Asia - Offshore

Japan Airlines is offering free connecting domestic flights to Canadians

September 27, 2024

Canadian travellers booking an international flight to Japan with Japan Airlines (JAL) are eligible for a complimentary domestic flight to any destination within Japan. “This exciting offer represents an opportunity for Canadians to see and experience more of Japan and aligns with JNTO’s strategy of easing tourist concentrations in popular areas as well as attracting visitors to lesser-known regions,” said Yuka

New report highlights the changing face of luxury travel in Asia Pacific

July 19, 2024

As the Asia Pacific region continues to be the growth engine for luxury travel, a new comprehensive report from the Luxury Group by Marriott International has identified new expectations and travel preferences among high-net-worth (HNW) travellers in Asia Pacific. Across the region, 68 per cent are planning to spend more on travel over the next 12 months – 89 per cent among

A look inside the luxury rail car that connects South Central Vietnam

July 15, 2024

The Vietage by Anantara recently added a second railway carriage, which will operate a daily return journey between Nha Trang and Quy Nhon. Building on the resounding success of the existing carriage, which runs every day between Da Nang and Quy Nhon, the new custom-designed addition will connect the renowned coastal city of Nha Trang (served by Cam Ranh International

What to see, where to stay and what to eat in Bangkok, Thailand

June 28, 2024

My first night in Bangkok, I felt a bit like Leonardo DiCaprio’s backpacker character, Richard, in the hit thriller The Beach. As non-stop neon lights glared and English karaoke hits blared; tuk-tuks and taxis zipped and zoomed and tourists crowded the sidewalks down below, clamouring for deep-fried pork skins, chicken and even banana, I sat cross-legged on the bed in

Why does this hotel look like it’s made of giant Jenga blocks?

June 14, 2024

While doing a lazy backstroke in the lagoon pool, my eyes gravitate to the constellation of lights reflected in the mirrored ceiling five storeys above. All that’s on my mind is relaxation and the illuminated eye candy – not thoughts of hallmark sustainability, biophilic design, or carbon sequestering. But, I will eventually wrap my head around all the eco

Hyatt is bringing new luxury hot spring brand ATONA to Japan

May 27, 2024

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Kiraku, Inc. are opening properties in Yufu, Yakushima, and Hakone under the modern hot spring ryokan (Japanese-style inn) brand, ATONA. The ATONA brand was announced in 2022 under a joint venture between a Hyatt affiliate and Kiraku, a Japanese company dedicated to preserving valuable assets for future generations. The first ATONA ryokans are slated to open