Getting back up again in Kerala
Tourism in flood-battered Kerala is rebounding, but the promotional momentum gained while driving its recovery is not about to slow
China’s hotels smarten up
Robot bellboys, facial recognition technology and fully automated check-ins are becoming a norm among hotels in China
Top 2019 picks for SE Asia
Inbound travel agents from the 10 ASEAN member countries pick the hottest adventure, nature and culinary attractions that are on their radar this yearCanoei
New year, new outlook
As travellers seek authentic experiences more than ever, what key trends are Asia’s leading inbound agents keeping an eye on for 2019, what are the opportunity areas, and what challenges lie ahead?
TTG top list: travel business leaders to watch in 2019
The TTG Editorial team reveals who’s on our to-watch list and the stories we wish to cover
How voice assistants are changing our lives
Siri, Alexa, Cortana and Google Assistant are names that have recently become familiar to many people throughout the world. Many of us call upon them from time to time to help us with mundane tasks such as web browsing and Internet searches, making phone calls, checking weather information or playing music.
Mario Hardy’s musings on Kazakhstan
Ahead of the PATA Travel Mart in Kazakhstan, Mario Hardy, the association's CEO, finds himself back in the capital city of the former Soviet republic, where he discovers an intriguing blend of modernity and remnants from the past, a museum he calls the most fascinating site he has visited in a long while, and more.
Where is sustainability in travel & tourism headed?
What is sustainable tourism? How sustainable is travel and tourism? I’m asked these questions constantly in my leadership role at Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). To the first, our view at GSTC is that “sustainability is a journey”, requiring constant improvement and reflecting dynamic conditions, an imperative to continually strive toward greater sustainability and not a set end point.
Hotspots to watch
From Kerala to Phu Quoc, here’s a look at destinations that have made Asian travel experts’ wow list for 2019.
Brilliant innovations
With a craft beer airline, air taxis and floating hotel pods emerging in the marketplace, needless to say, the spirit of innovation is flourishing in travel this year. TTG Asia reporters bring you some of their favourites
