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The US gears up for an explosion of Chinese tourism

09 May 2013 | By Husna Haq

With an influx of Chinese travellers predicted by 2015, US hotels and luxury retailers are responding with culturally conscious amenities for the burgeoning lucrative market.

Hotels

Forms of Identification

Forms of identification: Lee Abbamonte

Irreverent responses from the youngest American to travel to every country in the world.

Reader Q&A

Reader Q&A: What is the best way to travel around Morocco?

08 May 2013 | By Breanna McMahon

Reader Giacomo Tini is planning a trip to North Africa, and needs to know whether bus, train or car is the best way to get around. Our Facebook fans weighed in with travel advice.

Worldwide Weird

Strange Starbucks around the world

07 May 2013 | By Lindsey Galloway

With a new emphasis on innovative and environmentally-friendly design, the Seattle-based coffee chain has been appearing in unexpected locations across the globe.

Localites

Hong Kong’s French tour de force

07 May 2013 | By Vicki Williams

Until 23 June, Le French May arts festival brings music, theatre, film, cabaret, fashion and food to the city, all served up with a Gallic twist.

Are people really interested in space tourism?

06 May 2013 | By Husna Haq

Richard Branson marked a major milestone in space tourism with Virgin Galactic’s supersonic test flight… but for most people, outer space is not worth the price.

Adventure

Openings: New York, Edinburgh, Lima, Rotterdam

06 May 2013 | By Sunshine Flint

The Refinery Hotel opens 16 May in New York City’s Garment District, with a rooftop lounge offering views of the Empire State Building.

Hotels

Business travel in an age of austerity

06 May 2013 | By Nick Easen

Flatlining economies are impacting business travel around the globe, with hotels, airlines and travel operators muscling in on penny-pinching executives.

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