Tourism

Weekend Trip

New resort 90 minutes from S’pore: Is Movenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon worth a family trip?

The pool at Sonada Beach Club,Movenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon, overlooks the beach, giving guests a choice between a swim and a day by the sea.

CDL Hospitality Trusts Q3 net property income rises 7.1% to $36.7 million

Revenue rose 4.1% to $72 million, from $69.2 million previously.

Rome’s mayor rules out ‘Venice-like’ entrance fee for tourists

Rome, a destination since ancient times, has no plan to block access, the mayor said.

South Korea sets new record for foreign tourist arrivals

South Korea saw a 21.5% increase in tourist arrivals from January to September 2026 compared to a year earlier.

Seoul’s zombie-themed bus tour sparks online buzz

An actor dressed as a zombie leans towards a passenger aboard a bus during the Seoul City Tour Tiger Bus Zombie Attack event on Oct 21.

US visitor visa refusal rate for South Koreans jumps to nearly 25%

South Korean Foreign Ministry officials suggested that tighter screening amid heightened political debate over immigration in the US may have contributed to the increase.

Hong Kong looks to profit from Halloween ghosts and zombies during longer festivities

People wearing Halloween costumes in Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong on Oct 24.

Hotels spring up in Osaka’s Shinsekai district amid foreign tourism boom

Hotel operators are enticing guests with flashy interiors, unusual accommodations and walking tours.

Weekend Trip

Seaside kampung meets luxury resort at Tanjong Jara Resort, Terengganu

Tanjong Jara Resort in Terengganu, Malaysia blends traditional architecture with modern luxury.

Rain or shine, Japan’s ‘dancing salaryman’ can’t stop grooving

Toru Utsumi has won more than a million fans on TikTok and Instagram with short, fancy-free videos that poke fun at Japan’s buttoned-down corporate culture.

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