Guest travellers Rick Watson and Gail King share memories from their first visit to China on a trip organised by Trip a Deal. While it wasn’t on their bucket list, these New Zealanders are pleased they got the chance to visit and were pleasantly surprised by the experience. After visiting a jade factory to see the ...
Ask the Concierge: Revisiting Asia – Part 2
Join us this week for part two of Ask the Concierge: Revisiting Asia, where we are revisiting 10 of our favourite Asian destinations. We ask the concierge where they take their own guests, what the best places are for night-time entertainment, what key phrases visitors should learn, what their best keep secrets are and many more tips you need to know when travelling through Asia!
The Middle House, Shanghai
Mr Edwin Liu, the Assistant Director of Guest Experience at The Middle House, a Preferred Hotel, started his career in 2010 after graduating from university. He was born and raised in Hong Kong and spent the majority of his hotel career with The Upper House in Hong Kong until he moved to the magical metropolitan city ...
Sunburnt & shivering in Shangri-la, & other stories
An interview with Yap Mun Ching, Executive Director of The AirAsia Foundation: "I love exploring the second and third tier cities of China. Some of my favourites are Chengdu, Xian and Lijiang, each within easy reach of jaw-dropping historical and natural sites. Unlike a decade ago, the infrastructure is good and there are plenty of decent ...