Hong Kong’s Immigration Department is preparing for one of the busiest long-weekends since the city scrapped pandemic curbs. In a notice issued late on 31 March, officials forecast some 6.44 million trips through the SAR’s seven land, sea and air control points between Thursday, 3 April and Tuesday, 7 April, coinciding with the Easter and

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On Tuesday, people in many Asian countries began celebrating the Lunar New Year. It’s an important holiday in these countries, and many people travel to be with their families. This year, several religions also celebrate important holidays in the same week, and there’s even a solar eclipse. The Lunar New Year is celebrated in many

China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) is bracing for an unprecedented swell of cross-border traffic during the upcoming Qingming Festival long-weekend (4–6 April). In a notice issued late on 1 April, the agency forecast more than 2.3 million inbound and outbound movements per day—an 11.1 percent jump on last year. The spike will be fuelled by

You feel happy when you meet Viveka Bratt and Hans (Hasse) Bratt Hernberg, they’re quick to laugh, yet have a great depth to them. Viveka and Hasse met in 2001 at Klara Church in Stockholm. It took them exactly 38 minutes to decide that they were meant for each other and that they would get

WTTC outlines measures to diversify markets and rebuild visitor demand Hong Kong can strengthen its position as an international tourism destination by focusing on key source markets and broadening its appeal, according to new research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The report, Travel & Tourism in Hong Kong SAR, China: Recovery, Gaps,

The last known shipment of jet fuel from the Middle East to the UK is expected to arrive this week, showing the fast impact of the Iran war on airlines and travellers. The fuel is coming on the Libyan-flagged vessel Maetiga vessel and is expected to reach the UK around Thursday from Saudi Arabia, according

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King Charles and Queen Camilla will travel to the United States for a state visit with US President Donald Trump amid mounting tension between Washington and Europe over the Iran war. It will be the first time in nearly 20 years that a monarch has paid a state visit to the US, with the king

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American flyers still smarting from interminable airport security lines are about to get another shock. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A looming global jet fuel shortage is expected to hike the cost of air travel and reduce flight schedules, as airlines look to offset rising

A new study has revealed just how important dogs are to UK holidaymakers, with more than two-thirds saying they would consider cancelling a trip if they could not take their pet along. The research, carried out by Parkdean Resorts, comes as demand for dog-friendly breaks continues to rise. Searches for “dog friendly holidays” have increased

The United Kingdom has entered a new phase of border control in 2026, expanding and enforcing its Electronic Travel Authorisation requirement for short‑stay visitors from more than 50 visa‑exempt countries worldwide. Get the latest news straight to your inbox! ETA Scheme Moves From Pilot To Full Enforcement Publicly available information shows that the UK’s Electronic

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The King and Queen will carry out a controversial state visit to the US late next month, followed by a visit by the King to

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Donald Trump has warned Keir Starmer that the “US won’t be there to help you any more, just like you weren’t there for us” in his

Listen to this article Estimated 1 minute The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. King Charles and Queen Camilla will make a state visit to the United States this spring, Buckingham Palace has announced. The

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Home » ASIA » StarCruises Expands Regional Cruise Options with 3-Night Hong Kong Sailings Offering a Perfect Blend of City Culture and Island Escapes Published on March 31, 2026 Image generated with Ai StarCruises is enhancing short-duration cruise options in Asia with the introduction of new 3-night itineraries aboard the Star Voyager, connecting Hong Kong