Under the theme “Experiences in Motion: Human-Centred Design in Travel & Tourism”, Asia-Pacific’s largest 3-in-1 travel trade show runs in Singapore from 21–23 October, bringing together more than 1,000 exhibiting brands and 1,500 qualified buyers. New for 2026 is the Experience Zone, bringing together companies offering travel experiences, activities and attractions, with the Experience Pavilion by Tripadvisor housed within it. Complimentary curated Guided Tours and an invitation-only networking session for association executives create further opportunities for industry exchange. Agoda, Tourism Fiji, Turespaña, Trip.com Group, Uganda Convention Bureau and many more feature among participating brands, while opening keynote speakers Lovrenc Kessler (Simon-Kucher) and Brett Henry (WebBeds) address the global travel outlook and competition in the age of AI.
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Growing up, Thai artist Nawin Nuthong loved playing video games, especially Civilization, where players can create empires as historical leaders. Drawn to playing as King Ramkhamhaeng, who ruled the Sukhothai Kingdom from 1279 to 1298 in what is now Thailand, Nawin soon became interested in how history is constructed. The 33-year-old now combines his twin passions for history and video games through his multimedia practice, which examines how new technology shapes and advances societies. His...
Singapore will host BTS THE CITY ARIRANG from December 1 to 31, 2026, in partnership with HYBE, marking the project's only Southeast Asian stop this year. The island-wide programme will feature themed installations, light shows, art trails and music-led experiences across major attractions, building up to BTS' four sold-out concerts at the National Stadium in December.
With summer’s heat dissipating in Hong Kong, I decided to do a country walk last weekend and ended up in Stanley, a coastal neighbourhood in the south of Hong Kong Island. What we found there shocked us. It had been a few years since I visited the area, mostly because it was always packed with tourists. In all previous Stanley outings, hordes of visitors, whether from mainland China or Western countries, packed the side-street market and the main beach promenade. On this recent hike, a trail led...
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Kevin Lai, head mixologist at The St Regis Bar in Macau, is originally from Taiwan. Meng Shu, a glass artist and lecturer who is also based in the city, grew up in mainland China. Inspired by their current home, these two individuals recently combined their talents to create a cocktail and accompanying piece of glass art that represent what Macau means to them as expats – mirroring the way in which parts of the local cultural heritage were shaped over the years by people who came to the port...
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“You can tell in about 30 seconds whether a bar was designed by someone who’s worked a busy shift or by someone who drew a nice picture,” says Nikita Matveev. Ask mixologists what they notice when they walk into a bar, and they won’t mention the menu or the mood board. Matveev, head bartender of Dead Poets and The Old Man, counts the steps – how far bartenders must reach for ice, trash and stock, and whether they’re bumping into each other. Lorenzo Antinori sees light first: how it falls on the...
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South Korean songstress Ejae, who found global fame after lending her voice to Netflix’s 2025 animated film, KPop Demon Hunters, recently tied the knot with her long-time partner, Samuel Kim, on October 17. Ejae, whose real name is Kim Eun-jae, wore a custom Danielle Frankel bridal gown for the ceremony, while her groom wore a classic tuxedo by Bhambi, a New York City-based custom tailor. The newlyweds’ nuptials were featured in Vogue and were reportedly held at Stage 28 in Seoul’s Gangdong...