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

At 00:01 GMT on 25 February 2026 the United Kingdom pressed the ‘go-live’ button on its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) regime, ending the 10-month soft-launch phase that had allowed millions of visitors to board flights without the digital permit. From today, airlines, ferry companies and international rail operators are legally barred from carrying a non-visa

Passport Panic? What the UK’s New Rules Mean for Dual Nationals in the Gulf From February 25, 2026, the United Kingdom has implemented sweeping changes to its border entry system that are complicating travel for British citizens with dual nationality, including those living in the United Arab Emirates and other parts of the world. The

Photo: Gill Bonnett The significance of changes to United Kingdom entry requirements has only just been realised, a British travel correspondent says. Late last year, the British government announced anyone classed as a British citizen would soon need a valid UK passport to enter the country, or have to get a $1300 certificate in their

The United Kingdom’s electronic travel authorisation system has officially commenced operations as of Wednesday, requiring citizens from 85 nations, including the United States and Australia, to obtain digital permission before entering British territory. Whilst the government maintains the initiative will modernise border control procedures, the implementation has created considerable difficulties for dual nationals attempting to

Home » Hotels And Resorts In United States » The Plaza Hotel’s New Royal Tail Retreat Is Transforming High-End Travel Into A Five-Star Masterpiece That Is Strictly For The World’s Most Elite Pets Published on February 25, 2026 Image generated with Ai Situated on Central Park South, The Plaza Hotel in New York City has