Travel
Alipay to Roll Out Payment Service in International Airports
| Charissa Echavez | | Sep 29, 2016 12:23 PM EDT |
Alipay will be making travels of Chinese tourists more convenient as the online payment platform will soon be accessible in some international airports. So instead of shelling out foreign currencies, Chinese travelers can eventually pay their bills through the app.
Chinese Outbound Tourists to Hit 600M in 5 Years: Report
| Charissa Echavez | | Sep 28, 2016 08:42 AM EDT |
More than 600 million Chinese tourists are expected to travel abroad over the next five years, according to a report by the China National Tourism Administration.
Chinese Tourists Splurged $74M per Day in the US in 2015: Report
| Charissa Echavez | | Sep 15, 2016 01:10 PM EDT |
Chinese tourists are splurging around $74 million per day on holidays in the United States.
Royal Caribbean Delivers New Cruise Ship to China
| Charissa Echavez | | Apr 09, 2016 09:33 AM EDT |
With Ovation's arrival, Royal Caribbean will become China's biggest cruise fleet.
Taiwan and US Sign Agreement to Ease Travel
| Aaron Case | | Apr 06, 2016 12:05 PM EDT |
Travel between the US and Taiwan just became much easier, as the two countries signed an expedited travel cooperation agreement earlier this week. The agreement will allow eligible US and Taiwanese nationals to bypass long lines and check through customs electronically.
Airbnb to Close Down Illegal Rentals from San Francisco Listings
| Ellie Froilan | | Apr 03, 2016 12:08 AM EDT |
Airbnb has been in the move to crack down on San Francisco hosts who violate the city’s law on short-term rentals, complying with the city’s housing laws.
Five Chinese Tourists Reprimanded for 'Uncivilized Behaviour'
| Charissa Echavez | | Dec 21, 2015 12:52 PM EST |
Five Chinese tourists have been named and shamed for their misconduct. The country is now looking into the possibility of levelling them with a possible flying ban.
Chinese Airlines Cut Flights To Korea; Seven New Cases Of MERS Confirmed In South Korea
| Althea Serad | | Jun 15, 2015 06:03 AM EDT |
China is strengthening its to prevent the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome in the country as its first patient, a South Korean national, is recovering from one of its hospitals.
Top 10 Travel Destinations in China: From The Forbidden City in Beijing to The Terracotta Army in Xi’an
| Diadem Pambid | | May 18, 2015 07:06 AM EDT |
Late Spring, which falls under the months of April to May, is said to be the most comfortable time to travel to China. Temperatures are said to be optimal. In addition to the good weather, the throng of travelers are much less than during the summer holiday. So where should one go when in China? Here are the top 10 destinations.
Chinese Tourists Poised To Spend US$264B Yearly By 2019
| Dino Lirios | | Mar 12, 2015 10:45 PM EDT |
By 2019, Chinese tourists are expected to spend as much as US$264 billion per year, giving the global economy a potential boost.
TripAdvisor Acquires ZeTrip and its Travel App, Rove
| Sami Ghanmi | | Feb 03, 2015 12:58 AM EST |
Zetrip employees are now incorporated into TripAdvisor's mobile group.
Classier Coaches To Be Expected From Airline Companies
| Lui Francisco | | Dec 12, 2014 08:31 PM EST |
For frequent fliers who know how it is to sometimes feel uncomfortable riding coach class for long hours of flights, it is a dream come true to experience a classier and definitely a more comfortable ride without needing to pay for more. This idea is now being thought of by airline owners to please and give good service to their passengers on the economy class.
U.S. To Intensifiy Watch on People Travelling from Ebola-hit West African Countries
| Erika Villanueva | | Oct 23, 2014 02:00 AM EDT |
To avoid being caught by surprise again, the United States has decided to intensify its watch on travelers from Ebola-stricken countries in West Africa as it imposes a daily monitoring for Ebola symptoms for 21 days.
Colombia Closes its Doors to Recent Visitors of Ebola-hit Countries
| Erika Villanueva | | Oct 15, 2014 10:35 AM EDT |
Colombia has now started denying entry to travelers who recently went to affected countries as the Ebola virus outbreak crosses the borders of West Africa.
U.S. Airlines to Enforce Stronger Screening Protocols for Flights To and From Ebola-Stricken Countries
| Erika Villanueva | | Oct 07, 2014 08:00 AM EDT |
U.S. President Barack Obama revealed on Monday that his administration is developing a new screening scheme for airline passengers entering and exiting the nation as well as West African countries.
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