TOKYO — China’s retail sales expanded more than expected in May, boosted by holiday spending at the beginning of the month and the early start of the “618” online shopping festival. The gauge of household spending rose 6.4% last month, the fastest pace since December 2023, according to data published by the National Bureau of…
Results of the annual Halal in Travel (HIT) Awards 2025, organised by the industry authority on halal tourism CrescentRating and online online consumer platform and mobile application HalalTrip, have highlighted growing intensity in efforts to build a warmer welcome for Muslim travellers in non-Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) destinations. The HIT Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI)…
Cathay Group has reached a major milestone – flying to 100 global destinations across its two passenger airlines, Cathay Pacific and HK Express – highlighting their strong recovery and ongoing commitment to strengthening Hong Kong’s role as a key international aviation hub. The milestone, on 12 June, was marked with a celebratory cocktail event held…
Home » Travel News Pick » Flight Mishaps in Hong Kong, South Sudan, Ahmedabad, and Toronto Raise Travel Warnings and Life Risk for Passengers as New Failed Trips and Safety Concerns Surround Air India, Air Busan, Delta, Aerolínea Lanhsa, and Tropic Air Monday, June 16, 2025 The first half of 2025 has witnessed several significant…
CNN — Britain’s foreign intelligence service, MI6, will be led by a woman for the first time in its history, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced. Blaise Metreweli will take up the position of Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service in the fall. She is currently head of the service’s technology and innovation teams,…
Last year, while trekking 4,000 metres above sea level in Nepal, travel writer and restaurateur Fred Lam was on a call negotiating the lease for a tong lau in Hong Kong’s Cheung Sha Wan neighbourhood. “My girlfriend passed by the building and saw a tiny A4 paper that said ‘for rent’ … She said it…
Home » America Travel News » Russia Unites with UK, Australia, US, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, and More in Issuing Urgent Travel Warnings to Avoid Israel and Iran Amid Escalating Tensions: What You Need To Know Sunday, June 15, 2025 As military tensions explode across the Middle East, Russia, the United Kingdom,…
Home » TOURISM NEWS » United Kingdom emerges as a breathtaking wild swimming paradise offering ultimate wellness escapes in Scotland’s most stunning natural waters Sunday, June 15, 2025 The United Kingdom is rapidly becoming a magnet for wellness enthusiasts, thanks to its breathtaking wild swimming locations that offer a perfect blend of nature, serenity, and…
Home » TRAVEL NEWS UPDATES » Is Cyprus Safe Amid Middle East Tensions? UK Issues Travel Advice for Tourists: New Updates You Need To Know Before Travelling Sunday, June 15, 2025 As tensions between Israel and Iran reach new heights, travelers are left wondering whether it’s still safe to visit Mediterranean destinations like Cyprus. Following…
Home » ASIA » Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Türkiye, UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK, and Taiwan Power Global Halal Tourism Surge with Twenty Five Percent Growth and Over Two Hundred Forty Million Travelers by 2030 Sunday, June 15, 2025 Driven by a rising demand for inclusive, faith-aligned experiences, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Türkiye, UAE, Saudi Arabia,…