Hong Kong’s move to repurpose excess office and hotel spaces to meet the growing housing needs of non-local students will not hurt the city’s tourism capacity, a senior official has said, while experts has warned of possible hurdles. Doris Ho Pui-ling, permanent secretary for development in planning and lands, said on Monday that allowing hotels…
Octopus, a widely used payment method in Hong Kong, has partnered with DDB Group Hong Kong to launch “Octopus Go” – a new brand platform marking “a new era of accessibility,” with Mobile Octopus now also available on Android. Anchoring a new campaign is “OOTD” (“Octopus of the Day” / “Outfit of the Day”), a…
Home » TRAVEL NEWS UPDATES » UK Issues New Travel Warning for UAE, Qatar, Oman and Other GCC Nations Amid US-Iran Conflict Monday, June 23, 2025 The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has issued updated travel advice for several popular holiday destinations in the Middle East, including the UAE, Oman,…
For Travel + Leisure’s column Traveling As, we’re talking to travelers about what it’s like to explore the world through their unique perspectives. We chatted with Thor Pedersen of Denmark, who spent nearly a decade on a single journey to 203 countries around the world, never once getting on a plane. During the project, he…
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Don’t believe anyone who says the United Kingdom is a poor comparison to the likes of Australia, or South Africa when it comes to beaches. What the country lacks in palm trees or exotic wildlife, it makes up for in the sheer variety of its coastline….
Home » TOURISM NEWS » Hong Kong Unveils Exciting Summer Viva Campaign with Exclusive Deals and Unbeatable Offers Sunday, June 22, 2025 Hong Kong has launched a vibrant campaign to boost tourism and local spending this summer, and it’s packed with amazing offers! The Hong Kong Summer Viva initiative, spearheaded by the Hong Kong Tourism…
22 June 2025 by William Thorpe Hong Kong’s principal railway operator has introduced a ridership prediction model that simulates and predicts passenger distribution and travel demand in the territory. “It is quite an unprecedented way of doing operations planning and is particularly useful when there is a sudden event that might disrupt normal operations,” said…
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 21: As Meghalaya continues to shake off the recent horror of the honeymoon murder case, in another concerning development, the US has named the Northeastern state in its Level 2 travel advisory for India, urging American citizens to “exercise increased caution” due to rising incidents of violent crimes and terrorism…
Home » TRAVEL NEWS » United Kingdom Introduces Spectacular Summer Travel Delight with Free Floating Pool Offering an Unforgettable Escape in Vibrant London Sunday, June 22, 2025 As temperatures soar across the United Kingdom, London is stepping up to deliver the ultimate summer travel experience with the launch of a spectacular free floating pool. Set…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Germany, Italy, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Travel Industry sees Boosm as Cathay Pacific’s New Flights, Connect Directly To Hong Kong Sunday, June 22, 2025 Cathay Pacific’s latest expansion of direct flights from Hong Kong to key European destinations, including Germany, Italy, Belgium, France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, is set to…