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Tourists are flocking to slopes such as at the Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort in northwestern Japan as the popularity of skiing and snowboarding increases. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Explainer | Ready for your next ski trip? How Hongkongers can stay safe on the slopes

Experts advise how to prepare for potential dangers after death of Chinese national from Hong Kong at Japanese resort.

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Travel Destinations

In-depth guide to Florida’s new Universal Epic Universe theme park

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Hong Kong tourism

Easter exodus bites hard as Hong Kong restaurants report 50% drop in business

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Malaysia

Will red tape snarl Malaysia’s concert hub plans to emulate Singapore?

Rights to host mega concerts came into stark focus last year after Singapore secured an exclusive deal with US superstar Taylor Swift.

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Taylor Swift performs in the US. Singapore was estimated to have earned up to US$500 million in tourism receipts from hosting six of her shows. Photo: Getty Images/TNS/AFP
Asia travel

Recap | The best of Bali, from iconic wildlife, laid-back Nusa Lembongan, world-leading beach clubs and more

Discover what makes Bali unique in five articles highlighting some of the holiday island’s top spots and other not-so-well-known hidden attractions beyond the usual tourist trail.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong resident found dead at Japanese ski resort after going snowboarding

Man, 38, had gone snowboarding alone at the Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort in Niigata prefecture and was later reported missing by friends.

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Asia travel

Hidden delights of Bangkok Noi, the real star of The White Lotus Season 3

Welcome to Bangkok Noi, home to city’s latest ‘it-temple’, Wat Suwannaram, and its magnificent murals, as featured in The White Lotus.

Siri Sala, a location for HBO TV series The White Lotus, is located on the Bangkok riverfront where guests can arrive by boat on their private pier. Photo: courtesy Siri Sala
Japan

Sex tourists flock to Japan’s red-light area, lured by weak yen, social media

Money pressures are forcing women to offer cheaper services, further adding to Kabukicho’s attraction, shelter says.

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Artificial intelligence

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.

Greater Bay Area

Macau’s most opulent lodging, The 13 Hotel and Casino, up for sale again

The 22-storey luxury property in Macau’s Coloane district was estimated last year to be worth US$309 million.

The striking red facade of The 13 Hotel and Casino. Photo: Handout
China travel

Russian tourists lift China’s beach resorts as visits surge

Sanya, long a favourite of Russian tourists, saw visits soar elevenfold last year as China’s visa-free policies begin to pay off.

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The number of Russian nationals visiting the southern Chinese resort city of Sanya has soared over the past year. Photo: Xinhua
Japan

Tokyo hotels face watchdog heat over data-sharing that may have inflated prices

A probe by the Japan Fair Trade Commission found pricing talks between hotel executives might have led to distorted market rates.

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Food and Drinks

A guide to Korean strawberries, from varieties to what makes them different

Why are South Korea’s strawberries now so popular in Southeast Asian locations like Hong Kong and Singapore? Here’s all you need to know.

Asia travel

Insiders guide on what to see, eat, do in Cambodia’s Phnom Penh

Rising from the ashes of its troubled past, the Cambodian capital now boasts coffee shops, hip bars, eateries and arts venues.

The Moonlight Pavilion at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. Photo: Getty Images
Asia travel

Shanghai’s riverside promenade The Bund offers perfect stopover stroll

An extended stopover on the way to your destination can be an exciting experience in itself, and China’s most European city is no exception.

Shanghai’s impressive skyscrapers viewed from The Bund promenade along the Huangpu River. Photo: AFP
Thailand

Viral video of topless tourist’s brawl with guards in Pattaya sparks probe

A video showed a shirtless tourist being knocked down with a single punch by a bouncer after the foreigner allegedly behaved inappropriately towards female bar staff.

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Hong Kong tourism

Surge in Chinese tourists in Bogota, says Colombian official in Hong Kong

At industry summit, tourism director of Colombia’s capital says over 20,000 Chinese visited in 2024, up from 1,000 annually a few years ago.

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Americas and the Caribbean

‘Horrifying’: US hijacker shot dead by passenger on Belize flight

Akinyela Sawa Taylor threatened the pilot, stabbed two passengers soon after the plane took off from the town of Corozal.

Tourists board a Tropic Air plane at the airport in Belize City on April 17. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property

Exclusive | Hong Kong pharmacy to become latest tenant on Russell Street amid rent slump

Annual rent in Causeway Bay shopping district has declined 46 per cent on average between 2018 and 2024, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

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Asia travel

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

Fancy hitting the fairways while on holiday? Here’s our rundown of the best publicly accessible golf courses in Asia.

Italy

4 dead in Italian cable car accident near Naples

The accident happened at Monte Faito. Italian media reports said one of the cables supporting the cabin had snapped.

Rescuers at the scene after a smashed gondola of the Mt. Faito cable car near Naples in southern Italy. Photo: AP
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s arts hub partners with Citybus to drive cultural tourism

Collaboration will include ticket packages for buses and museums and more frequent services during special events.

The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority and Citybus announced a new partnership to explore additional collaboration opportunities. Photo: Nora Tam
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

Discover captivating stories of the Star Ferry, from riots and inspiring leadership to stunning photographs and an uncertain future. Explore its legacy and modern struggles.

Japan

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

The move follows a video of a tourist in Nara’s main park kicking one of the animals, considered sacred in the ancient city.

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Tourists and deer at Todaiji Temple in Nara. Cases of deer abuse by visitors have led to more police patrols in the Japanese city. Photo: Shutterstock
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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