The event introduced the airline’s upcoming direct route between Hong Kong and Phu Quoc, scheduled to launch on May 22. Sun PhuQuoc Airways will operate five weekly flights on the route as part of its broader international expansion strategy following market growth in Taiwan, mainland China, and South Korea. The airline also appointed OpenSky as
Tourists buy duty-free goods at a store in Haikou, Hainan province, during the May Day holiday. SU BIKUN/FOR CHINA DAILY China”s consumption vitality burst during the recently concluded May Day holiday, with the sales revenue of related sectors growing by 14.3 percent year-on-year, indicating a further release of consumption potential, according to value-added tax invoice
London Heathrow—Europe’s busiest hub for corporate travel—warned passengers on Friday, 8 May, that a “small number” of flights have been cancelled or delayed after several Gulf states again closed segments of their airspace in response to regional tensions. For mobility managers needing emergency visa extensions or alternative entry documentation, VisaHQ can streamline applications with its
No matter where I go, I always get the same things. I may be a huge fan of travel and adventure. Trying new things, doing things I am afraid of. There is an excitement in that. However, when it comes to food and drink, I am a man of routine. I love red meat and
Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA The recent reopening of Cathay Pacific’s The Wing First Class lounge in Hong Kong might look like a simple refurbishment story, but it’s the latest salvo in a global airline-lounge race. The details in The
With its South Parade Piers, rows of colourful beach huts and cobbled streets, Southsea brims with British retro seaside charm. But, to be worthy of a place on Time Out’s list of the UK’s best seaside towns to visit, it needs a little more to it than that. Sure enough, Southsea has also got fascinating historical landmarks,
You’ve done everything you possibly can to ensure your trip goes smoothly – booked your train to arrive at the airport hours ahead of boarding, put all your documents in separate pouch, arranged pick-up on the other side. Then, at the final hurdle, you hear that your flight has been delayed and all of your meticulous planning
The Guangdong–Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone took a decisive step toward a paper-less border on 7 May when authorities activated facial-recognition-based “Smart Immigration Clearance” at all one-stop joint-service vehicle lanes in Hengqin Port. The system, jointly developed by Macao’s Public Security Police Force, Zhuhai border inspectors and the Hengqin economic bureau, allows pre-registered drivers and passengers
A London jury on 7 May convicted Peter Wai, a UK Border Force officer, and Bill Yuen, a former Hong Kong policeman, of helping China’s Ministry of State Security monitor Hong Kong pro-democracy activists in Britain. Prosecutors described the pair’s activities—surveillance, harassment and data gathering on exiled campaigners—as an unprecedented case of “transnational repression” involving
From American car icons like the Corvette and Cobra, to the most famous oval in the racing world and Art Deco beauties, to the early days of mass motorization in the USA – America’s premier automobile museums have something to offer for every enthusiast. Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, Auburn, Indiana For anyone who loves
Australians love a road trip almost as much as we love our furry friends. They’re considered part of the family, and few want to leave them behind while on a holiday. But in Australia, the two don’t always co-exist well. Between long stretches of road without a suitable place for pups to stretch their legs
Visitors pose for photos at night nearby the Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, Hubei province. (XU LIN / CHINA DAILY) Over the just concluded five-day May Day holiday, more than 300 million inter-regional trips were made across China each day. Chinese consumers are on the move, and their wallets are moving with them, but in
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry. May 8, 2026 OPIS China’s TOPCon cell prices held steady in the first week of May amid weak trading activity, as China entered a week-long Labor Day holiday
Pet owners need to keep some things in mind for a safe trip with animals or be ready to face fines, according to an expert. Make sure you don’t fall into the common traps If you’re travelling with pets, a simple mistake can lead to fines(Image: Getty Images/Stock Photo) If your summer travel plans include
By Hoang Vu  May 7, 2026 | 10:11 pm PT People crossing a street during busy evening traffic in central Hong Kong. Photo by AFP A 69-year-old American woman died after falling from a hotel in Hong Kong, with at least seven people injured in the incident. The incident occurred at Hotel Indigo Hong Kong
Findings from a February-March 2026 pulse survey conducted by the British Educational Travel Association (BETA) highlight “growing pressure” on inbound youth travel to the UK this year. The survey gathered responses from 211 international buyers and agents responsible for organising youth group travel to the UK, including school groups, educational tours, and language programmes. Just
An American tourist has died after plunging from the 29th floor of a Hong Kong boutique hotel on Monday – and seven people on the ground were also injured. The woman, only identified as a 69-year-old, fell to her death just after 9 a.m. after going to the pool deck of the Hotel Indigo Hong
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Travel plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States—and for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow—face fresh uncertainty after Unite the Union opened strike ballots on 6 May 2026 covering almost 900 workers at Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports. The ballots close on 21 and 28 May, teeing up potential walk-outs during the
Pet owners and veterinary professionals in the Channel Islands have voiced concerns over rising costs and added inconvenience because of recent changes to the documentation required for travelling with animals to Europe. Under updated EU regulations, now enforced by the UK, previously issued EU pet passports expired in April. As a result, islanders must now
