Rumors about an impending natural disaster, sparked by an old comic book, have hit Japan’s tourism boom, leading some airlines to suspend flights to the country. Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines is one of them, announcing an indefinite suspension of flights to Tokushima on Wednesday. This follows the viral spread of predictions linked to a…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Now, Frankfurt Airport Joins Miami International, Brussels, Singapore Changi, Hong Kong, Chicago O’Hare, and Liege in Becoming a Lifeline Fueling Pharma Cargo, Saving Lives, and Reshaping the Travel Industry, A New Update for Medical Tourism Sector Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Now, Frankfurt Airport joins Miami International, Brussels, Singapore Changi, Hong…
Anthony Lau Chun-hon, the head of a government office for attracting global talent, will return to the Hong Kong Tourism Board next month as its new executive director. Lau, who held the same position from 2007 to 2019, will succeed Dane Cheng Ting-yat starting August 4, according to the board. “Lau brings with him extensive…
What began as a curious alteration to a local hillside quickly spiralled into a nationwide stir. A summit, once unassuming, now draws attention for its unexpected resemblance to Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji. The transformation, triggered by a smoky grey cloud, sparked a wave of online amusement and confusion. Some locals, too, have remarked on the…
The three-day wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez is well underway, and celebrities from around the world are streaming in for the weekend festivities. The star-studded guest list, which is expected to number about 200, began arriving over the last few days. Many of the celebrities — including media mogul Oprah Winfrey, first daughter…
“Soft resistance” still definitely exists in Hong Kong, the chief executive has said, urging residents to remain vigilant as “many villains” are trying to threaten national security. City leader John Lee Ka-chiu also said on Tuesday that criticism of the local government was acceptable only if it did not intend to undermine national security. Secretary…
Stranded passengers have faced chaos and uncertainty while waiting for flights, either delayed or cancelled, due to the Middle East conflict. Routes to major cities across the world have already been cut off, including in Qatar’s capital of Doha along with Dubai. Dubai Airports said operations had resumed after a brief suspension but is warning…
Greenpeace in Hong Kong has said it was forced to hold its eco-tourism seminar online after a university cancelled the venue booking for the event, citing “urgent maintenance.” Greenpeace announces its seminar will be held online on June 21, 2025. Photo: greenpeace_hk via Instagram. Greenpeace was originally set to host a series of talks on…
Home » TRAVEL EVENT NEWS » ITE2025 Showcases Growth in Travel Exhibitions, B2B & B2C Programs with Focus on Gen Z, Family Travel & Hong Kong’s Outbound Market Friday, June 20, 2025 ITE2025 closing press release divided into two parts. Part 1 – OVERVIEW includes statistics of exhibitors, trade and public visitors. Part 2 – DEVELOPMENTS & PROGRAMS covers…
The stock market often closes on federal holidays, but not all. So some people who trade stocks and bonds may not be aware of which holidays it observes. That’s especially true for Juneteenth being a newer holiday and some states, like New Jersey, celebrating on days other than June 19. If you’re hoping to trade…