Skift grip Finally, Google’s new Tickets feature could turn out to be one of the most important developments for the tours and activities industry in a long time. Google will definitely monetize the feature with paid ads, and it will eventually expand to tours and other products as well. Dennis …

Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey (AFP) Siobhan Haughey became Hong Kong’s first-ever Olympic medalist on Friday by winning her second Tokyo 2020 silver medal in the women’s 100m freestyle. Haughey was already Hong Kong’s first-ever Olympic medalist in swimming after capturing silver in the 200m freestyle on Wednesday. His double success …

Siobhan Haughey from Hong Kong (AFP) Siobhan Haughey became Hong Kong’s first multiple Olympic medalist on Friday, winning her second silver at Tokyo 2020 in the women’s 100m freestyle. Haughey was already Hong Kong’s first Olympic medalist in swimming after claiming a silver in the 200 freestyle on Wednesday. His …

Hong Kong democracy advocate Chan Kin-man (陳健民) has accepted a teaching post at National Chengchi University (NCCU) for one year starting in September, a university department head said on Monday. Chan’s invitation to serve as a visiting professor represents an important opportunity not only for academics in Hong Kong, but …

As a business owner for a US-based Filipino supermarket chain, Donita Rose is always looking for ways to promote modern Filipino cuisine. In Lhar Santiago’s “24 Oras” report on Tuesday, Donita spoke about cooking and being a professional in the United States. “I am always developing new recipes. This is …

Hong Kong’s love for Japan and its cuisine knows no bounds, and for many of us it takes comfort to know that we can enjoy great Japanese food right here in this city. That convenience also comes in the form of Japanese wellness foods, including Japanese-style grilled Hamburg steak, which …

Hong Kong has one of the most vibrant food scenes on the planet, filled with cooks and taste makers galore. In our Cheat Day column, we spotlight some of the best players in the kitchen and behind the bar, delving into their personal favorites on their days off. This week …

New tourist attractions in Dubai and by Virgin Galactic inspire us to pack our bags and take off… whenever we’re allowed to. City of superlatives with the tallest tower in the world among its many records, Dubai now has the deepest swimming pool on the planet with a “submerged city” …

Fancy some delicious Penang specialties? Bring the authentic flavors of Penang to your humble abode by ordering or taking out. We celebrate the best cuisines in Penang to celebrate George Town World Heritage Day. As much as we would love to travel to Penang right now, luckily for us we …

Beijing is not just Peking Duck, as you know! It’s a rich and diverse landscape of food culture from around the world – so diverse that it can be hard to keep track! So we help with our new column Eat the World Fancy a soufflé, a quiche, a duck …