China is bracing for a surge in cross-border travel as the May Day holiday approaches, with major airports across the country seeing a steady influx of passenger traffic. Daily passenger flows nationwide during the May Day holiday, running from May 1 till 5, are expected to average 2.25 million and the single-day peak is projected

With visitor numbers set to spike during China’s five-day Labour Day break, the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong (TIC) has released an unprecedented traffic-management blueprint covering 14 of the city’s most popular tourist spots. The measures—jointly devised with the Transport Department, Police and attraction operators—will apply from 1 to 5 May and are intended

King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down in Washington, D.C. today, April 27, for their first state visit as British monarchs. Their visit coincides with America’s Semiquincentennial, the nation’s 250th anniversary. Unlike the six-day, seven-state grand tour Charles’s mother, Queen Elizabeth, made 50 years ago for the bicentennial, Charles and Camilla’s visit will last four

Taiwanese single malt whisky Kavalan has partnered with SipWell Brands to enhance its presence in the UK travel retail sector. Kavalan hopes to increase its presence at key UK airports as part of the SipWell partnership The new partnership is part of Kavalan’s ongoing global expansion and builds on its strategy of collaborating with specialist

HONG KONG (April 28, 2026) – In a city famed for its pace and density, The Hari Hong Kong is encouraging travellers to slow down and stay longer, by revealing Hong Kong’s lesser-known side where historic streets give way to scenic hillside hiking trails. As global travellers increasingly embrace slow travel, prioritising deeper, more immersive

The Transport Department has stepped up coordination with local and cross-boundary public transport operators to enhance services during the upcoming Mainland Labour Day Golden Week, as increased passenger flows are expected across Hong Kong and its border crossings. The department said arrangements have been made to facilitate travel for both residents and visitors, with major

Interdepartmental working group on festival arrangements releases latest information and appeals to public and visitors to plan cross-boundary trips early during Mainland’s Labour Day Golden Week The interdepartmental working group on festival arrangements, led by the Chief Secretary for Administration, released the following latest information today (April 28) on the traffic and public transport arrangements

There was a time when bringing a pet on a trip meant arranging care back home. You had no choice but to rely on friends, family, or paid sitters and hope everything would go smoothly. But ever since airlines changed their approach and opened their cabins to animals, traveling has become more inclusive for many

Published On 27 Apr 202627 Apr 2026 Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in the United States for a four-day trip, a tour that has taken on even greater prominence after the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting and amid acrimony between the close allies. The state visit on Monday afternoon, by far

Washington — King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in the U.S. on Monday for their first visit as monarchs. The trip, marking the 250th anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence, comes at a fraught time for the U.S.-U.K. relationship. It’s not clear how their plans may be affected by additional security considerations

Do you have your summer plans locked in? Did you book your holidays months and months in advance? Well good for you. While the rest of us try are still trying to agree on destinations in the group chat and scramble for good deals, you can sit back, relax and start thinking about your winter trips

Interdepartmental working group on festival arrangements releases latest information on cross-boundary passenger traffic estimation and arrangements for Labour Day Golden Week of the Mainland The interdepartmental working group on festival arrangements, led by the Chief Secretary for Administration, released the following information today (April 27) on the latest situation and arrangements for the upcoming Labour

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are travelling to the US for what is anticipated to be the most significant overseas visit of his reign to date. The state visit coincides with the 250th anniversary of the US declaring independence and the original 13 colonies breaking away from British rule under King George III. Recommended

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’s US state visit has “all appropriate security measures” in place, Britain’s ambassador to the US has said following what the White House has

Security is on high alert after a gunman opened fire outside the Hilton hotel where President Donald Trump and the first lady were attending the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson told various news outlets Sunday that talks were in place to determine if the shooting would impact King Charles’ visit to the

After last night’s shooting, security for King Charles will likely be upped (Picture: Reuters) King Charles’ state visit to the United States is set to go ahead in just a few days, but security measures for the royal are under review after the shooting in Washington DC last night. An apparent would-be assassin stormed a

The King is being “kept fully informed of developments” after the incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner last night. Picture: Getty Buckingham Palace has released a statement ahead of the King and Queen’s state visit to the US following another assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Security concerns over the royals’ upcoming four-day visit are