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13 September, 2024
A cat at the SPCA adoption centre in Wan Chai waits for a new home. Photo: May Tse
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Travel-loving Hongkongers losing interest in keeping pets, animal charity says

Rising number of cats are also being abandoned, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says.

Hong Kong transport

Luggage woes for HK Express passengers after system fault at Hong Kong airport

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Technology

Are electric-powered skis, unveiled at CES, the future of snow sports?

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China's economic recovery

China’s aviation sector in clear skies of profit after 4 turbulent years

Civil aviation in China returned to profitability in 2024, the industry’s first positive return after four years of pandemic-induced losses.

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Increases in passenger volume have helped to bring China’s civil aviation sector back into profitability. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong expands probe after more Cathay passengers on Nepal flights fall ill

Centre for Health Protection investigating two food poisoning cases involving 36 passengers who arrived from Kathmandu earlier this week.

Malaysia

My Take | Can Johor-Singapore SEZ be a flag-bearer for Southeast Asia’s economic clout?

The SEZ aims to tap new growth areas alongside priority industries to make it the region of choice for businesses, but challenges remain.

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Japan

Kyoto to sharply raise hotel tax in bid to curb overtourism – will it work?

Some analysts say the higher accommodation tax may lead to tourists staying in nearby cities and making day trips to Kyoto.

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Thousands of people attending a procession ahead of the climax of the Gion festival in Kyoto. Photo: AFP
Asia travel

Chinese cancel Thai holidays as actor Wang Xing’s kidnapping fuels safety fears

Thailand is expected to take a tourism and economic hit from Lunar New Year trip cancellations.

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Hong Kong property

Allan Zeman’s Lan Kwai Fong Group plans major entertainment hub in Xian

The planned project ‘is huge and it’ll be the largest Lan Kwai Fong we have,’ Zeman says.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to tune into ‘concert economy’ as shows attract 4 million

Big pop concerts held in 2023 and 2024 attracted over 4.2 million spectators, including more than 1.5 million visitors, tourism minister says.

British band Suede puts on a show at the Clockenflap festival in Central in November. Photo: Eugene Lee
Indonesia

Bali to curb HMPV cases, steps up checks on visitors from China and Malaysia

The Indonesian government says HMPV is not a deadly virus and advises locals to maintain good hygiene.

Passengers at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, Indonesia. Photo: Xinhua
Asia travel

Kyushu, Japan, road trip offers orgy of onsen and panoramic views

Driving from Kumamoto to Beppu through the mountains of Kyushu brings chances to stay at traditional inns and relax in hot-spring baths.

Asia travel

Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival, where extreme body piercings bring blessings

Every autumn in Phuket, those chosen by the gods are impaled with spikes, swords and more in one of Thailand’s most unusual religious events.

Hong Kong economy

‘High hopes’: how Hong Kong can make waves in the cruise industry

Setting up exhibits at terminals and making sure cruise ships sail in a certain direction to maximise views are among suggestions.

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Cathay Pacific

2 Cathay passengers charged over scuffle on flight from Japan to Hong Kong

Woman from Hong Kong and another from mainland China arrested after altercation that allegedly involved throwing items at each other.

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A Cathay spokesman said the two passengers engaged in disruptive behaviour after the aircraft landed in Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong tourism

100,000 spectators expected at Hong Kong Lunar New Year float parade

Night parade will be held on the first day of the Year of the Snake, showcasing 55 performance groups, including K-pop band Kep1er.

China travel

Shanghai draws S Koreans in droves as China’s visa-free entry entices travellers

Even some less-visited places around Shanghai are gaining popularity, but the language barrier, pollution and internet censorship may still deter some visits.

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Nepal

Planning a helicopter tour of Everest? Nepal has some bad news for you

Officials say locals angry at the environmental impact of helicopter flights and loss of income from trekkers have threatened landing sites.

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A helicopter flies around the Everest region in Nepal last year. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | There’s more to attracting tourists than what is laid out in Hong Kong blueprint

Hong Kong government document on how to increase visitor numbers can only go so far in an industry that is constantly changing.

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Thailand

Boosted by Chinese visitors, Thai tourism nears pre-Covid levels

Thailand’s tourism surges with 26 per cent more visitors, driven by eased visa rules for Chinese tourists, boosting the economy.

Transport and logistics

China approves new airport in Guangdong to ease congestion woes

New facility in country’s largest province slated to process 30 million annual trips by 2035, 2.2 million tonnes of cargo per year by 2050.

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Airports in China’s southern province of Guangdong may see some congestion relief with the opening of a new facility. Photo: Edward Wong
Asia travel

Festivals are ‘not a show’, priest says in Japan tourism vs tradition row

Special seats giving premium views of festivals in places such as Kyoto, aimed at foreigners, stoke debate about tourism’s impact on culture.

A team carries a float in preparation for the Aomori Nebuta Festival, a summer fire festival in the northeastern prefecture of Aomori, Japan, in 2010. The sale of premium seats to such spectacles, marketed to foreigners, worries native Japanese. Photo: Shutterstock
Asia travel

Recap | Travel India, from Mysore’s yoga scene, to Mumbai’s glamour and a new wave of eco-friendly boutique hotels

India’s diverse travel experiences offer sustainable boutique hotels, yoga retreats, heritage crafts, glamour, history, scenic waterways and more.

Hong Kong society

Hongkongers can have string of 9 days off over Lunar New Year holiday

There are 17 public holidays in 2025 and residents can enjoy extended breaks if they take leave in between those dates.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hongkonger rams car into noodle shop in Japan after stepping on wrong pedal

Tourist tells local media she mistakenly stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake.

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The Hong Kong tourist had been trying to park in front of a soba shop in Izu city in Shizuoka prefecture. Photo: X/かんさつおもしろせいぶつ
Indonesia

Volunteers clean up Bali’s beach from ‘worst’ monsoon-driven trash

Hundreds of volunteers joined a clean-up as monsoon rains brought waves of plastic waste to the tourist-favoured beaches.

Locals and tourists participate in a beach cleanup event at Kedonganan Beach in Bali, Indonesia, on Saturday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong harbour boardwalk a step in right direction

Feature due to open by Lunar New Year is first phase in project that will provide recreation and enjoyment for Hong Kong public.

Asia travel

Will Japan’s hot spring culture be added to Unesco list in 2028?

A group of governors is lobbying to get the centuries-old Japanese onsen practice included on Unesco’s intangible cultural heritage list.

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