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Octopus logs HK$100 million worth of tourist spending over National Day break
E-payment service provider also says number of active users of ‘tourist mobile Octopus’ during break tripled compared with last year.
16 Oct 2024 - 12:22AM
Protests, pub crawl ban. Mass tourism pressure mounts in European cities
15 Oct 2024 - 7:45PM
Follow the Mozart trail in Salzburg, Austria, birthplace of the genius
15 Oct 2024 - 4:15PM
From Singapore to Thailand and the Philippines, expect some wetter weeks ahead
Above-average rainfall is forecast to sweep Southeast Asia over the coming months, as La Nina conditions bring storms and downpours.
15 Oct 2024 - 9:59AM
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Plan for HK$336 million Chinese culture centre in Hong Kong gets initial nod
Chinese Culture Experience Centre expected to receive about 80,000 to 90,000 visitors annually on completion in 2028.
15 Oct 2024 - 7:00AM
6 winter travel ideas off the tourist trail, from Portugal to Morocco
Winter resorts away from the crowds that should be on your radar, from a beachside hideaway in the Bahamas to an upscale Red Sea retreat.
14 Oct 2024 - 6:15PM
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Is Rosewood Phuket a hidden gem on the popular Thai island?
Style reviews Rosewood Phuket’s extravagant 4-bedroom Palm House and finds a next-level sanctuary with infinity pools and luxe amenities, as well as private chefs and a personal butler
14 Oct 2024 - 12:05PM
My Style: English designer Anya Hindmarch on her favourite things
Made a dame this year by King Charles, Hindmarch’s tastes span the series Slow Horses and Turnbull & Asser dressing gowns, to London’s specialist retailers John Sandoe for books and Green & Stone for pencils
12 Oct 2024 - 6:00PM
China’s tiger mums spend holidays at Singapore colleges to give children an edge
For many Chinese parents, Singapore compares favourably to the US as a much safer place to study and to Australia as a cheaper place to stay.
12 Oct 2024 - 3:23PM
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Hong Kong firms should make most of new Cepa deal to feel benefit
Further expansion of free-trade pact removes barriers for companies in seven Hong Kong sectors wanting to do business in mainland China.
12 Oct 2024 - 6:15AM
Chung Yeung Festival: more than 517,000 Hongkongers cross border for holiday
Lawmaker also slams railway operator’s stopgap crowd measure of terminating northbound train service before reaching border stations.
11 Oct 2024 - 10:12PM
Panda Watch: Hong Kong cubs starting to develop their own distinctive features
Ocean Park says ‘Elder Sister’ has little black bumps on her shoulder while ‘Little Brother’ does not.
11 Oct 2024 - 4:17PM
World Games Series debut in Hong Kong to allow city to host multi-sport events
One observer says three-day event will ‘warm up’ city to go beyond single sports competitions such as the Hong Kong Sevens.
11 Oct 2024 - 10:45AM
Is Macau’s top job hopeful betting against the house by taking aim at casinos?
Diversifying the economy is a tall order from Beijing, especially when gaming still brings in billions, experts say.
11 Oct 2024 - 1:54PM
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12 tourists trapped in former Colorado gold mine rescued, 1 dead
A mechanical problem with a lift occurred at a depth of around 150 metres in the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine.
11 Oct 2024 - 12:36PM
Coldplay’s Hong Kong shows sell out in 90 minutes, including HK$6,599 ticket
‘Ultimate Spheres Experience’ tickets at HK$6,599 for April 11 performance sold out as early as 10.10am.
10 Oct 2024 - 3:59PM
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Challenges ahead for Hong Kong businesses after surge during golden week
City hotels, restaurants and retailers may have enjoyed the National Day holiday, but they need more than seasonal booms to survive.
10 Oct 2024 - 6:15AM
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155 bus routes to be affected as 6,000 riders hit roads in Hong Kong Cyclothon
Some roads in West Kowloon and New Territories South will be closed in stages from 1am on Sunday, police say.
9 Oct 2024 - 10:52PM
Hong Kong, mainland China expand Cepa to cover sectors such as tourism, TV and film
Officials sign amendment to Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement, with finance chief Paul Chan hailing move as bringing ‘win-win results’.
9 Oct 2024 - 10:11PM
Hong Kong faces ‘challenge’ to hit projected 46 million visitors: tourism sector
Tourism sector lawmaker and Travel Industry Council chief point to labour shortages in industry, suggest foreign university students could fill gap.
9 Oct 2024 - 7:07PM
Why is Hong Kong such a hot destination for Japanese tourists?
Japanese tourist arrivals to Hong Kong are up 106 per cent so far this year, but industry analysts say the weak yen threatens further growth.
9 Oct 2024 - 4:56PM
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China’s ‘golden week’ saw spending regain its shine, buoyed by confidence boost
Chinese travellers and tourists spent 700.82 billion yuan during the just-ended holiday week – a 7.9 per cent increase from the same period in pre-pandemic 2019.
8 Oct 2024 - 7:30PM
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Cross-border trips near pre-pandemic levels during China’s ‘golden week’ holiday
The week-long National Day break saw more than 13 million travellers crossing the mainland’s borders.
8 Oct 2024 - 7:23PM
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Unruly tourists could be jailed for life as Indonesia’s Bali steps up penalties
Increase in length of jail terms, more surveillance efforts part of law-enforcement drive to keep rule-breakers at bay, officials say.
8 Oct 2024 - 6:07PM
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Tencent says WeChat payments jump during China’s ‘golden week’
Consumers in China appear to have loosened their purse strings after Beijing announced a slew of heavyweight measures to boost the economy.
8 Oct 2024 - 6:00PM
Thailand aims for tourism boom in 2025, even as Chinese travellers slow to return
The government is collaborating with travel companies and launching a campaign to promote Thai culture and lesser-known destinations.
8 Oct 2024 - 5:24PM
Why you should visit Desaru Coast, Malaysia’s new holiday hotspot
Luxury resorts, pristine beaches and award-winning spas combine with a strong eco ethos at Malaysia’s crowd-free Desaru Coast.
8 Oct 2024 - 1:46PM
Why a hotel and rail plan for Japan’s Mount Fuji makes ‘many people very angry’
Officials say the plan could help curb overtourism and generate billions in revenue – as activists worry it threatens the fragile ecosystem.
8 Oct 2024 - 1:12PM
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