Hong Kong travel agencies have not recorded widespread cancellations of Japan-bound tour groups for the coming weekend, despite a manga artist’s widely discussed prediction that a mega-earthquake will hit the country on Saturday. But some business insiders suggested the number of tours this summer was expected to fall by half compared with last year. The…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Singapore: AirAsia Eyes New Gulf Hub and Europe Expansion with Routes to London, Paris, Riyadh, and More Wednesday, July 2, 2025 AirAsia, one of Asia’s largest low-cost carriers, is set to embark on an exciting journey of expansion in 2025. The airline,…
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong and its accompanying strike group entered Hong Kong waters on Thursday morning as part of a five-day…
An Indonesian tourist who was sightseeing at The Peak in Hong Kong has been arrested after a tumbler fell out of his backpack and hit another visitor walking below. Police said they received a report at 12.16pm on Wednesday that a mainland Chinese woman had been hit by an unknown object at The Peak Tower…
Home » TRAVEL NEWS » Now France Set to Join Finland, Germany, and the United Kingdom in Facing Significant Airport Disruption, as New Travel Chaos Looms in the Latest Update You Need to Know Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Now France is set to join Finland, Germany, United Kingdom in facing significant airport disruption, fueling a…
England (Vax-Before-Travel News) As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, the United Kingdom faces infectious disease challenges that are typically associated with more destinations in the Southern Hemisphere. One significant concern is the potential introduction of invasive mosquito species in the UK, particularly the tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus). As of July 2, 2025, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)…
Home » America Travel News » India Joins Japan, United States, and United Kingdom in Becoming Premier Sports Tourism Hotspots, Attracting Global Visitors and Revitalizing Local Economies with Popular Sports Events Wednesday, July 2, 2025 The global sports tourism market is experiencing an unprecedented surge, with the industry’s projected growth set to reach an astonishing…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Hong Kong Airport Authority Supercharges Cross-Border Travel From Guangdong, China With Revolutionary Smart Parking And Shuttle Service Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Supercharging the future of cross-border travel, the Hong Kong Airport Authority has unveiled a cutting-edge smart parking and shuttle system designed exclusively for Guangdong, China travelers. This game-changing solution…
Policy announcement of Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today (July 2) announced the policy direction of Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles (the Southbound Travel Scheme). The Southbound Travel Scheme is an important measure to promote the facilitation of the flow of people and vehicles between Hong Kong and…
Hong Kong will raise fees as of September 8, 2025, for several immigration services, including visas and entry permits, following a policy review based on “cost recovery” and “user pays” principles. Florian Wehde/Unsplash The city’s Immigration Department has stated that while the increases are unlikely to affect daily life or business operations, they may significantly…