What’s old is new again
A crop of new hotels are setting up camp in heritage buildings, breathing fresh life into conserved sites, reports Pamela Chow
Easing the congestion
Boracay’s closure has diverted visitors to Cebu, but the city’s transport woes threatens to unravel the progress made, reports Rosa Ocampo
Take two on film tourism’s impact
History has shown that box office hits can bring big tourism business to filming locations, but also the ugly effects of overtourism. Marissa Carruthers reports
Bali puts its best face forward
A high-profile international meeting is headed for Bali, catalysing further visitor-friendly developments such as a smart city initiative in Badung, reports Mimi Hudoyo
Brand Singapore scores big
The real Singapore scores big time from its reel depiction in the movie Crazy Rich Asians,
spurring travel players to exalt the richness of the city’s experiences through new tours
and promotion efforts. By Pamela Chow
From Asia, with pride
As the LGBTQ movement gains momentum in Asia, the tourism sector is realising the financial and social sense in standing up for this increasingly visible segment. By Xinyi Liang-Pholsena
‘Sin city’ no more
Pattaya is cleaning up its act to become a family-friendly destination, and local stakeholders are imploring visitors to look beyond its sleazy association
Long haul ambitions of Asian carriers
From launching longhaul LCC to pushing the limits of ultra-longhaul flights, Asia’s full-service airlines are now riding the new generation of fuel-efficient aircraft and robust passenger demand to fly longer and farther than before
Room for more luxury in Kuala Lumpur
A new crop of high-end hotel openings has transformed Kuala Lumpur into a
strong contendor as a luxury destination.
Towards European comeback
Malaysia inches closer to restoring its European markets, with partnerships to gain visibility with the continent’s travel buyers lined up and longer-term plans to rebuild connectivity.
