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Want to pack your bags and head off on holiday? Then a host of new start-ups are entering the market and using AI to help travellers book and plan their vacations. Photo: Shutterstock
Tourism

Can AI replace travel agents? Holiday app start-ups take on the big players

A host of tourism tech firms are offering holidays planned by artificial intelligence in a challenge to established market players.

Asia travel

6 of Asia’s most scenic golf clubs for non-members

Asia travel

Mekong cruise: a passage through history both ancient and modern

Architecture and design

Bangkok’s landmark Dusit Thani hotel reimagined by André Fu

Architect behind The Upper House Hong Kong revamps Thai capital’s famed hotel with blend of homage and contemporary flair.

André Fu in his office in Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
The Philippines

Piracy threat prompts dark sail for cruise ship in Philippine waters

For passengers aboard the Queen Anne, their cruise holiday took a dramatic turn as they approached the Philippines.

Asia housing and property

The View | Why the future looks so promising for luxury property in Asia

With clear benefits for stakeholders, the region’s branded residences are poised to boost liquidity and set high transparency standards.

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Aviation

Private jet or Air France’s new first-class suite? Carrier takes on rivals

With its La Premiere suites, French airline hopes to lure business and luxury leisure travellers from European rivals and private jets.

A La Première suite on board an Air France plane. Air France is hoping its new first-class suites can draw business and luxury leisure travellers away from rival carriers and private jets. Photo: courtesy of Air France
Asia travel

Indian royal palaces now transformed into luxury escapes

These hotels offer luxurious stays that blend historical charm with cultural insights into the country’s royal heritage.

Asia travel

Want to be a guest of royalty? India has a variety of heritage-rich options

India’s erstwhile royals are opening their palaces and using their influence to attract tourists and promote the heritage of their historical kingdoms.

Asia travel

The best 8 hotels in Malacca to stay at – our guide to Malaysia’s historic gem

Draw coconut water at The Coco Journey, stay in art deco refinement at the Liu Men Hotel, or live it up at a Courtyard by Marriott or DoubleTree by Hilton.

Malacca’s top 8 hotels, from heritage properties to family resorts to green, glamping retreats. Photo: @themajesticmalacca/Instagram
Bangkok

Inside The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok: a bubble of perfect luxury

Situated on Bangkok’s famous Wireless Road, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok features 260 rooms and suites as well as a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef David Toutain.

Inside The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok: a bubble of perfect luxury. Photo: Handout
Luxury Hotels

Review | How Melbourne Place pays tribute to the Australian city’s vibrant design

Found on city-centre Russell Street, the hotel and its aesthetics eschew the blandness of corporate accommodation for something warmer and more retro – and quintessentially Melbourne.

Tourism

6 marinas that are destinations in themselves

Marinas in Monaco and Dubai are billionaires’ playgrounds while Sanya is growing as a marine tourism hub and Singapore has a bustling port.

Asia travel

Is The White Lotus mocking high-end tourism or promoting it?

Despite its critique of luxe travel and the rich, HBO show has become a powerful marketing tool – look at where the third season was filmed.

Aimee Lou Wood in a scene from The White Lotus. Despite its critique of luxe travel and the rich, the show has become a powerful marketing tool for tourism. Photo: HBO via AP
Wellness

Luxury hotels are going well beyond spas, emerging as wellness triple threats

Top hotels are getting serious about wellness, according to the Global Wellness Institute, offering holistic, physical and spiritual experiences to attract health-conscious travellers.

Hotels are introducing 360-degree experiences embracing guests’ physical, holistic and spiritual needs. Photo: Handout
Asia travel

The insider’s mini-guide to Mumbai: hotels, shopping, museums and more

Looking for an authentic experience in Mumbai? Our guide recommends some of the hottest spots in the home of Bollywood, far from the maddening crowds of the busiest tourist traps.

Vietnam

Your complete travel guide to Saigon: restaurants, bars, boutiques and more

Ho Chi Minh City, commonly known as Saigon, is in the midst of an urban renewal, with enough exciting restaurants, bars, shops and attractions to satisfy even the most discerning traveller.

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Tourism

Bermuda beyond the cruise hot spots and beaches

Bermuda may be a quick stop for Caribbean cruises, but those who stay for longer discover a laid-back archipelago focused on wreck-diving and cricket.

Bermuda’s Monkey island where the American CIA experimented on monkeys. Photo: Lily Canter
Tourism

Indiana Jones’ Petra has a worthy rival in Hegra, Saudi Arabia

With none of the crowds but much of the mystique of Jordan’s Petra facades, Hegra is a history-rich highlight in newly accessible Saudi Arabia.

Icons and Influencers

20 years of Erdem Moralıoğlu: the London-based designer shares his inspirations

London Fashion Week’s favourite designer shares what inspires him in the city, in Japan and elsewhere.

Luxury Hotels

Why luxe ski resort Courchevel in France should be on your bucket list

Ski, spa then shop for Chanel’s Coco Neige collection or exclusive Baguettes from Fendi, Moncler accessories or Moonboots.

High-end ski resort Courchevel in France offers a luxurious holiday indeed. Photo: Handout
Tourism

Want the best Nile River cruise? 14 tips for a fantastic trip

Should you start in Cairo, Luxor or Aswan? Which temples to visit? What are typical prices? Here’s how to have the best Egypt river trip.

The Philae Temple of Isis, in Egypt, is a beautiful landmark well worth including in your Nile River cruise itinerary. The nearby Unfinished Obelisk is also well worth a visit. Photo: TNS
Wellness

Seeking seawater therapy? You might want to head to Tunisia

Tunisia is going all-in to become the top destination for thalassotherapy, restorative wellness treatments that incorporate seawater.

Asia travel

Welcome to The Standard, luxuriant Singapore’s most striking new property

Located minutes from Orchard Road and the Botanic Gardens, in an enclave that wouldn’t have looked out of place in Crazy Rich Asians, the new hotel offers all the brand’s signature features.

Shenzhen

Heading to Shenzhen from Hong Kong? Here’s where to stay, eat, shop and unwind

Shenzhen is now a more popular weekend destination than Macau among Hongkongers looking for great deals on food, accommodation and designer shopping – without the need to hop on a plane.

The Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen is located in the Upperhills neighbourhood close to Bijiashan Park and Lianhuashan Park. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

How to do Niseko, according to Hong Kong actress-turned-snowboarder Hilary Tsui

Stay at Setsu Niseko or Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, eat at Birch Tree Cafe or Udon Gokoro, and get your gear at Rhythm or The North Face, Gravity Niseko.

Hilary Tsui, once a film actress in Hong Kong, is today happiest on the snow in Hokkaido – here’s her pick of Niseko’s best eats, stays and souvenirs. Photo: Handout
From our archives

Recap | How Hong Kong built its luxury hotel empires

Explore the rich history and global impact of Hong Kong’s luxury hotel industry, including iconic chains like The Peninsula and Mandarin Oriental, and visit colonial gems across Asia.

Tourism

6 destinations best observed from a hot-air balloon

The basket of a hot-air balloon gives a fantastic perspective on the likes of Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, Yangshuo’s limestone pinnacles and the Serengeti’s wildlife.

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