A market for the rustic
The capital of South Kalimantan looks to its traditional life sources and riverine culture to enhance its tourism appeal for visitors, both domestic and...
Growing to higher heights
A new crop of luxury properties is shaking up Hong Kong’s hospitality scene, but the more crowded marketplace will also bring a mixed bag of benefits to the trade, finds Prudence Lui
Slow and steady wins
Meaningful experiences are as important as ever in Singapore, where big spenders are setting the tone for future travel with demand for relaxing staycations.
A thriving & contested marketplace
The symbiotic and tenuous relationship that OTAs have with airlines and hotels is now shaping up in the hot emerging sector of in-destination experiences. What does the future hold in this newfound alliance between tour operators and OTAs? By Xinyi Liang-Pholsena
Keeping the Tiaki promise
The private and public sectors in New Zealand have pledged to the Tiaki Promise – a commitment to care for the land, its people and upholding the sustainability of the country as they conduct their tourism-related businesses.
Niseko: not just a winter destination
Not content with being seen as a winter destination, Niseko and its surrounds aspire to boost summer visitor numbers.
Much more to Mui Ne
A boom in upscale resorts, the development of attractive investment policies, and the completion of a new expressway have led the beach resort town of Mui Ne in south-east Vietnam to rise in popularity with tourists
Welcoming a new breed
Hotels watch out. Asia’s serviced residence operators are seeing a surge in short-stay bookings, with one even launching a hotel-residence brand. By Linda Haden,...
Making travel inclusive
Poor infrastructure, services and attitudes towards travellers with special access needs is preventing the Asian tourism sector from seizing an important niche market
While the...
Year-end Special: TTG Asia’s ‘Likes’ & ‘Dislikes’ of the year
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Curtains close on SeaWorld San Diego’s orca shows
SeaWorld San Diego in California has ended its long-running killer whale show in January, following years of...