FIVE small Pacific Islands were completely submerged underwater due to rising sea levels over the past seven decades, based on a recent study published in Environmental Research Letters.The sunken islands were part of the Solomon Islands, an archipelago of hundreds…
IN a continuous rebranding bid, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) announced yesterday a strategic partnership with major fashion brand Farah Khan to revamp the airline’s uniform design.The Malaysian fashion label will design a full range of uniforms for flight deck crew, cabin…
WATERFALLS make up some of the most amazing sights in Asia. A region of incredible natural beauty, Asia is host to a wide range of falls. Nachi Falls, JapanThe Nachi Falls and pagoda together create an image of stateliness and…
VANCOUVER is a city that likes to promote the great outdoors.But apart from being an outdoor wonderland, Vancouver is also a hotspot for luxury and business travel. Some of the city’s best hotels have maintained their old world heritage charm,…
ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA is something of a household name to say the least – a Vancouver icon where the well-heeled mingle and mix. While Rosewood is the oldest urban oasis in Vancouver, it also underwent a US$120 million makeover in…
THE number of tourists traveling to North Korea is stable despite sanctions imposed by the United Nations, according to travel agencies specializing in North Korea.South Korean media also reported that tourism in North Korea’s industry has dramatically reduced prices on…
VIZEAT, a successful global dining network, will begin its courtship of the business travel market after recording a 20 percent increase in corporate event bookings.The network connects travelers to hosts around the world, and directs them to unique home-cooked meals…
THE Residence Suite on Etihad Airways’ A380 fleet is the most expensive flight seat in the world. The airfare for a flight from New York to Mumbai can cost US$38,000 per person for a single-trip journey.Guests can request for their…
KUALA LUMPUR is home to almost two million people and it’s a city that never sleeps, and always eats.Blue ElephantIf you’re in the mood for a bit of hide-and-seek, this is the place to go. The cat is out of…
THE first edition of the Global MICE Travel Mart will take place at The LaLiT, New Delhi from May 19 to 21.The event will aim to showcase buyers and sellers comprising foreign MICE tour operators, MICE associations and foreign corporate…
