Oaks Hotels' first properties in Japan offer 47 rooms across two hotels, pitched at stays that run longer and looser than a typical city break The post Oaks Hotels Takes Root in Kyoto with Two Central Addresses appeared first on Business Traveller.

Secret Atlas has today announced a new series of Antarctic Circle Expedition Micro Cruise by Air departures for the 2027/28 and 2028/29 seasons aboard Aureum, a new 36-guest Explorer Yacht. Departing from the Secret Atlas expedition hub in Puerto Natales, Chile, guests will fly for around 2 ½ hours to King George Island, skipping the traditional two-day Drake Passage crossing in both directions and gaining time on the Antarctic Peninsula instead.

October, the ninth solar month in the Chinese calendar, is the month of the Earth Dog. In traditional Chinese culture, the energy of the Dog represents loyalty and prosperity. In fact, people traditionally believed that the arrival of a stray dog to one’s house meant the arrival of wealth. Those with the Dog sign are genuine, reliable and forthright in their dealings with others. They value consistency and care, and are dependable. The Dog is also associated with honesty, courage and...

Earlier this year, Bangkok’s F&B scene pulled off a coup. At Asia’s 50 Best Bars awards in Macau, eight venues from Asia’s “City of Angels” crowded the list – rankings historically dominated by Hong Kong and Singapore – with four more in the 51-100 tier. The city’s restaurant honours tell a similar story – Sühring recently joined Sorn in holding three Michelin stars, and Bangkok claims nine spots on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, more than any other city. The tourism figures are equally bullish:...

Vietnam Golf Coast (VGC) clubs are whetting the appetites of visiting golfers this autumn, pairing world-class golf with fresh culinary experiences as Central Vietnam continues to strengthen its appeal both on and off the course. Leading the charge is Montgomerie Links, which is preparing to unveil The 19th Coffee & Beer, a completely refreshed dining destination overlooking the driving range and first tee. The new concept will combine contemporary design with indoor seating and a spacious outdoor terrace, providing an inviting setting for golfers before or after their round.

Breaking Travel News has been covering the transformation of tourism in the Middle East for long enough to remember when many of today’s realities were dismissed elsewhere as overly ambitious plans. Dubai becoming one of the world’s great tourism and aviation hubs. Saudi Arabia opening to international tourism. Ras Al Khaimah emerging as a serious luxury destination. Branded residences becoming a major asset class. Governments putting tourism at the centre of economic diversification.

Antigua and Barbuda has been elected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), with Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment Charles “Max” Fernandez assuming leadership of the CTO Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism as the organization advances its tourism development agenda. Following today’s Annual General Meeting, Fernandez succeeds Barbados Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill, whose two-year chairmanship helped advance CTO’s Reimagine Plan and strengthen collaboration among member countries, industry partners and regional stakeholders.

Anguilla is leveraging its participation in the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2026 to advance key priorities for the island and the wider Caribbean, including sports tourism, improved regional connectivity, youth engagement and stronger collaboration among destinations.

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The late Singapore-born British artist Kim Lim has recently garnered a much-deserved resurgence of international attention. Following major showcases at Tate Britain in 2020 and the National Gallery Singapore in 2024, the diverse oeuvre of the artist is now on view at Axel Vervoordt Gallery in Hong Kong. Titled “Source”, the exhibition takes its name from her 1988 granite sculpture Source II. Lim specialised in printmaking and sculpture, frequently carving directly from wood or stone to create...