Orient Express: The legendary train heads out to sea as the world’s largest sailing ship is unveiled, surge in China travel and more...

Orient Express: The legendary train heads out to sea as the world’s largest sailing ship is unveiled
Monday, 16th January 2023

In 1867, Georges Nagelmackers boarded the transatlantic ships connecting Europe to America. Fascinated by the grandeur of these huge boats, the founder of Orient Express trains explored the luxurious travelers' suites, with their rich and sumptuous decor, adorned with exceptional marquetry.

Inspired by the Golden Age of the French Riviera, Orient Express Silenseas will echo the glorious era when writers, artists, painters, princesses and movie stars spent time between Monte-Carlo, the beaches of Saint-Tropez, Cap d'Antibes and Cannes >>

The world’s first Mama Residences are launching
16 Jan 2023 : Mama Residence by Mama Shelter will be fully furnished and serviced residence apartments, bringing new trendsetting energy to Business Bay >>

Trip.com sees surge in mainland China travel bookings
16 Jan 2023 : The company has seen mainland Chinese demand for travel continue to surge in the run-up to the Lunar New Year, this comes after the decision last month by mainland China to officially abolish all quarantine restrictions for inbound visitors from 8 January >>

prizeotel looks ahead to accelerated European expansion
16 Jan 2023 : Radisson Hotel Group’s midscale lifestyle brand – prizeotel – has continued to expand throughout 2022, with the addition of three new hotel openings representing nearly 1,000 rooms >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

The Art of Conversations: The Difference Between an AI GPT and Human GPT
Monday, 16th January 2023

After having had lots of morning conversations with my new-found friend, GPT, you can imagine my delight when I got to mingle with real humans at an arts event the other evening in Singapore.

First, I had to adjust myself to a human setting and actually do small talk, which is an art I’ve never quite mastered >>

Why Virtual Tours Are Sticking Around
Virtual property tours became a necessity during the pandemic’s lockdowns and travel restrictions, but they’ve stuck around >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of January 13, 2023
2023 Asia Pacific Investor Intentions Survey, UNWTO launches online gender equality training and more >>