Retail sales in Hong Kong have slumped by double-digit figures for two months in a row as consumers change the way they shop.

Alcohol sales are banned from 2pm-5pm in Thailand, but PM Srettha Thavisin is under pressure to revive Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, with the country targeting 36.7 million travellers this year.

Frustrated by tourists photobombing your Acropolis shots? Have a private visit – yours for US$5,400 for up to five people. In a hurry to reach your dream Greek island? A helicopter airline can help.

Economists say city’s already struggling retail and restaurant sectors could suffer with easier expat entry to mainland China, but are divided over strength of impact.

Government spokesman attributes poor performance to changes in consumption patterns of visitors and residents.

Hong Kong permanent residents with foreign passports can apply for Beijing’s new five-year multi-entry mainland China travel permit on July 10.

A student who took a trip to see the famous warrior sculptures in central China discovered they were tricked by a taxi driver into seeing a fake version.

Permit holders may stay in mainland China for up to 90 days per visit but cannot work, study or engage in news gathering activities.

Local authorities are charging entrance fees for the first time and restricting numbers of climbers to combat overtourism on the Japanese volcano’s most popular trail.

Buyers from Hong Kong and Singapore, where rental yields stand in the low single digits, are showing particular interest, agents say.

While bathing tourism in Japan has been slow to pick up after Covid-19, Australia’s wellness industry has taken to the concept with a new 900km tourist route of hot springs, mineral springs and sea baths.

Bus journey from Kwun Tong to Zhongshan took six hours, significantly longer than the expected 90 minutes.

James Bond author Ian Fleming worked in the building, while Winston Churchill used to give his address from the balcony of the old War Office, now transformed into a luxury hotel

Song Saa in Cambodia and the global chains Rosewood Hotels and 1 Hotels are looking beyond limiting energy use and physical resources to wider community- and guest-based initiatives

As well as stadiums and arenas, these five tourist hotspots around Paris and elsewhere in France will host events for the 2024 Olympics, and should add to the wow factor of the Games.

18 Chinese nationals were on board the bus when it crashed descending from Genting Highlands on Saturday. The driver didn’t have a licence.

Chinese tourists visiting South Korea have surged this year, with travellers drawn by sites linked to boy band BTS and Korean television series Welcome to Samdal-ri.

Singapore passport holders have the most flexibility for travel worldwide, with the ability to visit 195 countries without a visa.

From July 9, carrier will offer two weekly flights to mainland Chinese city that was added to Hong Kong’s solo traveller scheme in May.

Hong Kong’s two cruise terminals have still to recover from Covid-related lockdown.

Limit raised from HK$5,400 to HK$16,100 if visitors buy goods at duty-free stores at border crossings, or HK$12,900 for other shopping.

Easter Island, a Chilean territory also known as Rapa Nui, is home to hundreds of giant stone heads that visitors can learn about – when they are not hiking, biking, snorkelling or going for a drive, that is.

Industry representatives hope limit will be increased to 30,000 yuan but insider says it could even be under 20,000.

Just two years after Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis use, more than 80 per cent of Thais surveyed support a policy U-turn to reclassify it as a drug.

The distinctive tastes of Macanese food lie not just in its singular cross-cultural roots, but in its fierce sense of tradition

Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno said the government is developing ‘Bali experiences’ on other islands to woo 1.3 million Chinese visitors this year.

Results released by airline ranking company Skytrax as city’s flag carrier announces raft of new offerings in the works.

Despite recording ninth straight year of losses, theme park’s revenue soared 156 per cent to HK$5.7 billion last year as visitors return.