Shanghai to launch all-in-one app for international travellers
Shanghai is preparing to roll out Easy Go — a new digital platform designed to enhance the travel experience for international visitors. Powered by Alipay, this English-language platform offers dedicated sections for services, benefits, guides, travel tips, and more. Services Easily accessible from the homepage, this section includes 30 mini programs grouped into four categories: food, transport, sightseeing, and shopping. Whether it’s placing a food delivery order, browsing dining recommendations, checking transit schedules, hailing a taxi, unlocking a shared bike, booking tickets, storing luggage or locating tax-refund counters, each tool is neatly grouped by function for intuitive access. And with the pioneering “Tap for Tax Refund” feature tied into Shanghai’s citywide refund map,…
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts x Eagle Hills for a New Resort and Private Mansions Project in Abu Dhabi
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce that an agreement has been signed for a new Bvlgari Resort & Mansions in Abu Dhabi, scheduled to open in 2030. Nestled on a private, horseshoe-shaped island, the new destination retreat will extend Abu Dhabi’s iconic corniche and will be accessible via a purpose-built bridge or by sea, ensuring a seamless arrival experience and enhancing its secluded and exclusive character. The project will include a resort with 60 rooms and suites and 30 villas, each offering spectacular views of the sea, city, or tranquil coves, as well as 90 distinct mansions with curated landscaping offering an unparalleled blend of Italian elegance and Arabian heritage. The construction…
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Sotheby’s Unveil “Masterpieces & The Mediterranean”
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection presents Masterpieces & the Mediterranean: An Artistic Voyage with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, an exclusive auction item offering once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences and cultural encounters aboard Luminara, the brand’s third and newest superyacht. The voyage will continue the partnership between The Luxury Group by Marriott International and auction house Sotheby’s, pairing The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s acclaimed hospitality at sea with the curatorial expertise of Sotheby’s specialists to unlock access to remarkable destinations and enriching cultural experiences typically beyond reach. Sailing from October 17–24, 2025, this seven-night journey aboard Luminara will take the winning bidder and a guest from Rome to Barcelona, visiting some of the Mediterranean’s most glamorous ports, including Livorno, Portofino, Saint-Tropez, and Mallorca. Guests will reside in Luminara‘s coveted…
27th Shanghai International Film Festival: A City-Wide Celebration of Cinema
The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) has officially kicked off, transforming the city into a vibrant celebration of cinema. With the theme “City of Film,” this year’s festival promises an unparalleled experience where the boundaries between screen and reality blur, inviting everyone to participate in a grand cinematic carnival. From June 14 to 23, more than 400 films from 71 countries and regions will screen across 48 cinemas and 61 screening halls in Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta. Nearly half are global or regional premieres. The festival’s program includes special sections like “Resonance” (showcasing iconic Chinese and international films) and “Cannes Express” (featuring eight acclaimed works fresh from the Cannes Film Festival). New additions such as “Asia Now” (highlighting cutting-edge Asian cinema) and “SIFF Immersive” (dedicated to virtual reality experiences) further…
Gateway to Seoul: Fly Direct from Rome, Paris, Barcelona, Frankfurt, and Zagreb
T’way Air, Korea’s leading low-cost carrier, has launched its “This is KOREA moment” promotion on its official website. Valid through June 30, the offer applies to all five of the airline’s Europe – Incheon (Seoul) routes — Rome, Paris, Barcelona, Frankfurt, and Zagreb— for travel through March 28, 2026. During summer 2025, T’way Air operates daily Rome–Incheon and Frankfurt–Incheon flights; Paris–Incheon service runs five times weekly (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun); Barcelona–Incheon flies four times weekly (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat); and Zagreb–Incheon departs three times weekly (Tue, Thu, Sat). All flights include two complimentary meals in both Business and Economy classes. T’way Air operates its Europe routes using A330-200 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. T’way Air offers two limited–time vouchers until June…
