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Stories about leisure travel in Hong Kong, China, Asia, and around the world.
Hong Kong must come up with more targeted and effective promotions to avoid missing out on tourists from mainland China in May Day break bonanza.
Hong Kong shops and restaurants, already suffering, lost out as hundreds of thousands of citizens ventured to mainland China to take advantage of the long Easter weekend.
Despite the end of visa requirements for some countries, some foreign tourists said that even when they came prepared – installing payment and messaging tools popular on the mainland or using VPNs – they still could not pay or go online.
As the city courts tourists and investment from the Middle East, the tourism board is considering a new certification system to open doors to more restaurants.
Busy agenda packs Art Basel, a cultural summit, global investors’ symposium and pop-culture festival into one week, soon to be followed by the Rugby Sevens.
- Swamped by tourists, historic Italian city aims to ease the pressure by making day trippers buy entry tickets – initially on busy days such as public holidays
- The trial of the world-first scheme is intended to persuade tourists to visit during quieter periods, to thin out the crowds at sights such as the Rialto Bridge
A teenage girl from a wealthy family in China, who was visiting one of the country’s most revered locations, was disrespectful and offensive to tourism staff and ignored their pleas to behave.
The Budweiser Budvar brewery, in the Czech Republic, is in a long-running trademark battle with the maker of the US beer of the same name. That’s barely mentioned, though, on a tour of the brewery.
Chief Executive John Lee says the government has been making ‘comprehensive preparations’ for the coming ‘golden week’ holiday.
According to one culture official, the New Cathedral of Coimbra, in Portugal, served as the model for Macau’s Church of St Paul – of which only the facade remains, following a fire in 1835.
With 588 rooms, the hotel has suites that wow and an aesthetic that leans into the urban grit of its surroundings – without losing the luxurious touch
Voters backed President Mohamed Muizzu‘s tilt towards China and away from traditional benefactor India, with his party winning 66 of the first 86 seats declared on Monday.
The opening of the Palazzo Versace Macau was a night to remember – John Legend sang, while the likes of Donatella Versace, K-pop’s Taecyeon and Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat mingled at the Grand Lisboa Palace’s latest luxury opening
Boutique hotels and luxury chains aim to reimagine the Himalayan nation’s image as a cheap holiday spot for backpackers by offering comfortable, stylish accommodation in locations well off the beaten track.
From the summer Olympics in Paris and the Euro 2024 football tournament, to natural wonders such as China’s largest waterfall and Norway’s midnight sun, eight things to do and see in summer 2024.
Readers discuss how Hong Kong can capitalise on its ocean attractions, what the city should focus on to attract tourists, and why trolleys should be readily available at Airport Express stations.
Spain’s Canary Islands, off northwest Africa, are drafting a strict law to curb short-term holiday lets via platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com as residents protest against overtourism.
China’s coming May Day holiday already has the makings of a major tourism rush, with early bookings exceeding pre-pandemic levels and the travel boom likely to fuel a much-desired round of consumption.
Tourism Board invited industry professionals, celebrities and internet influencers to produce over 330 short videos documenting their travel experience in Hong Kong
Tourism to Japan has been booming since pandemic-era border restrictions were lifted, and the government has been working hard to boost visitor numbers.
City is a food paradise, but not for Muslim visitors keen to try Cantonese cuisine and local delights.
Denmark’s old stock exchange, a protected 400-year-old building located next to the country’s parliament, caught fire on Tuesday, leading police to shut down parts of the inner city.
From a Notre-Dame alternative to The Grand Mosque, these lesser-known Paris attractions will appeal to visitors looking to avoid the 2024 Olympics crowds and have a quieter experience.
Ahead of China’s quarterly GDP release, survey figures reflect how difficult times have been for half a billion Chinese people, and where their priorities now lie.
More divestments to come, analyst says, as conglomerate aims to cut debts by US$1.38 billion annually in the next two to three years.
Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, which was destroyed by fire in 2019, is nearly restored, and should reopen to the public in December. The roofing, floor, spire and furniture should be completed by the summer.
Local guides say a lack of respect for indigenous culture in India is a concern as tourist footfall increases amid plans to build facilities in tribal territory.
An elderly man in China, who has worked as a tour guide for 30 years, has been praised by overseas visitors for his language skills and enthusiasm for his job.
Philippine chain Hotel101 Global targets 1 million rooms and a presence in more than 100 countries after signing an agreement to merge with a Hong Kong company, which aims to list on Nasdaq in New York.
Goa has launched its “regenerative tourism” campaign to attract eco-tourists to its less-explored hinterlands.
Readers discuss progress in addressing the needs of the city’s Muslim population, and air pollution from construction work.
The Buddhist kingdom plans to take a punt on legalised gambling as it rues the billions of dollars in untapped gaming revenue that’s been left on the table. But will it hit the jackpot?
