Okinawa is gearing up for the cherry blossom season with a series of events and festivals to welcome visitors keen to witness the earliest showing of this magical display. Thanks to its subtropical climate, the southernmost prefecture of Okinawa enjoys the earliest blooming cherry blossoms in the whole of Japan with some seen as early…
A tour of Riyadh, Alula and Jeddah
I never imagined that I would ever follow in the footsteps of Laurence of Arabia in any way shape or form to the world’s 12th largest country and the largest in the Middle East. This, after all, is Saudi Arabia, a country of 13 provinces, a young country whose people have been living nomadically on…
The Best Times To Book The Cheapest Flights Based On Where You’re Traveling
How far in advance should you book your flights to get the best deal on airfare? New data from Kayak reveals the best times to book the cheapest flights, depending on where in the world you’re traveling. This online travel booking website aggregated data based on flight searches and bookings made in 2022 using the…
Abu Dhabi launches authentic Emirati experiences with local guides
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has created a list of seven authentic Emirati cultural experiences visitors are recommended to try on a visit to the emirate. The experiences, created in collaboration with Emirati tour guides, will be featured on Airbnb, the global holiday rental website, offering residents and…
6 U.S. National Parks That Are Even More Beautiful In Winter
Have you ever considered visiting any national parks during the winter? Summer may be the peak season for visiting national parks in the United States, but these national parks are just as stunning during the winter, with the added bonus of lower crowds and off-season prices. The trade-off, of course, is that you can expect…
Amadeus powers Thai super-app Robinhood’s expansion into travel
Tech-savvy consumers are demanding ever more from their apps, requiring they send texts, manage finances, allow them to shop online and play games. Super-apps have grown to define the consumer experience in large parts of Asia, with the ‘one-app-fits-all’ model playing a leading role in the digitalisation of the region. Morgan Stanley is predicting a USD 23…
Top 5 Places To Stay In Jackson Hole, Wyoming This Winter
Jackson Hole, Wyoming is a charming, remote town that’s popular for its winter sports. One especially well-known sport is downhill skiing, and there are multiple places to stay if you’re looking to hit the slopes in this town. Here are 5 options that won’t disappoint! The Wort Hotel The Wort Hotel is a boutique hotel…
Marriott International anticipates it 50th hotel opening in Thailand in 2023
On the heels of Thailand celebrating its milestone of 10 million tourist arrivals in 2022, Marriott International, Inc., announced plans that it expects to reach 50 hotels in the country by mid-2023, including adding an anticipated eight hotels in 2023. With these openings, the company also expects to debut two new brands – Autograph Collection Hotels and…
The Only U.S. Airline That Provides Free Wi-fi For All Passengers Will Add Streaming Service
In-flight entertainment options have come a long way in recent years. The increasing availability of wi-fi and seat-back entertainment options means that airline passengers are rarely bored. While onboard connectivity is becoming more common, there is only one U.S. airline that offers free wi-fi for the entire duration of the flight for all passengers. And…
DGCA boosts its eGCA portal with new features
India’s aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has added new features to its e-governance platform for stakeholders. The eGCA, a single window e-governance platform, has been enhanced to further improve the ease of doing business in the civil aviation ecosystem, a senior DGCA official said recently. The update includes the provision to get the flying hours…