North Asia News

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.

The summer travel market in China this year exceeded the same period in 2019.

It’s boom time for Chinese travel. What’s different this time?The record-breaking 830 million passenger trips this summer are all happening on the domestic front.

This dual deployment makes MSC Cruises the only international cruise line to operate two ships in China in 2024.

MSC Cruises sets sail with twin ship strategy in ChinaThe MSC Splendida and MSC Bellissima are being deployed to China to cater to the growing demand for cruises.

The Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport offers 12 different room categories.

WorldHotels expands in Tokyo with largest airport additionThe 1,557-room Tokyo's Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport is directly connected to the airport.

While 138 countries had Covid-era bans on group tours lifted, Canada remained excluded.

China tour groups continue to shun CanadaCanada has been excluded from China’s approved travel list for tour groups due to strained relations.

The top trending activities for Asia in particular are cultural activities, hiking, culinary, cycling, and photography (wildlife and nature).

Japan’s hot, hot, hot for adventure travelAsia Pacific is fast climbing up the ranks of adventure tourism rankings.

Opening its doors on September 8, 2023, W Macau – Studio City is poised to join the integrated resort of Studio City with 557 rooms and suites.

W marks the new spot in MacaoThe newest hotel at Studio City pays ode to the golden age of cinema, alongside 4 distinct F&B concepts.

As incoming COO, Joerg Zobel head Rosewood Hotel Group’s global operations across its four brands, including Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, New World Hotels & Resorts, Asaya, and Carlyle & Co.

Rosewood just hired a COO from outside hospitalityJoerg Zobel’s past leadership in consumer-facing companies is key to advance Rosewood Hotel Group’s lifestyle brand ecosystem.