Airlines, tourism, destinations and travel rules, compared across countries.
Fifteen-thousand yellowtail kingfish fingerlings arrived in Tasmania as part of a three-year offshore aquaculture trial in Bass Strait.
Thai authorities arrest Zhejiang fugitive linked to travel business in Pattaya
Wuhan Tong interconnection card with the national Traffic Union logo will be officially issued on September 22, allowing use in 300+ cities for bus, metro, and ferry. In Wuhan, users get 20% off on buses and 10% off on subways, with online and offline recharges available; online recharge supports NFC-enabled smartphones via the My Wuhan Tong app, Alipay mini-program, or WeChat mini-program. The card’s minimum recharge is 10 yuan and maximum is 1,000 yuan, and there will be 10 card-issuing points citywide.
Singapore’s Sentosa resort plans a two-decade expansion to double its visitors, with the project to be implemented progressively. The plan, led by Sentosa Development Corp. CEO Thien Kwee Eng, aims to add "game-changing attractions" to attract regional and international tourists. The island already features palm-fringed beaches, a casino, and Universal Studios, and will be expanded to attract more visitors.
The Pinglu Canal has officially opened to navigation, marking a major milestone for the沿线 regions with ongoing educational and cultural development tied to the canal’s operation. Construction began in 2022, a key hydrological datum cited is the Ma dao hub’s maximum 29.6-meter operating head, and local schools and communities have undergone relocations and new cultural-education initiatives as a result. The canal’s opening is being seen as a catalyst for tourism, industry, and regional growth along the river.
Author spends a year living in Airbnb rentals across the U.S. and shares findings
LLAN Asset, the Bangkok developer behind Southeast Asia’s first Canopy by Hilton, is preparing a new upscale hospitality project near a city mass-transit line in Bangkok. It previously opened Canopy by Hilton Bangkok Sukhumvit on August 1, 2026, a premium lifestyle hotel with 174 rooms across two buildings and eight floors. The developer was formerly known as Lucky Living.
Aroya Cruises completed its Mediterranean Games 2026 charter in Taranto, Italy, hosting over 4,000 competing athletes from 26 nations and more than 15,100 total attendees across a 20-night voyage. The vessel provided a comprehensive hospitality program with 1,200 crew, including tailored dining and wellbeing facilities. The voyage included a special onboard event on 1 September ahead of the Games’ closing on 3 September, with heads of state, royalty, ministers and Olympic leaders in attendance.
The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning focuses on building the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 and accelerating cooperation in digital economy, green low-carbon initiatives, and AI. Over 3,400 domestic and foreign enterprises participated, signaling strong confidence in China-ASEAN cooperation, as trade and partnership moves continue to grow and key infrastructure links progress.
Major Japanese transport operators including JR East, Central Japan Railway, West Japan Railway, Shikoku Railway, and Japan Airlines announced a new initiative to make three ancient pilgrimage regions in Japan more accessible to international travellers, offering experiences centered on nature and reflection.
Delta Air Lines opened new routes to Philadelphia and Monterey as part of its major LAX expansion.
Orange’s satellite communications center converts to support a new space constellation.
Apple extends free satellite emergency SOS for iPhone 14-16 until Sep 9 Pacific Time, overlapping with Amazon's acquisition of Globalstar to support satellite connectivity for iPhone and Apple Watch. The extension marks a third renewal past the initial two-year promise, with no announced pricing for future periods; Amazon's deal includes using Globalstar's network via its LEO satellites and a new agreement with Apple to support SOS features. The timeline includes Amazon’s $11.57 billion purchase of Globalstar on Apr 14, 2026, and Apple’s $1.5 billion investment in Globalstar in Nov 2024, with roughly $1.1 billion cash and $0.4 billion for about 20% equity.
In Hangzhou, the city relocated a bus stop to enable a seamless transfer to the subway at Zhongcun Station. The 350-meter link from Zhongcun Bus Stop to the subway’s B exit was shortened through a phased plan, with a temporary responsive stop for Route 1498 and later a real relocation to the C exit, plus an elevator opening at C exit. About 1,500 elderly residents in the Jin Nian Hua community will benefit from easier, accessible transfers.
Singapore Airlines was named the world's best airline by Skytrax.
