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Weimar, in Germany, is known for its cultural heritage. Photo: Getty Images
Germany

Weimar, the German city rich in literary and architectural history

Few European cities have a history as culturally rich as Weimar, once home to Goethe, a giant of world literature.

Hong Kong

Recap | Explore the history of Hong Kong’s Star Ferry and what makes it a city icon

Japan

Oh, deer: Japan’s Nara boosts police patrols to curb animal abuse

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Yacht haven: Hong Kong aims to be growth hub for leisure-boat industry

Government policies and planned marina will make the city a centre for the industry’s growth, experts say.

Attendees check out yachts at the Singapore Yachting Festival 2025 on April 10, 2025. Photo: Aileen Chuang
Hong Kong tourism

Can Hong Kong look beyond its ‘shopping paradise’ era and attract tourists again?

Panel of experts at industry summit urge tourism trade to incorporate more technology to help meet needs of visitors, especially young people.

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Hong Kong tourism

More Hongkongers choosing Easter breaks in mainland China over Japan

Warnings about potential massive earthquakes in Japan have Hongkongers looking at holiday destinations elsewhere, tour agencies say.

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Japan

Explainer | Hello Kitty, Gundam and a 2km wooden ring: what to know about Japan’s World Expo

It’s been 55 years since Osaka last hosted an Expo – find out what Japan hopes will makes the 2025 edition a must-see event.

Myaku-Myaku, the mascot of the Osaka Expo, is seen as the Gundam pavilion on opening day. Photo: AFP
United States

America may lose US$20 billion in tourism spending as visitors stay away

Increased hostility at the border and rising geopolitical frictions prompt potential visitors to rethink their holiday plans.

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Indonesia

US tourist deported from Bali after rampage at medical clinic

Footage depicts the 27-year-old man screaming and destroying property in the clinic in Badung despite attempts to stop him.

Marathons

American’s ‘craziest experience’ at North Korea marathon, completes record task

Cameron Mofid’s 10km in Pyongyang race means 25-year-old has now visited every country in the world.

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Cameron Mofid in Pyongyang, North Korea – the 195th country he has visited. Photo: Cameron Mofid
Travel Destinations

10 great spots in Australia’s Top End for food, drink and nature

From a MasterChef Australia star’s restaurant to cruises in Kakadu National Park, an expert on the Northern Territory’s Top End shares tips.

Jim Jim Falls, Kakadu National Park’s biggest waterfall. Photo: Kylie Knott
Asia travel

Vietnam’s battlefields bringing in tourists and veterans 50 years later

The locations of many of Vietnam’s biggest and most famous battles attract crowds of sightseers and veterans from both sides of the conflict.

Indonesia

Indonesia’s Bali raises alarm over rise in sham marriages to evade legal curbs

Lawmakers urge action after viral social media posts alleging that foreigners are exploiting legal loopholes to acquire land and property.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong visa relaxation sparks surge of Vietnamese visitors

Approved visa applications from Vietnam increased from 322 in the five years before the relaxation of criteria in October 2023 to 4,970 since.

Approved visa applications from Vietnam have increased to 4,970 in the 16 months following the relaxation of entry rules. Photo: Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Meet Aisha Bowe, the rocket scientist on Blue Origin’s all-female space flight

Aisha Bowe’s school adviser told her she should consider a career in cosmetology; instead, she became an aerospace engineer, STEM advocate and tech entrepreneur.

Aisha Bowe is joining Gayle King, Katy Perry and others on April 14 on the world’s first space flight with an all-female crew. Photos: @aishabowe/Instagram
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong restaurants to face 20% drop in business over Easter holiday: expert

Many residents are travelling during the break while visitors are spending less, industry leader Simon Wong says.

Asia travel

60 years ago, Sanur was ground zero for Bali tourism

Championed by Indonesian president Sukarno, Sanur was a high-flying destination for Rockefellers, Rothschilds – and even hosted Mick Jagger’s wedding.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Get travellers to come to Hong Kong for business, stay for the island-hopping

Hong Kong’s islands and stunning coastline could be a major tourist draw with the right infrastructure, policy reforms and marketing.

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Po Toi O, a fishing village in Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
Japan

Japan’s Ishiba warns of divided world at World Expo opening

Opinion polls show low levels of enthusiasm for the Expo, with 8.7 million advance tickets sold, below the target of 14 million.

Trending in China

China CEO influencer defends unruly mainland tourists despite feeling frustrated

Reality dating show star admits to ‘sometimes being annoyed’ by behaviour of Chinese tourists, issues warning over pandering to stereotypes.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Improve transport services at Hong Kong geopark to support tourism: lawmakers

Call to action from lawmakers follows minister brushing aside similar suggestions and stressing importance of conservation over development.

The area is famous for its beautiful landscape, including its globally rare rhyolitic volcanic hexagonal rock columns. Photo: Edmond So
Asia travel

5 things to do in White Lotus country in northern Koh Samui, Thailand

The north of Samui where season 3 of the HBO series was shot is quieter than the south, with calmer waters and family-friendly attractions.

Every suite at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui has unobstructed sea views. Photo: Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
Japan

Japan’s Kyoto offers natural disaster survival tips for foreign visitors

The move comes as more foreign travellers have been visiting the ancient Japanese capital in recent years.

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Aviation accidents

6 dead, including family of Spanish tourists, in New York helicopter crash

The sightseeing aircraft broke apart in mid-air before falling into the Hudson River, with three children among the victims.

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Travel Destinations

One of the best train routes in the US offers spectacular scenery

Travel from Seattle to New York for five days on Amtrak’s sleeper trains and witness breathtaking scenery from mountains to the Wild West.

Passengers enjoy the sightseer lounge car on Amtrak’s California Zephyr, which runs between the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago, Illinois, in 51 hours and 20 minutes. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Sustainable approach to ecotourism in Hong Kong can be of great benefit to all

In the largest land disposal of its kind in recent years, three Hong Kong sites with tourism potential have been set aside for commercial investment.

This former quarry site on Lamma Island is set to be turned into a high-end coastal and hillside resort development. Photo: Elson Li
US-China relations

China issues warnings about US travel to its citizens, urging ‘caution’

Tourism ministry advises travellers to ‘assess risks’ while education ministry tells students to ‘conduct risk safety assessments’.

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Asia travel

Expo 2025 side trip: the Japanese island where onions reign supreme

Overlooking Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, Awaji Island’s soil, rich in volcanic and oceanic minerals, produces exquisite produce – including onions.

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