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HONG KONG (Reuters) -Alibaba’s mapping app Amap recorded more than 360 million daily active users on the first day of China’s eight-day National Day holiday on Wednesday, setting an all-time high for the platform, the company said in a statement. Alibaba and rival Meituan have been locked in a bitter battle for market share, with…
Alibaba‘s mapping app Amap recorded more than 360 million daily active users on the first day of China’s eight-day National Day holiday on Wednesday, setting an all-time high for the platform, the company said in a statement. Alibaba and rival Meituan have been locked in a bitter battle for market share, with Amap moving away…
Luxury shopping remains a primary driver for Golden Week travel, with 81% of travellers to Hong Kong and 82% to Singapore planning to make premium purchases, according to MDRi’s latest survey. The survey, conducted by MDRi from 23 to 26 September 2025, aimed at uncovering Mainland Chinese tourists’ travel plans and behaviors during the 2025 Golden…
隨著近幾年全球化越來越顯著，日本本土的國際色彩也越來越豐富，2023年訪日外國旅客人數更是突破2,500萬人，旅日外國人呈現年年增長的趨勢，其背後所帶來的龐大經濟效益促使政府單位積極加強針對旅日外國人的觀光政策，著手開發、增加外國觀光客取向商品、服務的日本國內企業也越來越多。 另一方面，在日本部份外國觀光客所引發的禮儀問題也屢次引發關注，像是電車乘車禮儀、霸佔公設座位、隨地亂丟垃圾…等等，隨著觀光客越來越多，其所造成的各種狀況與麻煩更被視為社會問題引起討論。由於文化與價值觀的不同，在自己國家被視為理所當然的事情在別的國家很有可能會遭人白眼，因此通常來到異地時都要入境隨俗，遵守當地的規矩禮儀，以免冒犯當地人。這個觀念在日本當然也不例外。 因此這LIVE JAPAN將介紹外國人在日本所做出讓日本人感到難以置信的七件事，或許會有一些你不知道的日本特有生活規定準則，下次去日本的時候就別再犯讓日本人翻白眼啦！ Source link
Home » ASIA » Hong Kong Braces for Golden Week, How Luxury Travel and High-End Experiences Are Redefining Asia Published on October 1, 2025 Singapore and Hong Kong were reportedly preparing for a historic surge of wealthy Chinese travellers during China’s Golden Week 2025, according to analysts observing market trends. Industry experts noted that these…
A decade ago, Hong Kong psychiatrist Dr Ivan Mak visited Cuba. There, he took numerous photos of the locals, from children mischievously grinning at the camera to ordinary people sitting outside their homes, whiling away their time. These photos became the backbone of his first travel photo book, Souvenirs for the Soul – A Hong…
Hong Kong’s No 2 official has pledged to further improve travellers’ experience at High Island Reservoir’s popular East Dam by strengthening Wi-fi connectivity and bolstering traffic arrangements in the area. Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki’s remarks came on Wednesday, the first day of the National Day “golden week” holiday, as more than 1,000 visitors descended…
If your furry friends are part of your family and you hate leaving them behind while traveling, worry less now. This airline has some exciting news to offer. Akasa Air has updated its “Pets on Akasa” policy, which will definitely bring a big smile on every pet lover’s face. The airline will be making it…
Pet parents, here’s some pawsome news for you! Akasa Air has enhanced its much-loved ‘Pets on Akasa’ service. The airline, which has flown over 8,500 pets since its launch, has now announced new perks for pet parents. Here’s everything you need to know. Akasa Air Upgrades Its ‘Pets On Akasa’ Service Image Courtesy: Freepik/ vecstock…
Visa-free travel abroad and free toll roads at home are expected to fuel a surge in travel by Chinese citizens during an extra-long holiday starting this week, in what analysts call a boon for the service economy. Total trips outside mainland China are forecast to reach between 8 million and 8.4 million – more than…