Travel and leisure

Ebola spreads across Congo as flights halted, supplies run low

Africa’s top public health official said the latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is being fought without one of the most important tools in epidemic response: vaccines.

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.

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.

Making of a Rimowa aluminium suitcase: Inside the German brand’s Cologne factory

Rimowa’s Cologne factory, where it manufactures most of its aluminium products, including its Classic range.

Why are people willing to pay $2,000 for Rimowa luggage?

acrimowa21 - Rimowa For a Lifetime of Lives campaign.
Credit to RIMOWA

Travel News

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

sssun21 - Sun PhuQuoc Airways.
PHOTO: SUN PHUQUOC AIRWAYS

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.

Branded Content

From Tallinn to Bruges without the rush: Why the Baltic rewards those who take it slow

From the picture-perfect streets of Tallinn to intimate dinners at sea, a Baltic voyage aboard Oceania Cruises' Oceania Marina is designed for travellers who want to savour every moment.

CAAS ‘actively monitoring’ fuel emergencies on flights into S’pore amid Mid-East conflict

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has presented new safety risks to the aviation sector.

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