WASHINGTON (AP) — US diplomats travel to Syria for first time since Assad's fall, including hostage negotiator seeking info on Austin Tice.
After travelling to Tokyo for meetings, Yoshiki Kojima's IT company employees crash out in a capsule hotel, as a tourism boom makes regular rooms too pricey for business trips.But that is also raising prices for Kojima's staff and other Japanese business travellers.
STORY: China’s holiday travel rush got into full swing Tuesday. The 40-day Spring Festival saw airports and trains stations packed with travelers. After a total 8.4 billion trips last year, authorities predict 2025 will see a record 9 billion domestic journeys. But this year’s festival comes with China’s economy in the doldrums. It’s struggling to recover from years of pandemic lockdowns, and a prolonged property slump. All that had some asking if the traditional travel rush could go quiet. At Beijing railway station, travellers were largely optimistic. This man says the mood in his home town is good, with holiday decorations going up. A student says they're hopeful an improving economy will boost their quality of life over the coming year. But officials may not be so sanguine. The government has rolled out a series of stimulus measures in recent months in a bid to boost demand. That includes interest rate cuts and expanded trade-in schemes for consumer goods. Travel demand at least seems to be holding up, with records expected across all modes of transport. Train trips are forecast to hit 510 million, with 90 million plane trips predicted - both being all-time highs.
Japan is a country of contrasts. Futuristic 3D billboards soar beside centuries-old temples, while hordes of pedestrians flood the streets at pace, yet halt obediently at colossal crossings. The best kind of Japanese holiday embraces these contrasts – the old and new, the fast-paced and the zen – equally, and with gusto.
Cargo loads for SIA Group rose 13.6% y-o-y, driven by a boost in perishables traffic with China lifting its ban on Australian live rock lobster imports ahead of Lunar New Year.
Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like Kyoto.Japan has long been a "bucket list" destination for many people, said Naomi Mano, president of hospitality and events company Luxurique.
Kyoto city plans to hike lodging tax for hotels and other accommodations
Amid calls for 50 cent fares and ticketless public transport, critics say the free tram zone’s huge popularity has consequences
Every flight has at least one passenger who's determined to disturb the peace.
After taking 14 cruises, I've learned to make restaurant reservations ASAP and book excursions directly through the cruise line.
A slate of upcoming itineraries from American Cruise Lines will feature extra-long visits.
Hotels on Greek islands may be filling their swimming pools with seawater this summer in response to worsening drought conditions, under new legislation being debated in parliament. Greece has faced acute drought conditions over the past two years, with the tourist season adding further strain on water resources especially on islands with popular vacation destinations. Elena Rapti, a deputy minister of tourism, announced government plans to clear existing legal hurdles to pumping seawater into private pools that would allow for the switch in response to shrinking water reserves on many islands.
As a frequent traveler and local who grew up in Illinois, my suggestions for the best things to do in the Midwest include visiting downtown Chicago.
Interest in the Four Seasons hotel property shot up following the release of the show’s season three teaser.
Greenville, South Carolina, is one of my favorite cities in the US. I love the city's walkable downtown, amazing food scene, and welcoming community.
Shanghai has entered preliminary talks with American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift about a potential concert this year, according to a local tourism official, as Chinese cities aim to attract international stars and fire up the economy. Zhang Qi, deputy director of Shanghai's culture and tourism bureau, said local officials had hosted Swift's team for preliminary discussions in the municipality, Shanghai-based media outlet The Paper reported on Tuesday. "As for whether it will ultimately happen
Most flights from the U.S. to Europe are overnight, but I always recommend a morning departure if you have the option. Here's why.
From damaging 140-million-year-old rock formations to simulating sex with statues of Greco-Roman gods, visitors have caused a whole world of outrage in 2024
Japan saw more than 36.8 million visitors in 2014, a record since 2019
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Joshua Michals is accused of leaving partner and fellow student Zhe Wang to die in a ‘pool of blood’
