World News by Wild Rose

Investor appetite for hotel assets increased in Hong Kong and the wider Asia-Pacific region in the first half of the year as consumers showed growing eagerness to travel and constrained supply supported property values, according to CBRE. The region netted US$8 billion of investment in the period, up 21 per cent from a year earlier, with Japan, mainland China and South Korea attracting the most activity, the property consultancy said in a report on Thursday. “Hotels have become one of the most...

Ahead of World Tourism Day, a look at how four initiatives from Visakhapatnam and the Eastern Ghats are reshaping travel around Nature, communities and low-impact experiences

Curtains up on 13th edition of Kerala Travel Mart; B2B event features 383 stalls showcasing the State’s tourism products; over 3,000 buyers have registered for the mart

The public utility facilitates an average of 12.93 lakh free journeys daily

Foreign visitors to China who choose to stay somewhere other than a hotel can now register their accommodation with the authorities online, which analysts say will make travelling to the country more convenient. China’s Exit and Entry Administration Law mandates that foreigners register their accommodation with the police within 24 hours of arrival. Those who fail to do so could be issued a warning or fined up to 2,000 yuan (US$298). This applies both to foreign visitors arriving in the country...

Multiple passengers who were to take flight EY217 from Delhi to Abu Dhabi said the flight was scheduled to depart at 9:15 p.m.

When I began planning a work trip to Astana this month, the first challenge was simply finding a flight. With no direct service from Hong Kong to the Kazakh capital, I could transfer in Guangzhou, Beijing, Urumqi or Seoul. I chose Guangzhou, which offered a direct flight lasting about seven and a half hours, but the limited schedule meant there was no flight on Saturday, forcing me to leave earlier than planned and spend five days in Astana. The journey offered an early glimpse of both the...

The delegations included 17 Heads of State and Heads of Government, along with Vice Presidents, Foreign Ministers, Cabinet Ministers, Heads of Delegation, other senior officials, and judicial delegations from 16 countries, including 12 Chief Justices; airport operations continued normally

LATAM has flown Sao Paulo to Cape Town nonstop since 1 July 2026. Here is how the three weekly flights work for people who live between Brazil and South Africa. The post Sao Paulo Cape Town flight: what LATAM’s three weekly nonstops mean for expats in South Africa appeared first on The Rio Times.

South Africa now issues a digital travel permit before you fly. Here is who can use it, what it costs, how long approval takes, and the second form every traveller has to file. The post South Africa ETA Is Live: How the New Travel Permit Works and What It Costs appeared first on The Rio Times.

Taiwan’s opposition and tour operators have hit back at new registration rules for travellers heading to mainland China, with politicians accusing the ruling Democratic Progressive Party of trying to fan cross-strait fears ahead of local elections. Since September 1, travellers to the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau have been required to register details of their trip, including the purpose of their visit, contact information, travel dates as well as the numbers of their passports and mainland...

Chile's tourism federation Fedetur projects 1.85 million domestic trips for Fiestas Patrias, with Valparaíso's coast the top travel destination this year. The post Chile Projects 1.85 Million Trips for Fiestas Patrias appeared first on The Rio Times.

Royal Air, a Comorian airline founded in 2024, says it will serve Mayotte from 15 December, without yet naming routes or fares. The post A Comorian Airline Says It Will Start Flying to Mayotte in December appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy and author of 'How to Win at Travel' joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." They discuss how Brian Kelly initially came up with the idea to create 'The Points Guy'. (Source: Bloomberg)

Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy and author of 'How to Win at Travel' joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." They discuss the best strategies for maximizing credit card points. (Source: Bloomberg)

Care by BLR which offers tailored services for travellers like meet and assist, porter and luggage service, valet parking, luxury limousine, arrival lounge access and flower services, was launched at KIA in January 2026.