TravelPerk survey shows impact of travel disruption
LONDON – UK businesses are spending more than £1.6 billion annually on mitigating the fallout from travel disruption, according to a report out this week from TravelPerk. It says the cost represents roughly 4% of the UK’s total business travel … Continue reading TravelPerk survey shows impact of travel disruption
Philippines: Powerful 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes
MANILA – A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck late Tuesday near the central Philippine coast, triggering structural collapse, fires and multiple casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) located the quake roughly 10 km below sea level, just west of Palompon and … Continue reading Philippines: Powerful 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes
Romantic Riverside Retreat in Chiang Mai: NA NIRAND
By ASEAN TODAY Staff Writer CHIANG MAI – Chiang Mai has long been known for its laid-back atmosphere, cultural richness, and the promise of a slower pace compared to Bangkok. In recent years, the city has also developed a sophisticated … Continue reading Romantic Riverside Retreat in Chiang Mai: NA NIRAND
Apple Accelerates Global Transition to e-SIM only
CUPERTINO – Apple has issued mandatory training for its employees and authorized resellers across the European Union, requiring completion by September 5 ahead of the company’s highly anticipated “Awe-Dropping” event on September 9, 2025. This move strongly suggests that the … Continue reading Apple Accelerates Global Transition to e-SIM only
Hotels Sue Booking.com over ‘Best-Price’ Clauses
AMSTERDAM – More than 10,000 hotels across Europe have joined a landmark class-action lawsuit against Booking.com. They accuse the platform of imposing best-price (rate-parity) clauses for two decades—agreements that prevented hotels from offering lower prices on their own websites or … Continue reading Hotels Sue Booking.com over ‘Best-Price’ Clauses