Business travel
No passports needed: Singapore launches biometric immigration processing at Changi Airport
From Monday, some passengers arriving in Singapore’s Changi Airport won’t need to show their passports to clear immigration. As part of a trial, Singapore residents arriving in Terminal 3 who use the lanes designated for the country’s new “token-less clearance” program can enter the country using eye and facial biometric processing, rather than passports, according […]
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Trying to cut back? These 10 places are deemed the ‘best’ places for an alcohol-free trip
Years ago, the manager of a hotel in Koh Samui, Thailand told me about an unusual booking that he once received during the middle of the night. A traveler had flown his entire family via private jet from Brunei to the Thai island after learning upon landing in Brunei that it is a “dry country” […]
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‘Sports tourism’ is huge. But the Summer Olympics caused travel to Paris to plummet
Was it the Parisians who bluntly told travelers “do not come” to Paris during the Summer Games? Or did sky-high prices for hotel rooms, house rentals and event tickets turn travelers away? For a multitude of reasons, many people — including residents — avoided Paris in the build-up to the Olympic Games, despite prognostications […]
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Airlines roll out business seat upgrades at Farnborough Airshow as demand for lucrative cabin class set to rise
FARNBOROUGH, England — Airlines showcased new business class seats at one of the world’s biggest air shows this week, as corporate travel demand is forecast to rise in 2024 in a new report. Qatar Airways displayed its business class upgrade at Farnborough Airshow near London. The most talked-about new feature was the in-flight entertainment monitors […]
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How the ultra-wealthy travel in Paris
Paris boasts many luxurious five-star accommodations. At the Hotel Plaza Athénée, a single night during peak season can cost around $44,000, while a stay in the Imperial Suite at the Ritz Paris can command an astounding $70,000 per night. Hôtel de Crillon, an 18th-century palace which was converted into a luxury hotel in 1909, has […]
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Packing your bags for Paris? Here’s what to expect from a visit this summer
During the six years that I was lucky enough to live in the center of Paris, I learned a lot about the ups and downs that come with being a Parisienne. I would move back in a heartbeat. But I also feel for international visitors who arrive with a romantic vision of beautiful perfection, only […]
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A new Raffles hotel opened in India’s ‘Pink City.’ Here’s what it looks like inside
The iconic Raffles hotel brand announced the opening of Raffles Jaipur on July 8 — the second to open in the Indian subcontinent. The first, Raffles Udaipur, opened in 2021. Both hotels are in Rajasthan, a northwestern Indian state known for its stunning forts and historical palaces, like the Hawa Mahal. Jaipur, the capital city […]
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Protests will ‘absolutely’ spread if European cities don’t address overtourism, says UNESCO official
Protests in Spain will spread if European officials fail to address mass tourism’s negative effect on the lives of residents, UNESCO’s Peter Debrine told “Squawk Box Asia” on Monday. “It’s turning into a very volatile situation,” said UNESCO’s senior project officer for sustainable tourism. “Civil society coming and trying to make change is very important, […]
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Here are 15 of the world’s most punctual airports
Indoor waterfalls, rooftop swimming pools, yoga studios. Airports have quite a few bells and whistles these days. But most vacationers would gladly trade them for flights that continuously arrive on time. The passenger rights organization AirHelp ranked 239 airports in 69 countries, with an emphasis on the on-time functionality of flights operating from May well […]
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The sting of an Airbnb rejection: Hosts explain why they transform down all types of vacationers
When a girl in her early twenties requested to ebook Vicky Borman’s one-bed room Heritage-detailed cottage in the English village of St Neots very last summertime, some thing failed to experience appropriate. The consumer had no evaluations on her Airbnb profile, so Borman, who has ‘Superhost’ position on the platform, took to social media to […]
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