.
14 Mar 2025 - 7:00AM
Travel Destinations
Where to eat in New York’s Times Square amid its dining revolution
11 Mar 2025 - 7:15PM
Germany
Strike at German airports, including main hubs, brings most flights to a halt
10 Mar 2025 - 4:44PM
Bangkok
Inside The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok: a bubble of perfect luxury
Situated on Bangkok’s famous Wireless Road, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok features 260 rooms and suites as well as a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef David Toutain.
11 Mar 2025 - 4:40PM
Cathay Pacific
Cathay sorry after failure forces Milan-bound flight to divert to Lanzhou
‘We sincerely apologise to our affected customers for the inconvenience caused and appreciate their understanding,’ Cathay Pacific says.
6 Mar 2025 - 6:30PM
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Thailand
Thais riled by illegal short-term condo rentals amid tourist influx
Short-term stays competing with the hotel sector have resulted in noise, mess and constant stream of visitors in formerly quiet residential areas.
5 Mar 2025 - 8:29PM
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How I will get over anxiety about flying after recent fatal crashes
When you are worrying about a mid-air plane crash how do you keep calm and fly on? Five tips for how to stop feeling anxious when travelling.
4 Mar 2025 - 5:11AM
Luxury travel
The insider’s mini-guide to Mumbai: hotels, shopping, museums and more
Looking for an authentic experience in Mumbai? Our guide recommends some of the hottest spots in the home of Bollywood, far from the maddening crowds of the busiest tourist traps.
26 Feb 2025 - 2:25PM
Aviation
Driving remains riskier than flying in 2025 - those accidents aside
‘A person would have to travel by air every day for 103,239 years to experience a fatal accident,’ the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in its most recent Air Safety Report.
28 Feb 2025 - 2:23PM
Vietnam
Your complete travel guide to Saigon: restaurants, bars, boutiques and more
Ho Chi Minh City, commonly known as Saigon, is in the midst of an urban renewal, with enough exciting restaurants, bars, shops and attractions to satisfy even the most discerning traveller.
25 Feb 2025 - 5:38PM
Britain
UK couple charged with spying in Iran, admit they ignored travel warnings
Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who were on a round-the-world trip, said they were aware of the risks but believed ‘most people are good’.
19 Feb 2025 - 2:59AM
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What you need to know if you’re going to Italy on holiday in 2025
Jubilee Year, held every 25 years, brings millions of extra tourists to Rome and the Vatican, and visitors need to be prepared.
18 Feb 2025 - 4:15PM
New Zealand
New Zealand’s new tourism slogan invites toilet comparisons
The timing of the campaign has many complaining that the slogan is tone deaf – and references bathroom activities.
18 Feb 2025 - 1:48PM
Malaysia
Bleached and broken: how mass tourism is killing Malaysia’s coral paradise
Beneath Redang’s turquoise waters lies a growing crisis of coral bleaching, trash and human negligence.
17 Feb 2025 - 8:00AM
Asia travel
Nusa Lembongan, the Bali alternative where Bob Marley vibes meet manta rays
The small island, with its stunning beaches and world-class surfing, is gaining in popularity but retains its laid-back charm.
13 Feb 2025 - 7:24PM
Tourism
Why more Americans are holidaying on farms, saving farmers in the process
Picking fruit, going on hayrides and other farm-stay experiences are attracting city folk as farmers turn to Airbnb amid volatile markets.
12 Feb 2025 - 4:15AM
Asia travel
Best things to do and see in Qingdao, handsome Chinese port city
A vibrant coastal city and popular tourist destination, Qingdao’s natural beauty and interesting architecture make it a photography hotspot.
11 Feb 2025 - 12:54PM
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Tourism
Bermuda beyond the cruise hot spots and beaches
Bermuda may be a quick stop for Caribbean cruises, but those who stay for longer discover a laid-back archipelago focused on wreck-diving and cricket.
11 Feb 2025 - 6:15AM
Asia travel
Insiders’ guide to taming the Lion City, Singapore
City-state locals reveal where they take visiting friends – within the Civic District and behind the colourful shophouses of Tanjong Pagar.
10 Feb 2025 - 6:35PM
Tourism
Want the best Nile River cruise? 14 tips for a fantastic trip
Should you start in Cairo, Luxor or Aswan? Which temples to visit? What are typical prices? Here’s how to have the best Egypt river trip.
7 Feb 2025 - 11:15AM
United States
Will LA wildfires leave lasting dent on tourism? Some are ‘very nervous’
Los Angeles hosted the Grammys on February 2 but the fires that displaced thousands have tainted the city’s Hollywood image. Tourism is down.
5 Feb 2025 - 8:30PM
Hong Kong celebrities and icons
How to do Niseko, according to Hong Kong actress-turned-snowboarder Hilary Tsui
Stay at Setsu Niseko or Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, eat at Birch Tree Cafe or Udon Gokoro, and get your gear at Rhythm or The North Face, Gravity Niseko.
4 Feb 2025 - 3:00PM
Tourism
6 destinations best observed from a hot-air balloon
The basket of a hot-air balloon gives a fantastic perspective on the likes of Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, Yangshuo’s limestone pinnacles and the Serengeti’s wildlife.
31 Jan 2025 - 9:15PM
Tourism
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The best beach holidays from Maldives luxury to Thailand eco-friendly havens
Sun, sea and sand are usually the main 3 requirements for a getaway and here we highlight some of the top beach destinations on the planet.
29 Jan 2025 - 6:15PM
Travel Safety
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Don’t risk your life for the sake of a selfie
Despite dangers, far too many people have been injured or even killed in pursuit of the perfect photo to post on social media.
28 Jan 2025 - 8:00AM
New Zealand
Tourists can now ‘work from home’ from New Zealand under new visa rules
From Monday, New Zealand’s visitor visa allows people to work remotely while travelling in the country.
27 Jan 2025 - 2:31PM
Asia travel
Insiders’ guide to Malaysia’s rustic island paradise, Langkawi
The largely undeveloped tropical getaway is a rare find – here’s how to get the best out of a trip and soak up its relaxed vibe.
27 Jan 2025 - 10:27PM
Luxury travel
‘Escapism and magic’: why more tourists are booking luxury train journeys
People’s love of slow travel, new experiences and vintage is behind the increasing popularity of ultra-luxury train travel.
23 Jan 2025 - 5:10AM
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