Tourism
Lessons from the High Arctic
An expedition cruise from Greenland to Canada shows that real luxury goes beyond butler service – it’s the opportunity to truly connect with local communities and culture
Thailand lifts ban on afternoon alcohol sales
The predominantly Buddhist country still maintains strict alcohol laws, limiting sales to specific hours and banning them on religious holidays
Hong Kong October retail sales up 6.9% due to improved domestic sentiment and visitor growth
This is the sixth straight month of gains in retail sales
South Korea courts Chinese tourists amid Beijing-Tokyo spat, but security challenges loom
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have been steadily ramping up flight frequencies to China since early November
Japan calls China’s travel warning unacceptable
CHINA’S recent warning to travellers to avoid Japan and for students already there to exercise caution is unacceptable, a Japanese government spokesperson said after Beijing ratcheted up its response ...
Most non-EU visitors will pay 45% more to visit Louvre
PARIS’ Louvre museum said Thursday it would raise ticket prices for most non-EU visitors, meaning US, British and Chinese tourists among others will have to pay US$37 to get in.
China gives kids rare break to nudge parents into spending more
Officials carve out days off for schools, hoping that families will use the chance to splurge on travel
Banyan Group hopes its new Mandai resort showcases Singapore’s biodiversity, strength in conservation
The group is holding a festival to celebrate its 100th property and its ‘homecoming’
US to slap big surcharge on foreign visitors to national parks
FOREIGN tourists visiting US national parks including the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone will now pay a hefty surcharge, the Trump administration announced on Tuesday.
EU Holidays tries new things to stay fresh and exciting, 15 years in
The E50 Award will lend credibility to the travel operator as it expands overseas, says its managing director
