A tale of two worlds
New Clark City and the province of Bohol are making strides in establishing the Philippines as a preferred tourist destination, while pushing for sustainable and responsible tourism development.
Finding the right fit
TTG Asia asked 20 travel experts which of these hotel marketing representation companies they worked with most closely and why. Top concerns were brand...
Ready to set sail
Asia's waters will see even more cruise activity in 2012. TTG Asia examines several expansion plans*
Michael Bayley
Executive vice president
Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCC)
Homeporting, deployment plans...
Glitz, glitter and family fun in Macau
The city wants to shed its gaming skin and position itself more as a leisure destination for families
Macau is currently undergoing a rejuvenation drive,...
Wanted: a more robust e-visa facility
Modifications need to be done to the present e-visa scheme to entice more international travellers to visit.
While India’s e-visa facility was hailed as a...
At tipping point
Booming tourism worldwide has sparked a debate if its undoubted benefits are now outweighed by less quantifiable downsides. Xinyi Liang-Pholsena takes stock of the...
Independents reach out for marketing representation
Why do some hotel owners prefer to be independent and how do they choose a hotel marketing company to represent them? Raini Hamdi, Xinyi...
Making old new again
While Langkawi has long been the state’s crown jewel for tourism, Kedah state government now wants its other attractions to be recognised in their...
A-Zs of Successful Agencies: Databases
In this regular column, Adrian Caruso, founder and CEO of TA Fastrack Australia, dishes out advice to travel experts. A former travel agency and...
More of Tokyo to love
Tokyo’s tourism players are responding to a growing desire for outdoor and wellness experiences by crafting programmes that spotlight off-the-beaten track locations and activities. Kathryn Wortley finds out more.
