“Holidays in hell” could cost Asia up to $115 billion in lost GDP due to virusDestinations

“Holidays in hell” could cost Asia up to $115 billion in lost GDP due to virus

Asian economies could lose $105-$115 billion in gross domestic product (GDP) this year due to a slump in tourism following…

Latest on coronavirus spreading in China and beyond

Latest on coronavirus spreading in China and beyond

China reported an uptick in new cases of coronavirus today, although the pace of increase was at its slowest since…

North Korea to cancel April marathon over coronavirus fears

North Korea to cancel April marathon over coronavirus fears

North Korea has called off its Pyongyang Marathon scheduled for April after imposing a border lockdown and travel curbs to…

Olympics-London can host 2020 Games if moved over coronavirus: mayor candidate

Olympics-London can host 2020 Games if moved over coronavirus: mayor candidate

London would be ready to host the 2020 Olympics if the outbreak of the coronavirus forced the Games to be…

Malaysia maintains tourism target, bets on locals and non-Chinese visitors

Malaysia maintains tourism target, bets on locals and non-Chinese visitors

Malaysia expects to meet its target of a record 30 million tourists this year by redirecting its marketing efforts to…

Singapore Airlines to cut flights as coronavirus epidemic hits demandTransport

Singapore Airlines to cut flights as coronavirus epidemic hits demand

Singapore Airlines Ltd will temporarily cut flights across its global network in the three months to May, as a coronavirus…

The ski resort with no snow contemplates a warmer future

The ski resort with no snow contemplates a warmer future

This year’s winter in France has, so far, been the mildest in more than a century, and that has had…

Not just Chinese travellers staying away as virus shakes Asian tourism

Not just Chinese travellers staying away as virus shakes Asian tourism

As a driver of one of Thailand’s renowned “tuk tuk” motorised rickshaws, Amonchai Laodoungdee is used to busy days ferrying…

Airbus unveils ‘blended wing body’ plane design after secret flight tests

Airbus unveils ‘blended wing body’ plane design after secret flight tests

Airbus unveiled a curvaceous aircraft design that blends wing and body, designed to slash carbon emissions by some 20%. The…

Thailand refuses entry to cruise ship with no coronavirus cases

Thailand refuses entry to cruise ship with no coronavirus cases

Thailand has barred passengers from Holland America’s cruise ship MS Westerdam from disembarking, its health minister said on today, the…