Istanbul, Turkey — Travelers face new hurdles as a Turkey eSIM ban blocks on-arrival activation; experts urge tourists to install digital SIMs before departure.
ISTANBUL, Turkey — If you are among the more than 4 million Britons who jet to Turkey each year for sunshine, spice-scented bazaars and Mediterranean beach days, stop packing and check your phone.
Amex Launches Centurion Lounge at Tokyo Haneda
Tokyo, Japan — American Express opens a new Centurion Lounge inside Haneda Airport, expanding the company’s global network of premium airport retreats.
TOKYO — Frequent flyers bound for, from or through Tokyo’s Haneda Airport now have a fresh place to recharge: American Express has unveiled a full-service Centurion Lounge inside the busy international hub, according to a press release by American Express.
Sands to build $8B 55-storey luxury hotel at Marina Bay
Singapore’s Marina Bay set for a USD8 billion, 55-storey ultra-luxury hotel while new openings stretch from Japan to Australia and Indonesia.
United warns Delta’s LAX-Hong Kong launch will lose money
Los Angeles travelers gain a new nonstop option to Hong Kong on June 6 as Delta returns to the route, intensifying a three-way rivalry with Cathay Pacific and United.
LOS ANGELES — Delta Air Lines will restart nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport and Hong Kong on June 6, 2026, ending an eight-year hiatus and setting the stage for a fierce fight among three carriers already vying for Southern California’s large share of Asia-bound traffic.
North Korea Shuts New Wonsan Resort to Foreign Visitors
Wonsan, North Korea halts foreign access to its new seaside resort, reshaping travel prospects between Pyongyang, Moscow and the wider region.
WONSAN, North Korea — Just months after welcoming its first overseas guests since 2020, North Korea has once again shut the gates of its newly built seaside resort in Wonsan to foreigners, dimming hopes that the hermit nation was preparing for a broader tourism reboot.
Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou is once again on the Michelin list, continuing its feast for the taste buds
Guangzhou, China hotel reclaims Michelin Guide honors, offering travelers a refined dining passport high above the Pearl River.GUANGZHOU, China —
For travelers who map their journeys by the next great meal, Guangzhou just served up another compelling reason to land in South China’s sprawling Pearl River Delta. The landmark Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou has once again earned a coveted place in the latest Michelin Guide, according to a press release by Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou.
Thailand postpones tourist fee to 2026 amid visitor slump
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s long-debated entry levy for foreign visitors will not take effect until 2026, a two-year deferment that Thai officials say is designed to help the country’s tourism sector recover from a sharper-than-expected slowdown.
Las Vegas Sands Starts $8B Ultra-Luxe Singapore Resort
Singapore’s Marina Bay area will gain a new 570-suite tower, 15,000-seat arena and 76,000-sq-ft rooftop “Skyloop” as part of Las Vegas Sands’ US$8 billion resort expansion.
SINGAPORE — A fresh wave of super-luxe amenities is coming to the Lion City’s famed skyline, as Las Vegas Sands broke ground on a US$8 billion expansion beside Marina Bay Sands, according to a press release by Las Vegas Sands.
Global carriers probe Boeing jets after fuel-switch flaw
A month after a deadly Boeing 787 accident here in Ahmedabad left 260 people dead and just one survivor, airlines on two continents are racing to reassure flyers that their Dreamliners and 737s remain safe. The focus of the sudden industry-wide checkup: a pair of fuel-cutoff switches that investigators say flipped mid-flight on June 12, starving both engines and sending Air India Flight 171 into a residential neighborhood minutes after takeoff.
Hong Kong adopts Thales tool to streamline flight arrivals
HONG KONG — Long immigration lines and gate-change scrambles may soon feel like relics from a pre-pandemic era. The city’s Civil Aviation Department has switched on an Approach Spacing Tool—AST for short—that promises tighter arrival sequencing, fewer tarmac holds, and a lighter carbon footprint, according to a press release by Thales.
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