Oral statement on the situation of Chairman Lee Man-hee in pretrial detention in the Republic of Korea

ANA’s new WeChat mini-program lets customers in China search seats, pay with WeChat Pay and handle changes or refunds without leaving the app. The post ANA Flights Can Now Be Booked and Paid for Inside WeChat appeared first on Business Traveller.

British choreographer Alastair Marriott never expected to turn his childhood love of Charlie Chaplin films into a full-scale production in Tokyo with the National Ballet of Japan. Ballet is often seen as high art: formal and reserved. Chaplin, by contrast, built his comedy on slapstick and mime. During the pandemic, Marriott, who was developing a new production at the time, decided to revisit City Lights, Chaplin’s 1931 masterpiece. In the film, Chaplin’s character, Little Tramp, falls in love...

The world of Hermès contains multitudes. Now, there’s a chance for the brand’s fans in Hong Kong to acquaint themselves with its products and its history and philosophy, thanks to a highly original theatrical performance. The spirit of Hermès has grown over nearly two centuries of storied history. From its beginnings in Paris in 1837 as a company making the finest harnesses, saddles and other equipment for horse riders, it has since expanded into luggage and clothing – even pioneering the use...

The region’s finest culinary and mixology talent is heading to Barbados. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) today announced the teams competing in Taste of the Caribbean 2026, taking place Nov. 16-19 at Wyndham Sam Lord’s Castle All-Inclusive Resort, where an expanded slate of competitions will raise the bar for the Caribbean’s chefs and bartenders. This year’s competition brings together 15 teams from Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Bonaire, Curaçao, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

For the 12th year running, Visit Qatar is set to participate in World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, taking place from 3–5 November 2026 at ExCeL London, where it will showcase Qatar’s expanding tourism offering to international travel trade professionals, buyers and media.

London’s Elephant & Castle is getting a new food and drink destination this November, and there’s plenty to tempt locals through the doors. The Elephant Exchange Food Hall, the latest opening from hospitality group Blend Family, will welcome its first visitors on Thursday 12 November, with a week of special offers to celebrate. Families can enjoy Kids Eat Free throughout the first week, including the weekend, while anyone looking to escape the home office can take advantage of bottomless tea and coffee throughout launch week. Whether it’s a family meal, a catch-up with friends, or a change of scenery for the working day, the new food hall invites the local community to come in and give it a try.

Explore Worldwide has launched its hotly anticipated annual 2026 Black Friday sale, offering travellers 20 percent off more than 1,500 selected departures worldwide for travel throughout 2027. Running from Thursday 19 November until Tuesday 1 December 2026, the sale applies to selected departures travelling between 1 March and 31 December 2027, giving customers the chance to save on adventures across Explore Worldwide’s extensive programme.

From Norway's dramatic fjords to a hidden corner of Scotland, these are the 25 destinations tipped for an unforgettable 2027 getaway.

African Bush Camps, a luxury safari operator with bespoke itineraries across Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, has long pioneered family safari travel by making authentic African safaris accessible, educational and inspiring for guests of all ages. While many safaris impose strict age restrictions that exclude children, African Bush Camps believes exceptional safaris should be experienced together as a family, with special Experiences designed to be shared across generations.

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Leading online travel agent, Opodo - part of eDreams ODIGEO - investigates how social media shapes the way we travel, sharing insights from its latest global poll of 9,000 respondents, including 2,000 from the UK. The data includes what influences us, what we post, how often we use social media while on holiday, and more.  Opodo also compares its findings to a similar global poll it conducted in 2024 (poll of 9,000 people, including 2,000 from the UK) to explore how attitudes have evolved.

UK interest in skiing in Japan has never been higher. Ski Safari’s Japan passenger numbers grew by 32% year on year in winter 2025/26, and are on track to grow by a further 17% for winter 2026/27, while 2026 has also seen record numbers of UK Google searches for skiing in Japan. In response, Ski Safari is expanding its popular Japan programme, adding Madarao, Naeba and Shiga Kogen for winter 2026/27.