What does Hong Kong airport smell of? Or your go-to hotel? The business of scent branding

What does Hong Kong airport smell of? Or your go-to hotel? The business of scent branding

Its Mandarin Oriental scent – evoking the Asia-based global luxury hotel chain – exudes refreshing floral notes of freesia and osmanthus, while Lululemon’s scent is reminiscent of fresh laundry, which is ideal when slipping into brand-new leggings. Shiu Shing Hong, a fragrance shop in Sheung Wan, has been in operation for more than 50 years. … Read more

Is Blue Bottle’s instant coffee as good as brewed coffee or espresso? You may have already tried it without knowing

Is Blue Bottle’s instant coffee as good as brewed coffee or espresso? You may have already tried it without knowing

Think of instant coffee and it’s unlikely you’d associate the product with anything artisanal. More likely, it’s a term that brings to mind dusty jars, destined to become rocket fuel for the cash-strapped and time poor. In addition, research in recent years has also pointed towards the health risk from drinking instant coffee thanks to … Read more

How to be a plane spotter in Hong Kong, why Japanese airports offer good vantage points, and why the Covid-19 pandemic was a bonanza for enthusiasts

How to be a plane spotter in Hong Kong, why Japanese airports offer good vantage points, and why the Covid-19 pandemic was a bonanza for enthusiasts

Especially exciting for a plane spotter is the arrival of a rare aircraft. Gurung is most proud of having spotted Floyd Mayweather’s private jet – the American boxer visited the city in 2019 – and a Boeing 767-400ER VVIP belonging to the Bahrain royal family. Deepu Gurung’s photo of a Boeing 767-400ER VVIP owned by … Read more

Passengers wait over 18 hours on SFO-bound flight diverted by storm

Passengers wait over 18 hours on SFO-bound flight diverted by storm

FILE: A Cathay Pacific aircraft taxis toward the runway at San Francisco International Airport. Robert Alexander/Getty Images Cathay Pacific 870 underwent multiple diversions before ultimately arriving at another California airport over 300 miles from its intended destination. Article continues below this ad However, when up against a bomb cyclone that smashed the Bay Area, any flight … Read more