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Smoke spews and lava flows from Sicily’s Mount Etna on Tuesday. Photo: Etna Walk via AFP
Natural disasters

Tourists rush to Mount Etna as it erupts, alarming Italian guides

Unruly locals and climbers in flip-flops are among the thousands trying to get a closer look at the volcano’s spectacular lava flows.

Accidents and disasters in China

Blackout at Terracotta Army museum prompts cultural safety review in China

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Hong Kong property

BTS bump? Hong Kong’s hotels set for bonanza from pop superstars’ world tour

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Luxury Hotels

Review | Upper House Chengdu blends Qing dynasty heritage with modern luxury

Formerly known as The Temple House, Swire’s urban sanctuary in Tai Koo Li pairs historic architecture with Michelin-starred teahouse dining.

Upper House Chengdu, formerly The Temple House, is the Chinese city’s go-to luxury hotel. Photo: Handout
Travel

6 ‘glowcation’ destinations for your next beauty and wellness fix

A trip built around a wellness treatment, beauty ritual or targeted pharmacy haul, ‘glowcations’ are trending throughout the travel world.

China's economic recovery

How China’s Zhangjiajie aims to revive a US$296 million loss-making tourist site

A 150,000-visitor opening offers an early signal, but analysts warn that lasting cash flow will require stronger products, local culture and tighter operations.

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China travel

China tops South Korea’s outbound travel charts as short-haul tourism surges

About 1.7 million South Koreans visited China in the first half of this year, up 16 per cent from the same period last year.

South Korean tourists pose for photos at the Bund in Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong property

The Peninsula Hong Kong and Tokyo set for HK$2.1 billion revamp

No timeline has been set, but the operator says it will minimise disruption while preserving the heritage of its iconic Hong Kong hotel.

South Korea

Flying to South Korea? Brace for 80-minute wait at Incheon immigration

Surging foreign visitors and understaffed counters spark chaos and congestion at the airport.

Banking & finance

Rare US-Japan intervention as yen hits 40-year low: what does it mean?

Washington steps in to save Tokyo’s weakened currency in first joint yen-buying action for almost 30 years, causing its value to surge.

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A notepad in front of US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent reads “To Do Buy Japanese Yen $5-10 bil” during a cabinet meeting on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Asia travel

‘Not the typical Bali’: little-known beach to host 5-day annual design fair

With its relatively undiscovered feel, Pengembak Beach is the perfect location for this year’s edition of Jia Curated, one co-founder says.

Pengembak Beach in Bali is a lesser-known beach on the island’s southeastern coast that will play host to Jia Curated 2026, an international design and cultural event, from August 13 to 17. Photo: Christopher Octav
China travel

How international hotel chains are expanding in China’s ‘approachable’ segment

Global hotel groups are expanding into China’s midscale segment as price-sensitive travellers seek value without sacrificing brand trust.

Hong Kong economy

Mainland transit gives Hongkongers option for Europe trips amid Middle East war

Industry leaders expect more Hongkongers to choose Europe via mainland transit, but warn cheaper fares may be offset by higher fuel charges.

Hong Kong society

From meteorites to Monet: Shenzhen’s new museums draw Hongkongers beyond dining

Museum-goers say Shenzhen’s new cultural venues offer exhibitions and scale hard to find in Hong Kong.

The Shenzhen Natural History Museum boasts 35,200 square metres of exhibition space. Photo: Elson Li
Aviation accidents

Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13 people on sightseeing flight

Local media ‌said ‌the plane ⁠was carrying 11 ⁠passengers and 2 pilots when it crashed near the Nazca Lines archaeological site on Saturday.

One of the geoglyphs etched into a slope at the Unesco Nazca Lines world heritage site in the Peruvian desert. On Saturday, a tourist plane visiting the archaeological site crashed, killing all 13 passengers and crew, police said. Photo: Peruvian Ministry of Culture / AFP
Pakistan

Noted Nepali climber Nirmal Purja among 10 dead in Pakistan avalanche

Record-breaking mountaineer Purja and the 9 other climbers – from China, Nepal, Pakistan, Oman and the US – had been missing since Thursday.

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Hong Kong society

Going Dutch: why taste of Hong Kong-style milk tea is Black and White

Black and White brand of full-cream evaporated milk was created for the Hong Kong market in the 1940s and has been a favourite ever since.

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South Korea

BTS concert drives South Korea’s Busan foreign tourist numbers to record high

Busan welcomed more than 2.42 million foreign visitors between January and June – a 43.9 per cent jump compared to the same period last year.

K-pop band BTS performs during the World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong transport

Revamped Huanggang checkpoint needs Hong Kong airport bus link, experts say

Bus service from border crossing to Hong Kong airport would greatly benefit tourists, lawmaker says.

International Property

Foreign US home buying down 14% as Chinese lead high-end market

The drop in foreign homebuyer activity mirrors the decline in international visitors and tourists to the US, says realty group.

United States

US man hikes out of mountains for help after being impaled by trekking pole

The 44-inch (112cm) steel-tipped pole passed through the flesh beneath his left arm, missing any vital organs, and protruded from his back.

Mystic Lake is seen from the Phantom Creek Trail in the Beartooth Mountains on Monday. Photo: David Cifaldi via AP
US-Cuba relations

Cuba says nearly three-quarters of hotels have shut as travel plunges

Havana details scale of industry collapse for the first time amid severe economic crisis and energy blockade.

A bicycle taxi decorated with a US flag passes in front of the Havana Capitol. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Yacht travel scheme makes waves but can Hong Kong cash in on marine economy?

Boat owners and maritime experts say Hong Kong must seize the opportunity to upgrade marine infrastructure to attract mainland yachts.

Asia travel

Could we see BTS, Blackpink, Exo and Stray Kids at the same Korean festival?

‘Fanomenon’, a South Korean mega-event planned for December 2027, will feature artists from all four of K-pop’s biggest entertainment labels.

Hong Kong society

‘I was so touched’: Hongkongers in quake-hit Japanese city help each other

Travel operator also reveals tour group from Hong Kong is safe and departing for next destination.

A shopping centre damaged by the quake. Photo: EPA/Jiji Press
Cambodia

Cambodia’s tourism slump leaves Angkor Wat eerily quiet

Tourist arrivals have collapsed by nearly 50 per cent this year, forcing local operators to rethink Cambodia’s entire pitch.

Restoration work is seen on a balustrade at the Angkor Wat temple complex in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, on July 20. Photo: ANA/Xinhua
Extreme weather

France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives

Authorities have evacuated about 220,000 people, including tourists, in France, while in Spain around 100,000 have been told to seek shelter.

Indonesia

Video | Bali run club accused of excluding locals

Club organisers, who have since fled Bali, are blacklisted from entering Indonesia.

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