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China’s ambassador to the Muslim-majority nation acknowledges that complaints regarding the conduct of citizens are a cause of embarrassment.
China’s ambassador to the Muslim-majority nation acknowledges that complaints regarding the conduct of citizens are a cause of embarrassment.
As travellers from the region choose to stay away from the territory, other destinations benefit from big spenders. But it is not good news for everyone – proximity to political turmoil seems to turn arrivals off Macau and Shenzhen.
As travellers from the region choose to stay away from the territory, other destinations benefit from big spenders. But it is not good news for everyone – proximity to political turmoil seems to turn arrivals off Macau and Shenzhen.
The cracking of Wong Sik-pun’s kidnapping case in 1961 led police to the body of the Hong Kong banker’s son, who had disappeared more than two years earlier
The cracking of Wong Sik-pun’s kidnapping case in 1961 led police to the body of the Hong Kong banker’s son, who had disappeared more than two years earlier
Singapore, Taipei and Sri Lanka frequently top vegan-friendly lists while Japan, one of the least-friendly countries for vegetarians and vegans, is also hoping to benefit from the growing trend by offering more plant-based options
Singapore, Taipei and Sri Lanka frequently top vegan-friendly lists while Japan, one of the least-friendly countries for vegetarians and vegans, is also hoping to benefit from the growing trend by offering more plant-based options
The Nobel Peace Prize winner visited Hong Kong in 1983, bringing a message of love, joy and family planning.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner visited Hong Kong in 1983, bringing a message of love, joy and family planning.
Singapore currently tops the list for travellers from the subcontinent but its northern neighbour is doing all it can to knock it from the top spot.
Singapore currently tops the list for travellers from the subcontinent but its northern neighbour is doing all it can to knock it from the top spot.
The youngest of the Jackson clan gave power-packed performances for three nights at the Hong Kong Coliseum in 1990 as part of her Rhythm Nation tour.
The youngest of the Jackson clan gave power-packed performances for three nights at the Hong Kong Coliseum in 1990 as part of her Rhythm Nation tour.
A surge in visitors from China is likely to have financial benefits and has led to improvements at hotels, but North Korean guides are overwhelmed by large groups and unable to stop travellers from wandering off unaccompanied.
A surge in visitors from China is likely to have financial benefits and has led to improvements at hotels, but North Korean guides are overwhelmed by large groups and unable to stop travellers from wandering off unaccompanied.
Costing HK$200 million more than estimated, the tunnel was opened in 1990, linking Kwun Tong with the new town of Tseung Kwan O.
Costing HK$200 million more than estimated, the tunnel was opened in 1990, linking Kwun Tong with the new town of Tseung Kwan O.
After receiving more than 15 million visitors in 2016, the island’s tourism industry has seen a downturn. A consortium of businesses hopes that a new digital ecosystem can breathe new life into the declining destination.
After receiving more than 15 million visitors in 2016, the island’s tourism industry has seen a downturn. A consortium of businesses hopes that a new digital ecosystem can breathe new life into the declining destination.
Helen Lo, who specialised in family law, broke through the all-male stronghold when she was appointed to the District Court.
Helen Lo, who specialised in family law, broke through the all-male stronghold when she was appointed to the District Court.
Beijing’s recent ban on solo travellers to Taiwan likely to see visitor numbers fall by 700,000. But impact is expected to be limited as Taiwan has started to focus on alternative markets, such as Thailand, Vietnam and India.
Beijing’s recent ban on solo travellers to Taiwan likely to see visitor numbers fall by 700,000. But impact is expected to be limited as Taiwan has started to focus on alternative markets, such as Thailand, Vietnam and India.
Food was a concern as the queen’s ‘tall, blonde, 21-year-old daughter likes her food simple and straightforward’, according to her friends.
Food was a concern as the queen’s ‘tall, blonde, 21-year-old daughter likes her food simple and straightforward’, according to her friends.
Designed by the architects behind Buckingham Palace facade, the Supreme Court building opened in 1912, with Legco calling it home from 1985.
Designed by the architects behind Buckingham Palace facade, the Supreme Court building opened in 1912, with Legco calling it home from 1985.
In the region, sex tourism is often equated with prostitution; however, young adventurers want to make sex-related travel safe and consensual, and a growing number of resorts are springing up internationally to offer that.
In the region, sex tourism is often equated with prostitution; however, young adventurers want to make sex-related travel safe and consensual, and a growing number of resorts are springing up internationally to offer that.
After months of uncertainty, the Indonesian government has announced that the popular destination will not be closing to tourists. Instead, the number of visitors will be limited and a two-tier ‘membership’ scheme will be implemented.
After months of uncertainty, the Indonesian government has announced that the popular destination will not be closing to tourists. Instead, the number of visitors will be limited and a two-tier ‘membership’ scheme will be implemented.
The Oxford-educated Shanghai native put his consecration down to the Catholic Church’s rapid expansion in the colony.
The Oxford-educated Shanghai native put his consecration down to the Catholic Church’s rapid expansion in the colony.
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways offer seating plans that allow fliers to see where young children are sitting.
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways offer seating plans that allow fliers to see where young children are sitting.
A ring of modern, often multi-lane roads formed the essential infrastructure for the territory’s new towns. When the Fanling to Sha Tin highway opened in September 1985, it halved the travel time between the two places.
A ring of modern, often multi-lane roads formed the essential infrastructure for the territory’s new towns. When the Fanling to Sha Tin highway opened in September 1985, it halved the travel time between the two places.
A proposed penal code, which would criminalise sex before marriage and outlaw same-sex relations, has caused protests, petitions, bad press.
A proposed penal code, which would criminalise sex before marriage and outlaw same-sex relations, has caused protests, petitions, bad press.
Officials hope to launch medical marijuana tourism in the Southeast Asian nation to attract ‘quality’ visitors amid a downturn of Chinese travellers.
Officials hope to launch medical marijuana tourism in the Southeast Asian nation to attract ‘quality’ visitors amid a downturn of Chinese travellers.
A recent YouGov study explored the attitudes of respondents from 26 countries around the world, almost all agreed on the top nation.
A recent YouGov study explored the attitudes of respondents from 26 countries around the world, almost all agreed on the top nation.
Hong Kong was one of 12 cities through which the flame passed on its way from Greece to Japan for the 1964 Games, which was the first time the event was held in Asia
Hong Kong was one of 12 cities through which the flame passed on its way from Greece to Japan for the 1964 Games, which was the first time the event was held in Asia
Those arriving in the city over the next few months can take advantage of attractive air fares and hotel rates. They might have to allow more time to get to the airport or avoid certain areas at weekends, but the same goes for many cities.
Those arriving in the city over the next few months can take advantage of attractive air fares and hotel rates. They might have to allow more time to get to the airport or avoid certain areas at weekends, but the same goes for many cities.
Until 1955, when water started flowing through its taps, the community had to depend on water from wells and that delivered by junks
Until 1955, when water started flowing through its taps, the community had to depend on water from wells and that delivered by junks
Over the past two months, several separate incidents have drawn attention to how travellers act on the Island of the Gods.
Over the past two months, several separate incidents have drawn attention to how travellers act on the Island of the Gods.
Hong Kong got its own wax museum in 1974 when Madame Vivian opened one in Tsim Sha Tsui. ‘Our figures will have movement, and to touch them will be like touching real flesh’, she claimed
Hong Kong got its own wax museum in 1974 when Madame Vivian opened one in Tsim Sha Tsui. ‘Our figures will have movement, and to touch them will be like touching real flesh’, she claimed
With Western visitors staying away, an uptick in tourists from China has seen arrivals bounce back, but with their bad habits and zero-dollar tours, they aren’t universally welcome
With Western visitors staying away, an uptick in tourists from China has seen arrivals bounce back, but with their bad habits and zero-dollar tours, they aren’t universally welcome
The inaugural Camus Masters competition was held in 1983 and saw several top players descend on the colony
The inaugural Camus Masters competition was held in 1983 and saw several top players descend on the colony
As airlines, hotels and others tout their services as sustainable, it is worth remembering that saying something doesn’t make it so.
As airlines, hotels and others tout their services as sustainable, it is worth remembering that saying something doesn’t make it so.