Tourism

Hello Kitty: Fans flock to Japan museum showcasing history of Sanrio characters

This is the first time for the company to open a permanent museum.

Letter from Hong Kong

A Hong Kong island gears up for its most exciting time of the year. And it’s all about buns

Contestants for Cheung Chau island’s famous “bun-scrambling” competition get to climb the bamboo tower during a training session.

Fire breaks out at hotel in Thailand’s Pattaya as rescue teams rush to evacuate tourists

The fire broke out at around 9pm (10pm Singpaore time).

Visitors to Thailand could face higher tourist arrival fee, minister says

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Ministry is currently considering two possible collection methods for the fee.

Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side

Experts warn overcrowding increases risks in Everest’s "death zone", prompting tighter controls.

Tourists in Thailand plan for upcoming cuts to visa-free stays

Officials say they will limit how long visitors can stay on a country-by-country basis to prevent foreigners committing crimes.

Thailand defends visa-free rollback as fears over impact on tourism grow

The government will restore previous visa rules for affected countries, with most returning to stays of around 30 days.

Travel News

Sun PhuQuoc Airways to launch direct flights between Singapore and Phu Quoc in Vietnam

sssun21 - Sun PhuQuoc Airways.
PHOTO: SUN PHUQUOC AIRWAYS

Travel agency Sports Travel 360’s licence revoked by STB

STB said the firm must refund all existing customers or hand over their existing obligations to licensed travel agents.

Airbnb expands into hotels, cars, groceries

The app is also getting a range of artificial intelligence features, including a virtual support assistant available in more than a dozen languages.

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