Hospitality and leisure industry

How to get to Komodo Island? Jetstar Asia to fly from Singapore

How to get to Komodo Island? Jetstar Asia to fly from Singapore

Bob Elliott

Jetstar Asia will launch direct flights linking Singapore to Labuan Bajo, the Indonesian town considered the “gateway” to Komodo National ...

What is the most powerful passport in the world? It’s Singapore again

What is the most powerful passport in the world? It’s Singapore again

Bob Elliott

Singapore has the world’s most powerful passport, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index. The nation-state was one of six ...

Aviation industry to have another hard year led by Boeing delays

Aviation industry to have another hard year led by Boeing delays

Bob Elliott

The aviation industry is bracing for another year of difficulties, as delivery delays at Boeing and supply chain problems are ...

Which airlines have the fewest delays? Here are the results for 2024

Which airlines have the fewest delays? Here are the results for 2024

Bob Elliott

Aeromexico was the most punctual global airline in 2024, according to a report published by aviation analytics company Cirium. Some ...

The world’s top hotels and restaurants are changing how they serve water

The world’s top hotels and restaurants are changing how they serve water

Bob Elliott

You can ask for a bottle of Evian or San Pellegrino at Singapore’s three-Michelin-starred Restaurant Zen. But you won’t get ...

‘Noctourism’ is expected to be a big travel trend in 2025

‘Noctourism’ is expected to be a big travel trend in 2025

Bob Elliott

Rebecca Douglas has been to Iceland 29 times. And she’s already booked her 30th trip. The goal of every trip ...

One of the best experiences I’ve had as a parent

One of the best experiences I’ve had as a parent

Bob Elliott

I work shifts, four days on four days off, as a firefighter. This gives me a huge advantage in terms ...

Macao is becoming a city of sports and entertainment

Macao is becoming a city of sports and entertainment

Bob Elliott

Sands China CEO and President Grant Chum said Macao was diversifying its economy away from gaming to become “a city ...

Luxury safaris adapt as travelers push for meaningful experiences

Luxury safaris adapt as travelers push for meaningful experiences

Bob Elliott

Luxury safari-goers were once all about spotting lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinos — albeit while staying in nicer tents ...

The world’s busiest flight routes in 2024

The world’s busiest flight routes in 2024

Bob Elliott

Hong Kong-Taipei is the busiest international flight route, according to a report released Tuesday by aviation intelligence company OAG. The ...