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Thailand gets tough on international crime at tourist hotspots

Thailand gets tough on international crime at tourist hotspotsThailand’s immigration department has announced a crackdown on illegal activity at tourist sites throughout the country.

Airplane restroom access for disabled under scrutiny

Airplane restroom access for disabled under scrutinyAn advisory group to the US Transportation Department (DOT) has reached an agreement designed to improve lavatory access for...

A close shave at Changi, anyone?

A close shave at Changi, anyone?Male travellers passing through Singapore’s Changi Airport in the next few weeks may want to leave time for a quick hair trim...

Phuket airport upgrade paves way for passenger influx

Phuket airport upgrade paves way for passenger influxRenovation of old terminals at Phuket airport and an increase in international flights are set to further stimulate growth of...

Accor Hotel Showcase

Getting real and more human is the only way we can beat the machines (AI included)I was at the Accor Hotels Showcase last week. This is an annual road show put together by the fastest-growing hotel company in...

Asians the biggest festive travel spenders in the world

Asians the biggest festive travel spenders in the worldA HomeAway global survey has revealed that almost a third of (33%) Asian families who celebrate Christmas will be spending more...

Lightning strike puts an end to year-long holiday for two US tourists

Lightning strike puts an end to year-long holiday for two US touristsA US couple was struck by lightning after they had pitched their tent next to a tree on a mountaintop in Australia, leaving the...

What your mobile phone says about you (if you’re an Aussie)

What your mobile phone says about you (if you’re an Aussie)Are you an extroverted young professional woman who downloads podcasts before pilates? Or a tradie who enjoys a beer and plays...

Plane crashes in Colombia with Brazilian football team

Plane crashes in Colombia with Brazilian football teamA plane carrying a Brazilian football team crashed in the mountains in Colombia on November 29, killing 71 people while six...

Travel trumps a hot date for happiness. Really?

Travel trumps a hot date for happiness. Really?Will a vacation give you more happiness than you experienced on your wedding day?