HILTON WORLDWIDE has launched a slew of hotels in China, one each from DoubleTree by Hilton, Hampton Suites and Hilton Hotels & Resorts.The long-stay suite is ideal for business travelersThe brand brought in renowned architect Hiroshi Miyakawa to design the…
Lenggong Valley, lush historical plains in the peninsular Malaysian state of Perak, is a largely unknown heritage site, even to most Malaysians.While tourism is slowly and surely being pushed, Lenggong Valley is the same unspoiled village it was before the…
HAWAII is a state of contrasts. The bustling island of O’ahu attracts thousands of tourists each day, most of whom flock to Waikiki, whose main stretch is a vision of towering skyscrapers and five-star hotels.In Maui, tourists have the unique…
AWAY from the crowds that flock to Waikiki Beach is Lanai, a secluded, largely uninhabited island in Hawaii. Modern activity on the island is so scarce it doesn’t have a single traffic light or shopping mall, perfect for the traveler…
EARLIER this week, Thailand’s infamous, scandal-ridden Tiger Temple had its main attractions seized by wildlife authorities amid investigations into accusations of illegal trading. This comes after years of campaigning by animal rights groups and tourists to have the temple shut…
CAMBODIA’S Sihanoukville province will host the Mekong Tourism Forum 2016 from July 5-7 which will explore tourism opportunities and challenges in the Mekong region.The event – hosted by the Cambodia Ministry of Tourism – will be attended by tourism ministers,…
AEROSPACE conglomerate Embraer has unveiled its new private aircraft design featuring a spacious Kyoto-inspired interior, skylights and large vertical windows to let sunlight in.Novel features of the aircraft include skylights, viewing platforms and large door-sized windows that look out into…
FOR a long time now, travelers have been grappling with the idea of eating exotic foods when traveling.Should it be condoned? Should it be condemned? Where does one draw the line?This internal battle may stem from a need to explore…
A RECENT survey has revealed that 90 percent of passengers from the Asia-Pacific would choose an airline based on the availability of on-board connectivity.The survey, conducted by British telecommunications company Immarsat, also exposed that 67 percent of passengers are willing…
MALAYSIA has recently established the Tun Mustapha Park (TMP) – a protected marine park comprising of one million-hectare of coral reef, seagrass, mangrove, productive fishing grounds and 50 islands off the coast of northern Borneo.The park – situated within the…
