North Asia News

Bar Leone in Hong Kong claimed the top spot, making history as the first-ever new entry to debut at No.1.

Which city claims the lion's share of Asia's best bars?Singapore dominates Asia's 50 Best Bars with 11 bars on the list.

Japan’s luxury market is thriving with a 6% sales increase, driven by high net-worth travellers.

Rich Asians are travelling to Japan for cheaper luxury shoppingMany travellers from Korea, Taiwan, China, and Singapore are capitalising on Japan’s weakened yen to buy luxury goods.

Chinese travellers are increasingly seeking unique domestic vacation experiences, resulting in nearly a 60% rise in passenger volume from the first to the second quarter.

More Chinese travellers choosing cruise vacationsAround 500,000 Chinese travellers set sail on cruises in China just in the first half of 2024.

The Harbin Ice and Snow World Park covers 23,800 sqm maintaining temperatures between -8°C and -12°C.

World’s biggest indoor snow and ice park opens in ChinaHarbin's new indoor Ice and Snow World Park offers year-round winter experiences.

Resorts World Cruises’ management, including Michael Goh, Victoria Hsu, and Johan Bohman, celebrated the Resorts World One's maiden voyage from Keelung with Administration of the Taiwan International Ports Corporation’s Lu Zhan You.

Resorts World Cruises launches sailings from TaiwanNew onboard offerings meet fresh adventures for Resorts World One’s Keelung and Kaohsiung sailings.

The Unko Volcano, offering a lively "Summer Poop Explosion" with pink poop, heightened by effects like projection mapping and a wind machine for added thrill.

Japan has a volcano that spews pooUnko Museum Tokyo's summer festival features playful poop-themed attractions, including a erupting "poo volcano".

The life-sized mascot of a popular Chinese toy character, Labubu, visited Bangkok landmarks and was named "Amazing Thailand Experience Explorer" to boost Chinese tourism.

China’s new tourism ambassador is a fluffy monsterLabubu toured Bangkok to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Thailand-China diplomatic relations.

Olivia Yeji Jeung joins Discova following leadership positions at American Express, Booking.com, and Expedia.

Discover the new country manager of DiscovaDiscova appoints Olivia Yeji Jeung as Japan country manager.

The new Disney Cruise Line vessel sailing from Tokyo is being modelled after the Disney Wish.

Disney Cruise Line to sail in Japan with new shipA new Disney ship will be homeporting year-round in Japan by 2029.

The Costa Serena will be deployed for the Asian sailings in 2025-2026.

Costa Cruises launches Japan and Southeast Asia sailingsCosta Cruises eyes Asia with new 15-day winter 2025-26 itineraries, exploring Japan and Southeast Asia.