Britain’s Department for Transport has moved quickly to inoculate the peak holiday season against a mounting energy crunch triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In a press-release issued on 2 May, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirmed that emergency legislation will temporarily relax the strict “use-it-or-lose-it” rules that normally force airlines to operate
From tech-driven interactions to coastal and mountain hiking and in-depth sightseeing, Hong Kong tourism is being revitalized with fresh ideas during the five-day May Day holiday. The May Day holiday, running from May 1 to 5, is typically one of the busiest travel periods of the year. During this time, millions of Chinese travelers hit
As geopolitical tensions impact travel, the U.S. Department of State continues to actively update its travel advisories, from changes to travel warnings for five countries in a single day to a series of security alerts about attacks targeting U.S. citizens. Over the past week, the U.S. Embassy in London issued a new warning about threats
Destinations across China have rolled out a variety of cultural and tourism programs for the five-day May Day holiday, which started on Friday, as travelers embrace both short suburban getaways and long-distance trips. In Jiangxi Province, Shangrao has launched a sightseeing train linking scenic destinations including Mount Sanqing and Mount Guifeng, the latter recognized by
Slow Travel at The Hari Hong Kong Connects City and Nature The Hari Hong Kong is encouraging travellers to explore Hong Kong at a slower pace, highlighting experiences that combine urban discovery with access to nature. Located in Wan Chai, the hotel provides a base for extended stays, allowing visitors to explore both historic neighbourhoods
사진 확대 Shanghai, China. [Ensplash] Although the Labor Day holiday, China’s representative peak tourist season, has begun, demand for overseas travel has not risen as expected. The aftermath of instability in the Middle East, such as a surge in international flight cancellations, seems to affect the overall aviation and tourism markets. According to Chinese media
As the picturesque city of Hangzhou in east China’s Zhejiang Province welcomes a surge of tourists during the five-day May Day holiday, a squadron of intelligent traffic management robots has taken to the streets to assist with traffic management and visitor services. Starting Friday, the first day of the holiday, 15 smart traffic robots have
The Hari Hong Kong will celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10, with exquisite brunches and set dinners at Lucciola and Zoku, as well as afternoon tea at The Lounge and The Terrace. Italian restaurant Lucciola’s Mother’s Day Brunch features antipasti, sautéed black mussels, handmade pastas, mains such as roasted Vallespluga chicken, followed by desserts including the
Few places in the Sunshine State are as serene and idyllic as the picture-perfect Florida Keys. During a visit there, it’s possible to snorkel among sea turtles and dolphins, catch amazing sunsets, sip on tropical drinks and try so much key lime pie. With a plethora of open-air restaurants and outdoor activities, it’s also possible
US embassy in UK has advised citizens to avoids schools, churches, tourist locations and vary their travel routes. Published On 2 May 20262 May 2026 The United States embassy in London has issued a security alert telling its citizens in the United Kingdom to be cautious after the British government raised the national threat level
A surge in cross-border travel has swept through the Zhuhai Port of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge in south China during the five-day May Day holiday starting from Friday, as growing numbers of residents from the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao head to the mainland for leisure and tourism. Since April 29, or
A 36-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly groping two women at a popular photo-op location in Sai Wan after a quick-thinking Taiwanese tourist witnessed the assaults, filmed the second incident, and confronted the suspect on the spot. The incident, which gained attention after the tourist posted her video online, occurred at the well-known intersection
A military entourage for King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit April 30 to Arlington National Cemetery carried the United Kingdom’s national flag upside down, setting off pithy remarks in the British press. Photographs show that during the royal couple’s stop at the Virginia cemetery, the Union Jack’s red and white stripes were wrong side up.
The White House releases a behind-the-scenes look of King Charles III & Queen Camilla’s state visit. Hosted by President Donald Trump and Melania Trump, the royals were welcomed to the White House for events on April 27-28, 2026. Queen Camilla, King Charles III, President Donald Trump and Melania Trump stand in front of a framed
The start of the five-day May Day holiday is fueling a travel frenzy across China, as large crowds of tourists flock to destinations big and small nationwide to make the most of the break. The May Day holiday, running from May 1 to 5, is typically one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
As we gear up for the early May bank holiday, it finally feels like warm weather is here to stay. Parts of the UK will see temperatures of up to 25C on Friday May and 20C on Saturday. And you know what that calls for? A trip to the seaside, that’s what. Last week, we
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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has updated its travel warning for the United Kingdom after the UK government raised its terrorism threat level on Thursday. British authorities upped the terrorism threat level on 30 April from “substantial” to “severe”, meaning “an attack is highly likely in the next six months”. The raised
China’s Labor Day holiday kicked off with a nationwide travel surge on Friday as millions took to trains, highways, ferries, and flights to start their holiday journeys. Railway authorities estimated 24.8 million passenger trips nationwide on May 1 alone, with 2,070 extra trains added to meet travel demand. On the highways, the Ministry of Transport
Meeting at Hillsborough Castle, ministers from London and Dublin reaffirmed that any forthcoming digital-identity systems will be designed “in partnership” so that they do not undermine the centuries-old Common Travel Area (CTA) between the two states. The joint communiqué also floated a bilateral approach to hybrid cross-border working and updates to the UK-Ireland Double Taxation
