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August and Kindling driving Jakarta’s dining renaissance

Young independent chefs are turning the Indonesian capital into a vibrant culinary hotspot

Aerial view of Thamrin Nine and Pan Pacific Jakarta.
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Room with a view at Pan Pacific Jakarta

Located high up in Thamrin Nine, the luxury hotel brings new perspective to the Indonesian capital

China’s domestic business-travel market remains strong, and travel between China and the US also stays robust, says Suzanne Neufang, GBTA CEO.

Asia-Pacific to lead global business-travel spending in 2026

Corporate trip spending from the region is forecast to be US$701 billion, slightly more than 40% of global expenditure

Tourists take selfies in front of the glass Pyramid of the Louvre museum on a sunny spring day in Paris.

Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B

Tourists shift to shorter, flexible trips amid war, rising costs

Asia has been hit particularly hard by the jet fuel crunch since it normally receives the majority of the crude oil  through Hormuz.

How the jet fuel supply crunch triggered by Iran war threatens summer travel plans in Asia, Europe

Airlines have been leaning on customers to absorb the extra billions of dollars in jet fuel costs

SIA’s overall weekly flights have increased marginally to 2,356 as at the end of April, from 2,340 in February, notes the airline.

SIA boosts Europe flight frequencies, returns to Madrid amid strong travel demand

Its weekly flights to Europe have increased by almost 12% over the last two months

Over three-quarters of Singapore travellers say visiting somewhere that none of their friends, family or social media connections have been to before is appealing.

3 in 5 Singapore travellers rethinking travel plans over flight prices: Skyscanner report

Most remain certain about their ability to travel abroad in the next three months

Kohtei's ship-like structure is clad in wooden shingles adapted from the traditional kokerabuki technique.
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On the design trail in Hiroshima

The historic Japanese city weaves architectural wonders into its multifaceted landscapes

Silversea cruise ships offer a refined sense of luxury.
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Silversea Cruises in Asia: A slower, deeper way to travel 

Come 2027, it will be the only global luxury line to offer a full summer season in Japan