Travel and leisure

Hong Kong Airport opens new terminal to compete against Singapore, Dubai

The terminal will eventually be home to 15 mostly budget carriers, including AirAsia, Hainan Airlines, Cambodia Airways, IndiGo, Bangkok Airways and Cebu Pacific.

S. Korea moves to ban recreational water activities at trending coastal ports

The authorities will impose fines of up to $420 for recreational water activities at fishing ports.

What to do in Ningxia, China’s underrated desert and wine destination

Within vastly different terrains lies Ningxia’s storied past – one shaped by conquest, trade routes and navigating life at the edge of the desert.

SIA increases number of flights to and from Amsterdam between August and October

SIA will now have 10 weekly services to Amsterdam, up from the current daily service.

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Why your flight is more likely to encounter turbulence or disruptions

Turbulence, which is forecast to be more frequent and unpredictable, poses cabin safety risks, particularly when passengers or crew are unbelted.

Your favourite thing to do on vacation is making travel worse

A flamingo in the sea on Renaissance Island, Aruba. Flamingos are not native to the country, but that does not stop throngs of tourists from flocking to the island to pose with them every year.

Ebola spreads across Congo as flights halted, supplies run low

Africa’s top public health official said the latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is being fought without one of the most important tools in epidemic response: vaccines.

Visitors to Thailand could face higher tourist arrival fee, minister says

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Ministry is currently considering two possible collection methods for the fee.

Tourists in Thailand plan for upcoming cuts to visa-free stays

Officials say they will limit how long visitors can stay on a country-by-country basis to prevent foreigners committing crimes.

Thailand defends visa-free rollback as fears over impact on tourism grow

The government will restore previous visa rules for affected countries, with most returning to stays of around 30 days.

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