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The Hong Kong Wine & Dine festival will be back as an in-person event after a four-year hiatus, taking place from 26 to 29 October 2023.

Raise a glass: It’s wine season in Hong KongThe annual Wine & Dine Festival returns to Hong Kong with a month-long series of after-dark offerings.

The 10th GTEF in Macao focused on sustainable tourism, reshaping European tourism, urban tourism, cultural connections, technology's role, and celebrated a decade of success.

What the future of Asia tourism should look likeThe movers and shakers of Asia's travel industry gathered at the 10th GTEF in Macao to discuss what the tourism of tomorrow...

This decision comes after a successful pilot programme initiated in March, which allowed the resumption of cruise traffic from Shanghai (pictured: WuSongKou International Cruise Terminal) and Shenzhen.

China reopens ports to international cruise shipsCruise ports get the green light to start receiving international cruise ships again.

Passengers can expect to visit World War II sites, enjoy Alaska's landscapes, and immerse in Japan’s diverse culture and beauty.

Holland America Line unveils 53-day Japan immersionThis all-new 53-day cruise to Japan includes scenic stops in Alaska and Hawaii.

Resorts World Cruises has initiated its first journey from Hong Kong to Sanya aboard the Resorts World One cruise ship, introducing 2- and 3-night Sanya cruises departing every fortnight.

Resorts World Cruises launches Hong Kong-Sanya sailingsGuests can head out for a shopping spree at the world's largest duty-free hub, before returning to the ship to unwind.

APAC business travel is rebounding strongly in 2023, primarily led by China's domestic demand.

The world’s most famous wizard is going to MacaoMuggles and agents, take note! Harry Potter: The Exhibition will soon appear at The Londoner Macao from December 2023.

In August, Japan's tourism rebounded strongly, with 2,156,900 international visitors, reaching 85.6% of the August 2019 pre-pandemic levels.

Japan ‘screams’ from overtourism as visitors scream for JapanOver 2 million travellers visited Japan in August alone, cramming popular sites in the country.

Anna and Elsa in the World of Frozen

What’s hot in Hong Kong? It’s the World of FrozenDisneyland Hong Kong’s biggest, coolest attraction opens in November.

Spinnaker Lounge on Norwegian Spirit

NCL back in Hong Kong with Norwegian SpiritMore ships and an expanded selection of itineraries in Southeast Asia 2024/25 season.

Alipay’s updates include English language options and a user-friendly translation tool to facilitate mobile payments.

Lost in translation? Alipay makes cashless China a breezeAlipay's international version gets a boost for hassle-free payments in China.