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A satellite image of El Paso International Airport taken on February 6. Photo: Planet Labs PBC/Reuters
United States

Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure due to Mexican cartel drones

The FAA lifted a 10-day airspace closure after mere hours, assuring the public the drone incursion was resolved and travel could continue.

Asia travel

Amazing detox at 5-star Desa Potato Head – from both wellness and Bali belly

Tourism

6 easy ways to make your 2026 holiday more sustainable and eco-friendly

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Assouline spotlights Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy’s chic Winter Olympics co-host

Co-hosting with Milan, the Italian ski resort is known as the Queen of the Dolomites and was a favourite of 1940s-60s English film star David Niven.

Last light on a mountaintop in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the northern Italian ski resort set to co-host the 2026 Winter Olympics with Milan. Photo: Handout
China travel

China’s visa-free waivers spark Korean travel boom, underpin tourism revival

Shanghai bookings surge as visitors flock to cosmopolitan streets and affordable dining, with analysts predicting the trend will spread inland.

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China travel

Here are 5 ways to enter China without a visa – by land, sea or air

With more countries joining the visa exemption list and more points of entry for other passport holders, travel to China has never been easier.

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Locals' Guide

Insider’s guide to Bengaluru: from flower markets to late-night bars

Lush parks, buzzing markets and a thriving music scene define the Silicon Valley of India.

The streets outside the KR (Krishna Rajendra) Market. Photo: Getty Images
Timepieces

Horology’s most storied addresses: watch museums, workshops and archives

These locales, from museums to brands’ own premises, are hallowed grounds for watch fans, giving them insights and a peek into timekeeping history.

Tourism

Steps from the Colosseum, virtual tour offers a peek inside ancient Roman house

The House of the Griffins and its frescoes can now be explored via an onsite virtual tour into otherwise off-limits underground areas.

Tourism

2026 travel trends: astrotourism, nostalgia trips and even more solo holidays

What does 2026 have in store for travel? Experts talk about dark sky gazing, trips that make us feel like children, solo cruises and more.

Cruise tourists on their way to visit the city of Palma in Mallorca after disembarking at the port. A growing awareness of overtourism is expected to shape holiday decisions in the coming years. Photo: Clara Margais/dpa
Tourism

7 travel tips for 2026 – one of them is to play board games with locals

Forget TikTok recommendations and soulless one-star restaurants; focus instead on the experiences you want to taste, drink, and enjoy.

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Snakes and Lattes, a board game cafe in Toronto, has many games on site. Play games in places like this to connect with locals when you are on your travels. Photo: Toronto Star via Getty Images
United States

End of the line: New York retires iconic MetroCard and embraces tap-and-go fares

December 31 is the final day to refill MetroCards after that New York City transitions to OMNY tap-to-pay via credit cards and smart devices.

China-Latin America relations

Brazil weighs visa-free entry for Chinese tourists and business travellers

Brazil saw nearly 80 per cent growth in Chinese tourists in 2024 and would join only two neighbours offering visa-free entry.

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Asia travel

6 of the best hotels in Chengdu from which to explore the city or mountains

Whether you’re going there for the pandas and city vibes, or the mountains and teahouses, these are the best places to check into in Chengdu.

The Shangri-La Chengdu stands by the city’s river. Photo: Handout
Tourism

Egypt’s Saint Catherine town is getting an overhaul. Not everyone is happy

A US$300 million project is under way to draw tourists to the biblical mountain town, but experts fear more harm is being done than good.

Saint Catherine’s Monastery, in South Sinai, Egypt, pictured in September 2016. Hotels and other large building projects under construction in the Saint Catherine valley as part of Egypt’s “Great Transfiguration” tourism megaproject are sparking outrage among locals and heritage experts alike. Photo: AFP
Asia travel

Top 10 travel trends for Hongkongers in 2026, from road trips to ‘romantasy’

Booking.com’s ‘Travel Predictions 2026’ survey also finds Hongkongers are seeking nature, thinking of their skin and open to robot help.

Aviation

Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption

The aviation giant has ordered immediate repairs to 6,000 of the aircraft, right around the busiest travel weekend of the year in the US.

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Trip Inspiration

Travel like Gen Z and try shoulder-season escapes from Seoul to Santorini

That sweet spot – when the tourist crowds have yet to descend or they have just left – is what travellers are now searching for.

Sunset on the Greek island of Santorini. Photo: Shutterstock
China travel

491,000 Japan-bound air tickets cancelled as China warns people to avoid travel

Lost ticket revenue could be in the billions of yuan, analyst says, as carriers brace for short-term capacity shifts if diplomatic tensions fail to ease.

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China travel

‘Interest surged’: Canada travel searches spike in China as group tours resume

Chinese travel platforms recorded a major uptick in Canada-related searches after Beijing ended a ban on group tours to the country.

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United States

US cuts over 1,000 flights due to shutdown, with Thanksgiving just weeks away

Forty airports are affected, including major hubs in Atlanta, Newark, Denver, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles.

People travel through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Friday, which marks day 38 of the government shutdown. Photo: Getty Images/AFP
Tourism

Follow the route of a Pan Am Clipper on a Caribbean cruise to Colombia

A nostalgic 28-day cruise on the MS Zuiderdam will call at ports across the Caribbean on its way to Colombia, before returning to Miami.

A 28-day Caribbean cruise follows the route of old Pan Am Clippers, long-distance planes from the 1930s. Photo: TNS
China travel

Editorial | Steps to make Hong Kong-mainland China travel more efficient are welcome

Recent measures underline Beijing’s awareness of the need to ease entry and exit restrictions which could hold back the pace of integration.

Luxury Hotels

10 independent luxury hotel chains to have on your radar

Italy’s Adler, France’s Airelles and Barrière, Britain’s The Hoxton, Palisociety from the US and Raas from India all offer hotels with a more individual and local vibe.

Food and Drinks

Michelin reveals how its guides make money. Are they still credible?

The French brand’s confirmation that it takes cash from tourism boards gives those who doubt its impartiality ‘ammunition’, an expert says.

Amber culinary director Richard Ekkebus (centre) and chef de cuisine Terry Ho (left) receive the restaurant’s award for its third Michelin star at the Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2025 awards ceremony at the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau on March 13, 2025.
Hong Kong tourism

Editorial | New cross-border driving scheme a win-win for Hong Kong and Guangdong

The arrangement for southbound drivers is a positive step towards travel convenience for mainland motorists and economic opportunities for Hong Kong.

The Zhuhai section of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge is pictured on June 12, 2020. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Tourism

Japan eyes boost from digital nomads despite overtourism crisis

Local authorities across Japan are stepping up efforts to attract more digital nomads, even as major cities grapple with tourist overload.

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Tourism

‘No flights, one backpack’ – a Hongkonger’s 20,000km overland odyssey

Kaylie Lau, 24, is travelling to more than 65 cities while shattering the stereotype of what a traditional backpacker looks like.

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