A total of 22, 121 Indian tourists arrived at Philippines during January-March 2016, recording an increase of 23.7% over the same period last year. The Department of Tourism (DOT) Philippines has reported 6943 visitor arrivals in March 2016, that is,…
BANDUNG is Indonesia’s third largest city after Jakarta and Surabaya, a charming city encircled by the lush Parahyangan mountains.Here are a few things you can pack into a weekend in Bandung.Reconnect with nature in a beautiful resortTo truly get away…
FREAKSHAKES are causing a stir on social media, with more and more cafés in Asia jumping on the high-calorie trend.For the uninitiated, freakshakes are over-the-top desserts that combine milkshakes with other sweet treats like donuts, ice cream, brownies, pretzels and…
AS part of his Asian fan tour, Korean soap opera star Song Joong-Ki put up a night at Intercontinental Hong Kong’s lavish Presidential Suite, which costs upwards of US$15,000 a night.The suite has a private terrace and an infinity poolMeanwhile,…
Hilton has expanded the Conrad brand to Manila, Philippines.The 347-room Conrad Manila is located at the forefront of the Mall of Asia complex, in the heart of the 42 hectare Bay City development, a destination earmarked as a shopping, leisure,…
PHOCUSWRIGHT, the travel industry’s research authority, is organizing a webinar to discuss the growth of mobile and instant messaging in the travel and hospitality industry.Topics will include the use of text messaging and apps to engage with customers, the use…
AFTER months of anticipation, Disney marked its very first theme park in mainland China with a colorful concert and festivities that were broadcast on live television. Shanghai Disneyland features six theme parks – Mickey Avenue, Gardens of Imagination, Fantasyland, Adventure…
SINGAPORE’S rapid development, modern architecture and world-class infrastructure has never failed to impress, but the timelapse titled ‘The Lion City II – Majulah’ by Australian filmmaker and photographer Keith Louitit makes for some really breathtaking viewing.Loutit, who is based in…
ASIA is awash with Buddhist monasteries, temples, nunneries and other sacred places, and chances are you will find yourself at one or more of them during your travels. Remove shoes and hatsYou will probably find a pile of shoes outside…
Chinese tourist travel to Taiwan tumbled in May on a sharp decline in group tours just as a new government on the island struggles to stave off economic doldrums. Airlines were forced to cancel routes.Chinese group tourists in May fell…
