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AirAsia X to fly to Sapporo from October

AirAsia X Bhd, the leading long-haul low-fare airline, will commence four times weekly direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo, Japan from October 1. Its acting chief executive officer,...

A magical experience at Genting

There's nothing quite as comparable to a magic show to bring out the inner child in all of us, and Genting's “Superstars of Magic 4” promises to reignite the excitement and thrills of good...

Irish hotel gets heat for US$42 bottled water

A luxury hotel in Belfast is getting flak for their newly launched water menu that features dedicated water butlers and prices a single bottle of Canadian iceberg water at US$42 (RM160). Last...

The library hotel, Japan’s latest concept for tourists

In Japan, the latest trend welcoming tourists is a library hotel without rooms. The concept is set to launch in September. Have you always dreamed of staying in a library after hours? Japan has...

Russians most generous hotel reviewers, travel survey shows

Russian travellers are the most generous hotel reviewers, while tourists from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are proving to the toughest to please, according to an online survey by...

Haggling tips from around the world

With summer upon us, foreign exchange specialist Travelex has created a useful guide to help tourists barter to their best in countries where such a practice is common, sometimes even expected. A...

Must know facts about checked, carry-on baggage allowances for air travel in Europe

Maximum size and weight, additional pieces of carry-on baggage allowed, online baggage fee payment... Baggage policies can vary widely from one airline to another, making it difficult for...

AirAsia offers 20% off base fares for a week

The AirAsia and AirAsia X groups today announced a special 20% off base fares on seats and flights in a one-week exclusive offer as the countdown for the 300 millionth guest begins. The special...

Where wealthy travellers spend the most time

The bustling metropolis of Seoul, South Korea has topped a new survey ranking the luxury travel destinations that attract – and retain – wealthy tourists the longest. For the 2015 Luxury Travel...

Survey reveals world’s friendliest destinations

Australia, Italy, Mexico and the state of Florida have been voted among the friendliest destinations in the world in a newly released survey. For the TravelZoo report, more than 6,400...

Japan zoo takes on cockroach PR role

A Japanese zoo is trying to do the impossible – improve the image of cockroaches, putting on an exhibition of one of the world's most hated insects. With a whopping – and disgusting – 4,000...

Airbnb’s new programme may mean sleeping in the room next to your boss

Airbnb wants to reinvent the notion of business travel with the global expansion of a programme that would sleep colleagues in a private home under one roof, instead of a hotel room. After...

AirAsia to start KL-Maldives direct flights on October 22

AirAsia will commence three weekly Kuala Lumpur-Maldives direct flights starting October 22, 2015. In a statement today, the airline said the seats were now available for online booking at...

Nepal Airlines announces ‘buy two get one free’ offer on KL-Kathmandu route

Nepal’s state-owned airline company, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has announced a new attractive offer of ‘buy two get one free’ on Kuala Lumpur-Kathmandu sector to attract more...

Japan opens doors to world’s first hotel run entirely by robots

Japan has opened the doors to the world’s first automated, robot-staffed hotel, replacing people with pretty, lifelike lady humanoid receptionists and a bow tie-wearing, dinosaur concierge. At...

Ryanair to put flyers’ faces on the side of their planes

To mark its 30th birthday, low-cost carrier Ryanair has launched a new publicity stunt that involves emblazoning the faces of 30 flyers on the fuselage of the company's Boeing 737 aircraft. The...

TripAdvisor announces its Travellers’ Choice top attractions

Travel website TripAdvisor published its list of top attractions as part of its Travellers' Choice 2015 awards today, drawing from 533 major attractions in Asia, Canada, Europe, India, South...

New survey reveals hotel brands with highest guest satisfaction ratings

Want to rest assured of a comfortable, problem-free hotel stay? The results of a new hotel survey suggest booking a room either at The Ritz-Carlton or the Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham, two...

Disney gives sneak peek for planned China theme park

US entertainment giant Disney today unveiled details of its planned theme park in Shanghai, promising Chinese features and new attractions not found in its five other resorts. The Walt Disney...

Paperless, plastic-free, luxury green hotel to open in New York

A new luxury, eco-friendly hotel about to open its doors near New York’s Central Park will offer yoga mats in every room, a lobby farmstand, even a sand timer that gently encourages guests to...