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Nagoya seeks full-time ‘ninjas’ for tourism

Wanted: six full-time ninjas who have a way with words and can do backward handsprings. Pay: about US$1,600 (RM6,400) a month. Central Japan's Aichi prefecture said it is hiring full-time...

Singapore hotel chain makes first foray into Malaysia with Oasia Suites

Singapore-born hotel chain Far East Hospitality (FEH) has set its sights on Malaysia’s growing tourism industry with the opening of Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur, a business-cum-leisure hotel located...

Barbie, no warts and all, comes to Paris

For decades, Barbie has encouraged girls to reach for the stars, showing them through her endless reinventions that anything is possible. Now the girl who beat Neil Armstrong to the Moon has...

London top popular travel spot on Twitter in 2015

London has emerged the most popular travel destination on Twitter, according to a new report that looked at the number of times the world's most popular cities were tweeted along with the hashtag...

America’s first virtual reality roller coasters start rolling

On Saturday, Six Flags Over Georgia will officially open the new generation VR Roller Coaster ride to the public. Developed through a partnership with Samsung, the ride takes the park's...

Singapore still world’s most expensive city

Though Singapore may have retained its title as the world's most expensive city for the third consecutive year, other cities like Zurich, Hong, Kong, London and New York are quickly closing the...

9 useful apps for your trip to Japan

Navigating a foreign country is never easy be it the language barrier or a completely different terrain. From currency exchanges to subway maps, here are nine helpful apps to use the next time...

10 Oscar-winning films that inspire travel

Have you ever watched a film and thought, "Ah, I would like to visit that place"? From inspiring settings and landscapes to engaging stories and actors, there are some films that will bring you...

Hilton pilots robot concierge at hotel front desk

Hilton has put a child-sized robot concierge behind the front desk as part of a pilot project with IBM's supermachine, Watson. Named after Hilton's founder Conrad Hilton, "Connie" can be used...

The cheapest times for Malaysians to travel

Want to get the most bang for your buck when planning your travels? Skyscanner, a global travel search site, has revealed the cheapest times for Malaysians to book their flights in 2016 for the...

New York museum lets children discover Muslim culture

The United States may have seen an unprecedented anti-Muslim backlash in recent months, but one New York museum has challenged perceptions by teaching children about the wealth and diversity of...

Top TV series getting museum treatment in US

Some say television is experiencing a new golden era, and America's museums are putting those highly acclaimed shows on display, showcasing popular culture in their prestigious spaces in hopes of...

Orlando named best destination for spring break 2016

Orlando, Florida, has been named the number one destination for spring break this year, according to online booking site orbitz.com. A recent travel survey run by orbitz.com found that US...

Air France launches online travel guides

The French flag carrier is offering travelers a helping hand when planning upcoming escapades with a range of free online travel guides, available via travelby.airfrance.com. Not content with...

Disney announces 2 new ships for Cruise Line

The Walt Disney Company has announced that it plans to add two new ships to its Cruise Line fleet. They are set to be completed in 2021 and 2023. Each new ship will be approximately 135,000...

South Korea, Singapore nab top spot in world’s best airport ranking

Asia can claim bragging rights to being home to the world's best airports, with South Korea, Singapore, and China taking the top three spots in a new airport ranking. Results of the 2015...

Vaping banned on all flights to and from US

Attention smokers: the US has banned the use of e-cigarettes on all flights that travel to and from the country on both domestic and foreign carriers beginning next month. For smokers who...

Jelly-themed bouncy castle for adults opens in London

A super-sized jelly-themed bouncy castle made for adults has opened in London's Southbank, overlooking the famous Tower Bridge. The bouncy castle has been created in celebration of the launch...

Where Americans travelled to most in 2015

Las Vegas was the most popular domestic vacation spot for US travellers last year, while London outranked Paris and Rome to be the most popular international destination. That's according to...

Boeing aims to spiff up in-flight bathroom experience

Seeking to restore the sheen to the in-flight bathroom experience, Boeing is developing a "self-cleaning" toilet system to boost sanitation and battle unwelcome odours. The system can disinfect...