Hong Kong authorities have backtracked on plans to require hotels to provide fire escape hoods in guest rooms and other spaces after industry leaders expressed concerns, and have said they will only encourage the equipment’s usage at this stage. The Home Affairs Department said on Thursday evening that it would only encourage the supply of…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Pudu Robotics has announced what it calls the first “full-scenario robot-serviced hotel.” The project will use robots across the entire guest experience, from reception and room service to cleaning, food preparation and guest support. The hotel is set to open in 2027, with trial rooms and robot-powered…
Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has urged hotels and online booking platforms to clearly outline their responsibilities in cases of reservation changes or refunds, after general complaints neared an annual average of 1,000 over the past three years. The Consumer Council also said on Monday that it had received 3,346 complaints about lodgings in the city…
Hong Kong’s fertility rate has sunk to roughly 0.8 children per woman, far below the replacement rate of 2.1 needed to maintain a stable population. Registered births in the city fell to just over 31,000 in 2025, a record low following years of declines. Long working hours and high childcare costs make starting a family…
As many as a third of laundry companies serving corporate clients in Hong Kong could shut down due to soaring fuel costs, an industry leader has warned, with some operators forced to reject new orders and freeze hiring. Industry representatives said on Monday the price of industrial diesel, commonly known as “red diesel”, surged from…
Hong Kong has long served as East Asia’s arts hub, facilitating cultural exchanges between Mainland China and the rest of the world for centuries. This week, the Art Basel Hong Kong fair returns to the city’s Convention Center, March 27—29, anchoring a week’s worth of events and programs that will draw art aficionados and enthusiasts…
Pet-friendly travel is becoming one of Asia-Pacific’s fastest-growing tourism trends and India is not missing out on it. Online travel company Agoda’s data has revealed a sharp rise in searches and inventory across key markets. The company said pet-friendly accommodation listings in India increased 87% year-on-year. This trend is in line with Asia Pacific, with…
SHANGHAI, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Boqii Holding Limited (“Boqii” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: BQ), a leading pet-focused platform in China, today announced that Yoken, its private label, is joining hands with a number of pet-friendly hotels to continue exploring the development of a pet-friendly ecosystem. As “traveling with pets” has evolved from a niche…
Christina Jelski What ruins furniture, drains bank accounts, needs potty training and is absolutely adored despite it all? If you guessed kids, you’d be correct. And if you said dogs, you’d also be correct. But when it comes to which of the two is becoming a bigger part of American households, it’s the latter. A…
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has opened its first property in Hong Kong with the launch of Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong, the brand’s largest hotel worldwide. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, the 495-room property is located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, offering views of Victoria Harbour from…