Calling for a level playing field
The advent of guesthouses raises fair play concerns among mid-sized resorts while DMCs fear a dilution of the Maldives brand with budget beds.
With the...
Taking the pulse of travel
TTG Asia speaks with travel bosses in the region to get a sense of how market conditions are unfolding in 2017, and what they...
Growing appreciation for nature
Juxtaposed against the steely skyscrapers of nearby Kuala Lumpur, Selangor state has emerged as an up-and-coming destination that can offer travellers what they crave for nowadays – a large dose of local culture coupled with unique rural experiences
Fab festivals
Festivals are one of the best ways to discover the soul of the destination and what its people hold most dear to their heart. Here are some not-to-be-missed festivals across our region.
Bright lights
Travel industry players expect recovery to pick up even more speed in 2023, but a looming recession and other operational challenges will continue to keep them on their toes. By Karen Yue, Marissa Carruthers and S Puvaneswary
It’s game on for tourism players
Agile travel and hospitality players are capitalising on the Pokémon Go craze in their marketing. Have they reaped tangible benefits from the game and...
Planning for tomorrow
Now that the ASEAN Open Sky Agreement is finally ratified, getting the airport infrastructure planning right and ahead of demand growth are the greatest...
Lessons from Agung
Mt Agung’s eruption may have shaken travel confidence in Bali, but from this seismic event the tourism sector also discovers fertile ground for lessons on crisis management
and market diversification
The curtain rises
Singapore has seen an explosion in live entertainment productions in recent months, many of which quickly sell out to locals and tourists
China’s hotels smarten up
Robot bellboys, facial recognition technology and fully automated check-ins are becoming a norm among hotels in China