Qantas Data Breach Exposes Millions in Cyberattack
SYDNEY — Qantas Airways confirmed on Sunday that the personal data of 5.7 million customers was stolen in a July cyberattack, marking one of the most significant data breaches in the airline’s history. The incident, which Qantas said targeted a … Continue reading Qantas Data Breach Exposes Millions in Cyberattack
Winter Travel Trends: A Surge in Long-Haul Journeys
BERLIN — Germany’s travelers are planning further ahead and venturing farther afield. According to the German Travel Association (DRV), bookings for the upcoming winter season 2025/26 reveal a clear trend toward long-haul destinations, as more vacationers seek to escape the … Continue reading Winter Travel Trends: A Surge in Long-Haul Journeys
South Korea’s Hologram Police Officer Cuts Crime
SEOUL — In a bid to enhance urban safety through technology, South Korea has deployed a life-size holographic police officer in a central Seoul park — and early data shows it is working. Since its installation earlier this year, crime … Continue reading South Korea’s Hologram Police Officer Cuts Crime
Macau: Gambling Hub Bets Big on Medical Tourism
MACAU — Macau, long famed as the world’s largest gambling hub, is casting itself in a new light: as a destination for healthcare tourism. This week, the city inaugurated iRad Hospital, a “resort hospital” inside the Studio City integrated resort, … Continue reading Macau: Gambling Hub Bets Big on Medical Tourism
Thailand: “Big Impact Act Fast” Strategy to Revive Tourism
BANGKOK — Thailand’s new Minister of Tourism and Sports, Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, has unveiled an ambitious campaign titled “Big Impact Act Fast,” a sweeping national strategy to reignite the country’s tourism engine and accelerate economic recovery ahead of the 33rd Southeast … Continue reading Thailand: “Big Impact Act Fast” Strategy to Revive Tourism