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China's National Day holiday is in full swing, and the second day has seen travelers fan out across the country, from bustling city hubs to scenic rural destinations, bringing fresh energy to the holiday economy.

Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. (Headquarters: Singapore; CEO: Omri Morgenshtern), which operates the digital travel platform Agoda, has appointed actor and creator Riisa Naka as its new brand ambassador for Japan and has launched a new brand campaign, “GO GO with Agoda!”, nationwide in Japan from 1 October 2026.

Discover Puerto Rico, the Island’s official destination marketing organization (DMO), today announced it has engaged Satisfi Labs to develop a new AI-powered experience and intent-matching platform for DiscoverPuertoRico.com. Designed for both leisure travelers and meeting and event planners, the platform will turn natural-language conversations into personalized recommendations and qualified referrals to relevant, vetted tourism businesses across the Island.

Over a quarter of men across the UK are hesitant to discuss their mental health with family or friends, fearing that their loved ones won’t be able to support them. One in five men also hide away from these key conversations, with a third (35 per cent) trying and failing to start a conversation for fear of not knowing how or when to approach the topic. The findings come from the latest research from VisitGuernsey* – the Channel Island that welcomes more than 150,000 visitors from the UK a year, famous for its natural spaces, slower way of living and well-being focussed lifestyle – who have identified that talking about mental health can be daunting, and for many, the fear of burdening family and friends remains a significant barrier to seeking help.

It is almost impossible not to remark on the view from Rebecca Chan’s one-bedroom, one-study, two-bathroom flat in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels. Directly opposite the entrance to her 1,300 sq ft (120 square metre) home are French doors that lead onto a balcony and frame a lush vista of what feels like at least 50 shades of green. Architect Liz Lau Win-wa was so captivated by the nature on Chan’s doorstep that she used it as the starting point for the design concept after being commissioned to revamp...

Actor and comedian Jim Carrey is a married man – again. Carrey has just tied the knot with Min Ah, whom he’s been linked to since 2022, in a small private ceremony in Los Angeles, his representative confirmed to E! News on Wednesday. TMZ was first to report the news, which comes just seven months after Carrey and his now-wife made their highly publicised debut as a couple at the 51st César Awards in Paris on February 26. Carrey, who has been previously married to actresses Melissa Womer and...

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] There are certain Hong Kong foods that can transport you across the city in a mouthful. Satay beef noodles bring back the clatter and steam of a cha chaan teng. Cuttlefish balls recall the neighbourhood Chiu Chow noodle shop. Salt-and-pepperseafood belongs to evenings at a dai pai dong, while put chai ko can send an older generation straight back to childhood.These are foods remembered as much for where and when they...

The growing popularity of cultural landmarks is enriching the cultural tourism offerings around them. Now, let's visit Haikou and Sanya – at the northern and southern ends of China's Hainan Island – to see how a clock tower has witnessed the passage of time and how a statue has welcomed visitors from all over.

FHS World, the hospitality industry’s leading investment summit, will return to Ras Al Khaimah in 2027, bringing its international community of investors, developers, hotel operators and industry leaders to Wynn Al Marjan Island. The return builds on FHS World’s longstanding relationship with Ras Al Khaimah, bringing the global hospitality investment community together at Wynn Al Marjan Island. The announcement is a joint initiative between the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), Marjan, and The Bench, organiser of FHS World.

Alexandre Ventadour has been named tourism commissioner of the Martinique Tourism Authority (MTA), ushering in a new phase of strategic leadership focused on strengthening Martinique’s position as a leading French-Caribbean destination. Ventadour succeeds Bénédicte di Geronimo who stepped down from her role to dedicate herself to broader responsibilities supporting Martinique’s development, particularly through European funding initiatives. The appointment was made by Serge Letchimy, president of the Executive Council of the Territorial Collectivity of Martinique.

Day four of Paris Fashion Week was filled with back-to-back shows and presentations. The longest day of the week began with Chloé at 10am and ended 12 hours later with a glamorous show by jewellery house Messika. Here’s what you need to know about the four biggest shows of the day. When Schiaparelli’s creative director Daniel Roseberry started designing ready-to-wear for the haute couture house in 2023, he set out to build the foundations and codes of today’s Schiaparelli, a historic brand that...

Japanese director Sabu’s Arrested Memory leads the race for the 63rd Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan with 11 nominations, including best picture, best director and acting nods for Ethan Juan Ching-tien and Akira Huang Guan-zhi. The crime thriller, which recently premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, is closely followed by Girl. A coming-of-age drama marking the feature directorial debut of Taiwanese actress Shu Qi, the film secured 10 nominations, including best picture and best new...