Search
You have searched for "local tours"
Showing 1-10 of 48
Cruises to nowhere extended as Singaporeans seek to go anywhere
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is extending the season for one of Asia’s largest cruise ships, because of what it said was "overwhelming demand” for its voyages to nowhere among Singapore residents with few options for travel outside of their small island city-state.
Lunar New Year opens with about 25 coronavirus cases as Hong Kong’s hardest-hit sectors plead for more government aid
Top restaurant industry representative says profits have plunged during ‘golden time’ for city’s eateries due to social-distancing restrictionsTourism sector, meanwhile, says members of its workforce struggling to find even part-time jobs while travel at a standstill
Hong Kong records eight new cases of Covid-19, as government adviser calls for Spain, Italy to be added to high-risk list
HONG KONG, Oct 27 (SCMP): Outbreak situation in Europe has worsened in recent weeks, with some countries reporting five-digit daily infection talliesTourism stakeholders, meanwhile, say they expect thousands of lay-offs within a month if more help is not forthcoming
Foreigners learn about Singapore via virtual tours
With the Covid-19 pandemic, virtual local tours and experiences are attracting not only Singapore residents but also foreigners curious to learn about the sights and sounds here.
Hong Kong financial chief predicts growth in mainland China will lift local economy in third quarter; six new Covid-19 cases confirmed
HONG KONG, Oct 26 (SCMP): Returning momentum in mainland economy will have knock-on effect in financial hub, minister Paul Chan predictsBut any recovery will depend on how well Hong Kong can maintain its success in containing the pandemic, he says
Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble: more affordable Covid-19 tests needed to boost tourism, industry players say
HONG KONG, Oct 17 (SCMP): Coronavirus PCR tests range between US$39 and more than US$129 in Hong Kong, while similar tests cost about US$221 at Singapore airportIf the prices are not lowered, only people with urgent needs will resume travel, and local tourism industry won’t benefit, lawmaker Yiu Si-wing says
Hong Kong faces about 4 new coronavirus cases as health expert warns against further easing social-distancing rules
HONG KONG, Oct 3 (SCMP): Government health adviser cites existence of infections with mystery sources when cautioning against loosening of restrictionsMedical source says Hong Kong can expect another four or so Covid-19 infections on Saturday
Unload your burdens with a local holiday in Kuala Kurau, Perak
The columnist reflects on the meaning of life while gallivanting through a quaint fishing village in Perak.
Tourism lawmaker in Hong Kong urges bailout via local tours
HONG KONG (China Daily/ANN): Tourism-sector lawmaker Yiu Si-wing urged the government to relax the social-distancing ban on public gatherings of over four people to allow for local tours and bail out the battered industry.
Domestic tourism picks up at London's Jack the Ripper tour
“I don't know if you’re aware, but we’re living through a pandemic right now, ” says Joel Robinson with a smile as he introduces his Jack the Ripper tour in London’s East End.
