KOTA KINABALU: The perseverance and hard work of two renowned tourism figures have greatly contributed to Sabah’s development into the popular destination that it is today. Capital Reflecting on the early days of AirAsia, CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said that most people scoffed at him when he originally envisioned the airline, some 20 years…
SEOUL (Reuters) – As tour companies reported on Wednesday, North Korea plans to bring back foreign tourists to its northeastern city of Samjiyon in December, and perhaps even to the entire country. The action indicates that, following years of stringent COVID border controls, the secluded nation is getting ready to reopen its borders to larger…
The largest Japanese community outside of Japan is in Sao Paulo’s Liberdade neighbourhood, which is known for its Asian-style eateries, paper lantern-like public lighting, and Asian-style architecture. Thousands of visitors take pleasure in the local food and culture, frequently having no idea that the neighbourhood has a Black heritage. The narrative of Chaguinhas, a Black…
Penang, Aug. 14, 2024 – HK Express Airways officially announced the start of direct flights between Hong Kong and Penang, with services scheduled to begin on November 21, 2024. This announcement would greatly benefit Penang’s tourism and economic sectors. Penang State EXCO for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai, made the news today. UO748—the…