http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/category/ASIA Latest travel news from Asia | The Traveller Copyright 2009 The Traveller Ltd. en-gb sales@thetravelleruk.com sales@thetravelleruk.com 60 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Tokyo+International+Film+Festival+arrives+in+October/932299 For travellers hoping to inject a bit of culture into their Japanese holiday, Tokyo International Film Festival arrives in October. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:57:56 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Tokyo+International+Film+Festival+arrives+in+October/932299 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Air+New+Zealand+launches+new+service+from+Japan/932306 Air New Zealand has announced details of a new summer charter service from Japan to give travellers from this region an extra way to reach the country. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:31:31 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Air+New+Zealand+launches+new+service+from+Japan/932306 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Hong+Kong+welcomes+chic+new+bar/932310 A chic new drinking establishment has opened in Hong Kong where guests can sprawl across comfy sofas and enjoy a refreshing cocktail. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:34:31 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Hong+Kong+welcomes+chic+new+bar/932310 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Gap+year+travellers+%27should+fundraise+before+their+trip%27/932061 Holidaymakers planning a gap year should try to do some fundraising before they jet off on their travels, according to one industry expert. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:54:04 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Gap+year+travellers+%27should+fundraise+before+their+trip%27/932061 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Chanel+to+open+Singapore+boutique/931839 Iconic French fashion brand Chanel has announced that Singapore will be the setting for its latest boutique store. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:05:03 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Chanel+to+open+Singapore+boutique/931839 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Katy+Perry+to+perform+at+Hong+Kong+hotel+opening/931840 International pop sensation Kay Perry is due to perform at the extravagant opening event at The Mira Hong Kong hotel. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:04:29 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Katy+Perry+to+perform+at+Hong+Kong+hotel+opening/931840 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Dance+music+festival+hits+Singapore+in+December/931722 While December in the UK may mean winter weather and Christmas shopping, in Singapore it is time for ZoukOut, the island's largest dance music festival. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:16:45 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Dance+music+festival+hits+Singapore+in+December/931722 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Bangkok+International+Film+Festival+arrives+in+September/931361 This September, holidaymakers travelling to Thailand will be able to take in a bit of cinematic culture at the annual Bangkok International Film Festival. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:46:35 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Bangkok+International+Film+Festival+arrives+in+September/931361 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Scale+the+Singapore+Vertical+Marathon/931224 Holidaymakers with a passion for keeping fit may wish to hop on a flight to Singapore this autumn for the city-state's annual 'Vertical Marathon'. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:35:04 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Scale+the+Singapore+Vertical+Marathon/931224 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Thai+Airways+receives+1%2C000th+Airbus+A330/931137 Thai Airways International (THAI) recently became the recipient of a very special delivery from Airbus – the 1,000th aircraft from the A330/A340 family. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:00:00 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Thai+Airways+receives+1%2C000th+Airbus+A330/931137 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Singapore+lights+up+for+Deepavali/930917 During the autumn, travellers on holiday to Singapore will be fortunate enough to witness the annual Festivals of Lights or Deepavali. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:57:41 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Singapore+lights+up+for+Deepavali/930917 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Celebrate+the+seasons+in+Singapore/930844 While at home in the UK the beginning of autumn may mean rainy weather and the end of the school holidays, in Singapore it means celebration, fireworks and parades. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:22:14 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Celebrate+the+seasons+in+Singapore/930844 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Singapore+heats+up+for+fire+walking+festival/930779 Singapore is preparing to walk over hot coals as part of the celebration for the annual Theemidhi Festival. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:06:00 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Singapore+heats+up+for+fire+walking+festival/930779 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Beyonce+to+play+Singapore%27s+F1+Rocks+festival/930443 Beyonce is one of the artists confirmed to perform at this September's F1 Rocks festival to coincide with the Singapore Grand Prix. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:25:58 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Beyonce+to+play+Singapore%27s+F1+Rocks+festival/930443 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Singapore+revs+up+for+Grand+Prix+Season/930217 The Formula 1 Grand Prix Season kicks off in Singapore this September, which promises to bring with it a dazzling array of musical entertainment, artistic dance shows, premiere exhibitions and intoxicating parties. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:04:57 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Singapore+revs+up+for+Grand+Prix+Season/930217 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Singapore+National+Day+Parade+marches+into+town/930021 Singapore's National Day Parade marches into the city-state in August in celebration of its independence. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:26:55 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Singapore+National+Day+Parade+marches+into+town/930021 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Hong+Kong+International+Film+Festival+in+August/929936 The annual Summer International Film Festival returns to Hong Kong this year featuring more than 35 movies from across the globe. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:34:46 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Hong+Kong+International+Film+Festival+in+August/929936 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Travellers+%27love+to+send+postcards%27/929937 In a world of high-technology such as smartphones and Wi-Fi, a new poll has found that Brits like nothing more than to receive an old-fashioned postcard. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:33:49 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Travellers+%27love+to+send+postcards%27/929937 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Malaysia+Eco+Film+Fest+to+highlight+climate+change/929782 Eco-conscious tourists heading off to Malaysia this autumn will be able to exchange ideas at this year's Eco Film Fest in Kuala Lumpur. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:56:19 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Malaysia+Eco+Film+Fest+to+highlight+climate+change/929782 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Kuala+Lumpur+International+Tower+Jump+welcomes+adrenaline+junkies/929717 Daredevils extreme sports enthusiasts from all over the world will be heading to Malaysia this October to take part in the death-defying Kuala Lumpur International Tower Jump. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:44:12 +0100 http://www.thetravelleruk.com/latest_travel_news/Kuala+Lumpur+International+Tower+Jump+welcomes+adrenaline+junkies/929717