Agoda’s 2025 travel calendar: A month-by-month guide to Asia
Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled a list of destinations in Asia for 2025, providing travelers with a month-by-month guide from March onwards to the continent’s seasonal attractions, cultural highlights, and unique experiences. The monthly travel guide suggests different places and cultures throughout the year, based on perfect times to visit. From the scenic cherry blossoms of Tokyo, Japan in March to the lively Diwali celebrations in Jaipur come October, Agoda’s selection offers a diverse range of experiences for every traveler. Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President, Supply at Agoda, shared, “At Agoda, we love helping people explore the world for less. We believe travel should be accessible and inspiring, and…
Dato’ Fazley Yaakob: From Music to Culinary Mastery
Dato’ Fazley Yaakob, a versatile celebrity, has seamlessly blended business, gastronomy, and music into his diverse career. With chart-topping hits like Asmara Ini and Bila April, he enthralled listeners as a recording artist in the late 1990s. Over two decades, he built a name not only as a singer-songwriter but also as a motivational speaker and a successful entrepreneur. Dato’ Fazley’s love for the culinary arts drove him to seek formal training at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, despite his success in the entertainment sector. After clinching the title of Grand Champion on MasterChef Celebrity Malaysia in 2012, he embarked on a rigorous academic journey, earning a Diplôme…
Hong Kong Elevates Muslim-Friendly Travel Experiences for Muslim Travellers
Hong Kong continues to make progress in becoming a Muslim-friendly destination of choice, with enhanced services and facilities that cater to the needs of Muslim travellers. A key milestone in Hong Kong Tourism Board’s (HKTB) efforts is the increasing number of hotels participating in Crescent Rating’s (CR) accreditation program — a program rating hotel on their Muslim-friendliness developed by Crescent Rating, an internationally renowned Muslim travel marketing company. As of February 2025, 52 hotels in Hong Kong have successfully obtained an accreditation rating from Crescent Rating, depending on the Muslim-friendly facilities available at the hotels. In addition, Hong Kong has significantly expanded its selection of Halal-certified and Muslim-friendly restaurants, accredited by Incorporated…