Articles tagged “singapore”

Teaming up with Changi Airport is never a bad idea -- even if your ultimate goal is heading out to sea.

The only downside of a booze emporium of this size is passengers are restricted to what they can purchase and travel with. Now they need a shipping service.

Foodie tourism is a growing global trend, and this quick survey gives a snapshot of how its influence changes based on demographics in one region.

Young ex-lawyer Loh Lik Peng is eviscerating Singapore's staid image with some of Asia's most creative, community-minded boutique hotels.

Female safety is a concern from the streets of Medellin to the alleys of Bangkok to the nightclubs of New York City, but cities that make a concerted effort to cater to the safety and needs of female travelers will see the benefits of friendlier reputations and higher visitation in the coming years.

Changi's announcement follows a similar one from Heathrow in December of last year that designates its new T2 as a Star Alliance hub.

HomeAway and Airbnb are both moving fast to expand in what will likely become their fastest growing market, after their base in North America, as travel and tech adoption booms throughout Asia.

The number of users is growing throughout Asia-Pacific and the region now accounts for a sixth of the site’s unique visits each month.

Ducktours' dilemma demonstrates the constant tug and pull between tourists and local commuters. Of course the tourist boats would like to charge S$18, but the S$3 commuter vessels will attract enough visitors to chip away at the tourist business.

This being Changi, any discussion of terminals also needs to include speculation about whether this also means an IMAX movie theater, an indoor pool, a golf course, or something even cooler.