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China’s outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips in 2026 – but halve in Japan
Chinese outbound travel is predicted to grow dramatically in 2026 due to relaxed visa policies and a stronger yuan. However, visits to Japan might drop by nearly half as a result of a political rift b...
Latest news bulletin | January 9th, 2026 – Evening
This evening's news bulletin compiles the most significant stories from across Europe and internationally on January 9th, 2026, covering areas such as world events, business trends, entertainment upda...
Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica Hit by New U.S. Entry Limits
President Trump's December 16 proclamation introduces partial travel restrictions on Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica starting January 1, citing concerns over 'citizenship-by-investment' programs issu...
As EES rollout expands, travel association urges use of contingency measures to ease delays
The introduction of the European Entry/Exit System (EES) has resulted in considerable delays for travelers at airports across Europe. As the new system continues its rollout, a travel association is c...
Hong Kong marathon sets record with 1 in 4 of 74,000 runners from outside city
The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, set for the upcoming Sunday, has reached a record-breaking number of participants where approximately one quarter are from outside Hong Kong. Organizers expe...
China’s service sector shines as holidaymakers embrace pet travel and bespoke adventures
Chinese travelers are increasingly opting for personalized travel experiences over mass-market sightseeing activities during the holiday season. Online travel platforms report a surge in demand for pe...
Thousands stuck for hours at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge on Christmas Day
On Christmas Day, thousands of travelers experienced long delays at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge due to a surge in departures from Hong Kong. By Thursday afternoon, nearly 670,000 people had left...
Soft rock duo Air Supply to headline Hong Kong’s New Year countdown celebrations
Air Supply will headline Hong Kong’s New Year countdown event following the cancellation of fireworks due to safety concerns. With over 11 million expected travelers during the festive period, authori...
Rosie Da Costa
Rosie Da Costa began her journalism career at age 10 by creating family newspapers. She worked with Innocent Records after high school and later joined BBC Radio programs focusing on new music. Her in...
Video of Chinese uncle joining dancers on walkway with funny pose gains 10 million views
A middle-aged Chinese man attracted attention at Shanghai Pudong International Airport when he joined a group of dancers performing traditional Dunhuang dance moves and struck a humorous pose, garneri...
Malaysians rejoice as ringgit’s surge boosts travel budgets: ‘it’s good news’
The Malaysian ringgit has reached a five-year high against the US dollar, with exchange rates at around 4.04 MYR to USD. This has led to increased activity in money-changing services among travelers d...
Japan to work on addressing problematic <i>minpaku</i> lodgings
Rising tourism in Japan has led to increased demand for minpaku services, which involve renting out spare rooms to tourists. The government is working on addressing issues associated with this type of...
Hong Kong firms hoping new southbound travel scheme will drive more business
A new initiative allowing private cars from Guangdong province to drive into Hong Kong's urban areas has sparked business opportunities for local firms. These companies are now providing services such...
Stuck in Malaysia with no Wi-fi or Grab: how a stranger saved a family’s Hong Kong trip
Frida Pigny and her family from Indonesia were stranded at Kuala Lumpur Sentral without transportation options and help from an Indonesian woman named Kanimolhi Krisnan was crucial for their onward tr...