Skip to main content

Asia

Sri Lanka's Sigiriya rock
Cyclone prompts FCDO travel warning for Brits in Sri Lanka
Several spells of showers will occur in the Northern provinces of the country from 10 May
Screenshot_2023-05-09_at_11_MBrowse.13.23.png
Miss World contest investor plans to start UK airline
The co-owner of the Miss World beauty contest plans to start an airline in the UK
Sri Lanka's Sigiriya rock
Kuoni eyes Sri Lanka growth through in-destination conference
The brand’s upcoming conference aims to develop sales expertise to one of its core destinations
The virus has spread to more than 15 countries (Credit: Chuttersnap / Unsplash)
China eases Covid-19 testing rules for all travellers
Those visiting the country must undertake a lateral flow/rapid antigen test – instead of a PCR test – 48 hours before boarding a flight
Vietnam Airlines jet
Vietnam Airlines to resume daily LHR services from October
The airline’s general manager for the UK and Ireland said on Friday (28 April) that re-establishing the connection was a “key priority” for Vietnam Airlines
Japan's iconoc Mt Fuji is a hightlight of the programme (Credit: Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours)
Japan poised to end all remaining Covid travel restrictions
Requirement to provide evidence of vaccination against Covid-19, or a recent negative test for the virus, will end on Saturday (29 April)
Dragon Boat
Why Hong Kong is ready to come roaring back
From new cultural attractions to charming historic neighbourhoods, Hong Kong Tourism Board’s UK chief says visitors will find plenty to pique their interests.
Virgin has just marked 20 years of flying to Shanghai
Virgin Atlantic to relaunch daily London-Shanghai services
The restart marks the post-Covid return of all of the airline’s routes, with Shanghai the final to be reinstated
Thailand dropped all Covid-related restrictions in October
Thailand and Australia leading rebound for Pacific Asia region
Agent bookings during Q1 up 20% year-on-year according to new data from Pata UK and Ireland
InsideJapan_Kyoto_cherry_blossom.jpg
InsideJapan predicts 2023 to be its 'busiest-ever year'
InsideJapan carried around 2,000 guests across self-guided trips and small group tours during the cherry blossom season
wendy_wu.jpg
Wendy Wu Tours to resume China trips next month after three years
The tour operator’s owner, Wendy Wu, said on Thursday (20 April) bookings to China had gone up by almost 60% during March and April following the reopening of borders
ANI_Thailand_MPreview._-_Resort_-_Dining_Pavilion_and_Pool.jpg
The Thailand resort that puts community at its heart
Ani Thailand is putting a whole new meaning to all-inclusive private buyouts that will appeal to culturally minded clients
InterContinental_Rome_Ambasciatori_Palace_METhumb._resized.jpg
New IHG hotels lined up for Nepal and Rome
IHG Hotels & Resorts inks partnership with Shangri-La Hotel & Resort Group to manage four new Nepal hotels and opens two hotels in Rome this spring.
Belmond to axe UK leg of the Orient Express owing to Brexit
Belmond to axe UK leg of the Orient Express owing to Brexit
London-Folkestone portion of the legendary joined set to be scrapped due to difficulties caused by Brexit and upcoming biometric checks
Seabourn Encore will sail a 15-day voyage along the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea from Lisbon to Athens
Seabourn reveals new Caribbean, Asia and Middle East sailings for 2024/25
The schedule includes returns to Abu Dhabi, Jamaica’s Port Antonio and the Columbian city of Santa Marta
Princess Cruises to offer longest ever sailing with 116-day world cruise
Princess Cruises to offer longest ever sailing with 116-day world cruise
The voyage will take place on Princess Cruises’ Island Princess, sailing over 33,500 nautical miles, visiting 51 destinations in 26 countries and six continents.
Aman Residences Tokyo and-Janu, part of the Toranomon Azabudai development
Back on track: new ways to experience Tokyo as Japan gets back to business
After a prolonged closure, Tokyo has much to shout about, from new hotels to the coolest toilets in the world
Four_Seasons_Resort_Bali_at_Sayan_Exterior_2_METhumb.jpg
Q&A: Ground-breaking Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan at 25 - designer John Heah discusses its creation
When it opened in a backpacker’s haunt, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan turned the idea of luxury hotels on its head
Japan's Mount Fuji (Credit: Saga)
Japan confirms date for removal of final Covid requirement
Japan will end all Covid traveller restrictions next month, making it one of the last nations to allow free movement again
The newly renovated Malinga Kanda villa from Eden Villas, near Galle
10 new experiences and properties to help you sell Sri Lanka
Discover 10 ways to tempt luxury travellers to the compact paradise of Sri Lanka, from newly-opened hiking routes to dazzling properties
Bulgari_Hotel_Tokyo_63_BHTokyo_Suite_06_METhumb.jpg
Skyscraper-top Bulgari Hotel Tokyo becomes the group’s eighth property
Views from 40 floors up and Italian-meets-Japanese decor grace the new Bulgari Hotel Tokyo, the collection’s eighth hotel worldwide.
Mumbai is an economic hub in India
Vistara to ramp up Heathrow presence with Mumbai route
Five-times-weekly service to get under way in June
The importance for travel brands to utilise TikTok has grown rapidly (Image credit: Solen Feyissa/Unsplash)
The destinations making a comeback according to the UK's TikTok habits
New data shared exclusively with TTG reveals which destinations are on an upward trend according to the video sharing app
Air China.jpg
Air China to restart Gatwick flights this weekend
Chinese carrier to operate four-times-weekly Gatwick-Beijing service from 1 April, rising to daily later in the month