From Jan. 8 onward, Americans heading to the United Kingdom will need an extra document before boarding, and it comes with a fee. It’s called an Electronic Travel Authorization, or ETA. To explain, from London, is the BBC’s Leanna Byrne. She spoke with fellow “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio. The following is an edited…
Hong Kong will “seize every opportunity” to assist influencers, Chief Executive John Lee has said, after American streamer IShowSpeed reportedly snubbed the city’s tourism board. Streamer IShowSpeed riding a tram in Sheung Wan on April 4, 2025. Photo: IShowSpeed, via YouTube. “The tourism board actually approached Speed on various arrangements and indicated their willingness to…
Gas consumption in Hong Kong stayed below the pre-pandemic level for a sixth straight year in 2024, with the supplier expecting the pattern to persist due to what economists said was a “structural decline” in usage linked to lifestyle changes, including increased travel to mainland China. The city’s sole gas supplier, the Hong Kong and…
Gas consumption in Hong Kong stayed below the pre-pandemic level for a sixth straight year in 2024, with the supplier expecting the pattern to persist due to what economists said was a “structural decline” in usage linked to lifestyle changes, including increased travel to mainland China. The city’s sole gas supplier, the Hong Kong and…
Continuous 2 to 3 per cent growth in the economy makes Hong Kong the envy of many in the world. It looks even more remarkable considering the city was among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic just a few years ago. Yet there is no shortage of indicators reflecting the challenges facing some local…
South America is a continent that offers unique travel experiences that attract visitors in their millions. Some 35 million tourists are believed to have visited in 2024, as traveller numbers continue to recover post-Covid. Ancient ruins, stunning scenery, delicious local cuisines, and untouched wild coastlines with pristine sandy beaches are just some of the reasons…
Hong Kong authorities will initiate large-scale land disposal to develop new tourism and recreation areas for the first time in years, with three major sites identified, including one on Lamma Island that the government says could be turned into a marina for super yachts. The Development Bureau invited expressions of interest on Wednesday for ecotourism…
APIA (Samoa Observer/Pacnews) — Samoa was declared the winner of the “Emerging Island Holiday Destination” award by the National Tourism Magazine in China, held earlier this month. According to the Samoa Tourism Authority or STA, this accolade was a testament to the dedication and hard work invested by the STA and the tourism sector in…
Home » HOTEL NEWS » UK Highlights Grosvenor Hotel In Shaftesbury Dorset As One Of Britain’s Best Value Boutique Hotels In The Times Twenty Twenty-Five Ranking Saturday, March 29, 2025 The Grosvenor Hotel in Shaftesbury, Dorset, has been spotlighted as one of Britain’s best value boutique hotels in The Times Twenty Twenty-Five ranking, earning national…
Data shows a drop in people from some European countries visiting the U.S. amid several of them issuing new travel advice about America. The Context Germany, the United Kingdom and France are among several European nations that have updated their travel advice for the U.S. in recent weeks, warning of potential arrest or detention if…