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Stories about leisure travel in Hong Kong, China, Asia, and around the world.
As more shows, conferences and exhibitions are added to the city’s calendar, organisers must ensure people do not go away disappointed.
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.
- The Toranomon Hills Hotel has a Michelin-starred chef, Sergio Herman, and is connected to Station Tower that also houses Tokyo Node, an innovation hub
- Fuji Speedway, meanwhile, has rooms overlooking the FIA Grade 1 racecourse while others offer contrasting views of Mount Fuji – oh, and there’s an onsen and spa, too
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office releases another strongly-worded statement following William Lai Ching-te’s inauguration on Monday.
Analysts point to Singapore’s tie-up with Taylor Swift as good example of aggressive tactics, with international sports competitions also top of the wish list for some.
Michelle Wu is head of design for luxury hotel group Maybourne. She talks to the Post about how she comes up with the ‘overall design narrative for a hotel’ and why the ‘little details’ matter.
New York’s Fire Island has long served as a haven for members of the LGBTQ community after safety, inspiration and a good time, and visiting the sandy stretch of land today reveals little has changed.
Deputy financial secretary says events expected to attract 1.7 million travellers, generate spending of HK$7.2 billion and add HK$4.3 billion to the local economy.
After a day sightseeing t Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace or the hipster-heavy Insa-dong and Ikseon-dong neighbourhoods, retreating to Hotel Naru’s calming interiors is a smart move
Thousands of tonnes of waste have been left on the world’s highest mountain over the years. Some working on the clean-up say the only way to stop more piling up is putting curbs on expeditions.
Macau leader Ho Iat-seng says Xia Baolong did not talk about matters concerning coming chief executive election during seven-day visit.
About 76 per cent of people who took part in the survey said they agreed with Srettha Thavisin’s policy U-turn to re-criminalise the plant.
Rewilding in the Scottish Highlands has seen the return of long-absent species, and efforts to save wild animals such as wildcats. It’s not just their numbers that are growing; ecotourism is blooming, too.
Weavers in Varanasi say the rise in anti-Muslim rhetoric has so far caused no bad blood since the sari business thrives on interdependency.
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.
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.
