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Mumbai: Airlines and hospitality brands are recalibrating their offerings to cater to pet-inclusive travel as Indian travellers increasingly bring their furry companions along, rapidly turning what was a niche segment into mainstream.Across the board, companies are reporting strong double-digit growth, with pet-related bookings for flights and hotels surging between 26% and 43% year on year…
Image Credit: Jeffry S.S./Pexels Hong Kong Airlines is all set to blend international service standards with Hong Kong’s distinctive charm to yield a top-notch flying experience. Key advancements include elevated in-flight dining, expanded baggage allowance (eliminating the “0 kg checked baggage” option for Economy Class tickets), plush lounge offerings, and passenger-first services. More than just…
Fueled by attractive promotional activities, China’s gold consumption market experienced a boost during the five-day Labor Day holiday, even as the international gold prices remain elevated. The global gold price hit record highs 20 times in the first quarter of this year, according to a recent report from the World Gold Council. As a result,…
Ten people died after four boats capsized during a sudden storm in Guizhou province, southwest China, state media reported on Monday. The vessels were caught in a sudden rain and hailstorm that swept through the popular tourist area on the Wu River late Sunday afternoon. What do we know about the disaster? A total of…
China has seen an air sports boom during the May Day holiday, which runs from May 1 to 5, with a surging number of flight camps offering diverse kinds of aerial experiences to air sports fans across the country. During the five-day holiday, the skies above southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality buzzed with planes, parachutes and…
Low-budget tours to Hong Kong costing as little as 68 yuan (US$9.35) have been a popular option among mainland visitors over the Labour Day “golden week” holiday, sparking concerns about how such minimal spending by tourists in the city would benefit the local economy. A search by the Post on China’s leading online travel booking…
When Hong Kong culture minister Rosanna Law Shuk-pui revealed at a recent Legislative Council (Legco) panel meeting that she was a licensed scuba diver, many were surprised, not only by her extracurricular qualification, but also the fact she actually dives in Hong Kong. The secretary for culture, sports and tourism was responding to a lawmaker’s…
More than 40 percent of international visitors identify natural attractions as their primary destination when visiting Hong Kong, according to a survey conducted by Junior Chamber International Hong Kong. The organization interviewed over 300 overseas travelers from 35 countries and regions to understand their preferences among 75 local attractions. It was highlighted that the attractions…
HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s Sha Tau Kok area, once a buffer zone to block illegal immigration from China, is transforming as it opens up to visitors, becoming both a tourist spot and a site for integration with the mainland. The area at Hong Kong’s northeastern edge, which takes two hours to reach from central…
From the vibrant streets of Xining, northwest China’s Qinghai Province, to the jazz-filled stages of Beijing, China’s May Day holiday has transformed cities into hubs of cultural celebration and immersive entertainment. In Chengbei District of Xining, the nights during the May Day holiday come alive with dazzling folk parades and music. On a 700-meter snow…