Japan’s cherry blossom season is a time-honoured tradition that is celebrated across the length and breadth of the country. This integral part of Japanese culture brings a flood of new visitors each year, and with it, a sizable boost to the country’s economy

The Caribbean has long been popular among leisure tourists, but the economic prowess of Trinidad and Tobago has begun to draw in a different breed of traveller

Bertrand Piccard has many strings to his bow, but the explorer, lecturer and philanthropist is best known for pioneering and piloting the first attempt at an around-the-world solar-powered flight

Plans to spend $137bn on revamping India’s crumbling rail network have been greeted with nationwide relief. Jules Gray looks at how these long-overdue renovations are intended to keep the country steaming ahead

Renowned for its unhurried attitude, natural beauty and historical significance, Bern is fast becoming a hub for business and leisure travellers alike

When you’re abroad, it can be easy to forget about your finances – but it’s always important to make sure you receive best value for money wherever you are! Here are some tips for keeping your costs down

A citywide facelift is seeing Hong Kong’s CBD shifting away from the Central District and across the water to the Kowloon peninsula. There, a multibillion-dollar arts development is set to transform the area into a growing hub for culture as well as commerce

While largely unknown in many countries, rugby union has been gaining momentum as one of the world’s most profitable sports. The upcoming Rugby World Cup 2015 in England will act as a showcase of the sport’s recently commercialised image

Technological innovations have transformed the world around us, and travel is no exception. Elizabeth Matsangou takes a look at how technology has revolutionised the travel industry

America’s largest airlines are once again accusing Persian Gulf carriers of holding an unfair advantage in the air travel sector. But competition in any form is just what the US oligopoly needs

Despite the economic, social and cultural obstacles that stand in the way of its manifestation, the reunification of the Korean peninsula is something that is undeniably worth pursuing

The circular economy initiative has been gaining momentum for some time now, though nowhere in the world is there more support for the scheme than in Rotterdam