The Chinese New Year of the Horse kicked off at a restaurant in Richmond, BC with good news about tourism to Asia, at a dinner presented by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and Korean Air. While dining on a multi-course meal at the Fortune Terrace Chinese Restaurant, invited travel advisors learned that Hong Kong is

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Passengers Left Stranded Across Asia in Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos, Taiwan, and Hong Kong After Batik Air, AirAsia, Jetstar, United Airlines, and More Cancel Over 50 Flights Disrupting Travel to Jakarta, Bali, Singapore, Sydney, San Francisco, and More Key Routes – New Update Published on February 27, 2026 Image generated with

This photo shows two of the suspected illegally imported cats seized by Hong Kong Customs at the Lo Wu Control Point, on Feb 26, 2026. (HKSAR GOVERNMENT) HONG KONG – A cross-border travel for three beautiful furry animals met a sour end on Thursday when officials discovered the cats bundled inside a rucksack. Valued at

Home » TOURISM NEWS » China Joins Japan, Taiwan, United States, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore and Philippines in Driving Jeju’s Travel Revival as Korean Air, Jeju Air and Asiana Relaunch Incheon–Jeju Route — Lotte Hotels, Shilla and Marriott Prepare for a Tourism Boom After 10 Years Published on February 27, 2026 Image generated with Ai

Hong Kong’s Immigration Department has quietly removed one of the biggest pain-points for sponsored employees and their employers. From 1 March 2026, assignees admitted under six core visa categories—including the General Employment Policy (GEP), Mainland Talents & Professionals (ASMTP), the Science & Technology Talent Admission Scheme, the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme and the popular Arrangement

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Germany’s Lufthansa Reinforces Its Shanghai And Hong Kong Footprint While Reworking Frankfurt–Beijing Connectivity And Expanding Air China Alliance — A Major Shift In Europe–China Travel You Shouldn’t Ignore Published on February 27, 2026 Image generated with Ai Lufthansa Strengthens Shanghai And Hong Kong Strategy With New Greater China

Home » TOURISM NEWS » Singapore, China, Malaysia, Hong Kong And South Korea Drive A New Era Of Smart Travel As Marina Bay, Sentosa And Jewel Changi Embrace AI-Powered Mobile Payments — What Global Travellers Should Watch Next Published on February 27, 2026 Image generated with Ai In a major boost for Singapore’s tourism economy,

The Hong Kong Government’s 2026/27 Budget, delivered on 25 February, pledges continued support for new air-service agreements and confirms that the long-awaited departure level of Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 2 will open in May. Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) says the facility will lift the hub’s capacity from 75 million to 90 million passengers

Home » TRAVEL NEWS » United Kingdom Travel Alert New Passport Validity Rules, ETA Changes and Costly Mistakes That Could Cancel Your 2026 Holiday! Published on February 27, 2026 Image generated with Ai Travellers across the United Kingdom planning holidays in 2026 are being urged to check their passport expiry dates immediately. Updated travel procedures,

Published on February 26, 2026 Image generated with Ai As the Lunar New Year festivities unfolded across the globe, HK Express recorded a notable 15% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic, solidifying its status as one of Asia’s fastest-growing carriers. Over 280,000 passengers were flown during the peak period, with Hong Kong’s robust outbound and inbound

Customers line up to purchase gold jewelry at a gold shop in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang Province, on February 26, 2026. Photo: VCG China’s retail sector maintained relatively fast growth during the nine-day Spring Festival holiday that concluded on Monday, with the average daily retail sales of gold, silver and other jewelry products rising 33.4

Effective February 25, 2026, the UK has begun strictly enforcing the requirement for individuals travelling to the UK to have obtained digital “permission to travel”. Therefore, everyone (except British and Irish citizens and some other exempt categories who meet defined eligibility criteria) wanting to travel to the UK will need a “permission to travel”. Carriers

Published on February 26, 2026 Image generated with Ai In a significant development aimed at enhancing international relations and boosting tourism, China has announced the addition of Canada and the United Kingdom to its list of visa-free countries. This new policy means that nationals from these two countries can now enter China for short stays

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Jetstar Japan Adds New Route with Daily Flights from Tokyo Narita to Hong Kong on Eco-Friendly A320, Enhancing Connectivity – All You Need to Know Published on February 26, 2026 Image generated with Ai Jetstar Japan has expanded its network by launching a new route between Tokyo Narita (NRT) and

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Travel Disruption Hit South Korea as Korean Air and China Airlines Cancel Three New Flights Affecting Routes to Hong Kong, Cheongju, and More Key Destinations in Asia Published on February 26, 2026 Image generated with Ai Travelers in South Korea are currently facing unexpected disruptions as a total of three

Home » ASIA » Explore How Hong Kong is Securing Its Aviation Future As AAHK Welcomes Budget Plans for Expanded Air Services and Global Connectivity Strengthening Its Travel Hub Status Published on February 26, 2026 Image generated with Ai Hong Kong is ramping up its efforts to fortify its position as a leading international aviation

Effective Wednesday, February 25 2026, every traveller to the United Kingdom who previously entered visa-free must now hold an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) approved before boarding. Carriers have been instructed to deny boarding to passengers – including those transiting – who cannot show a valid ETA, e-visa or British/Irish passport (khaleejtimes.com). The £16 digital permit

Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus has updated its ‘travel between Ireland and the UK’ policy, effective immediately, to require all passengers—including Irish citizens—to present a passport or Irish passport card. Driving licences and other photo IDs are no longer accepted. For non-British/Irish nationals the airline will also refuse boarding unless the traveller’s passport shows as linked

Czech tourists and business travellers heading to the United Kingdom will soon need to complete an online application before they board the plane. On 25 February the British government confirmed that its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system is now being rolled out to EU nationals, with Czechs in the next wave. The ETA is