Grand ambitions on the plate
Macau is eager to milk its UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy status, but to succeed as a foodie haven it has to look beyond prestige and consider the survival of small food businesses.
Bangkok hotel sector goes from strength to strength
Bangkok’s hotel sector is entering a period of sustained growth, buoyed by strong inbound travel demand and political stability.
What’s next for China cruising?
Some stay while others go and come back later. China’s cruise market is not for the faint-hearted but rewards may be bigger for those who stick around.
Mekong River faces a damming issue
Serving as South-east Asia’s most iconic waterway, the Mekong River is the lifeblood
of the countries it flows through. However, fears are being raised that the
rampant construction of dams will take a toll on the environment
and tourism, writes Marissa Carruthers.
Facing the rate challenge
The Chinese are returning to Hong Kong, but this is not relieving agents of challenges they face with dynamic room rates, finds Prudence Lui.
Seoul’s hotel development kicks into high gear
As political tensions ease, hospitality players launch projects across South Korea and extend feelers into the luxury segment. By Pamela Chow.
In Gangwon, a tourism sector fuelled by Olympic fire
The recent Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and improving North-South relations have ignited a host of developments for the once-secluded province of Gangwon, reports Pamela Chow
Catalysing growth beyond Bali
Infrastructure development and investment have to go hand in hand in order for Indonesia’s ‘10 New Balis’ to take off. TTG Asia looks at the tourism progress in a few emerging destinations.
Waterfront ambitions on the rise
Hong Kong’s harbourfront is undergoing a facelift, bringing new ‘mini destinations’ to the city and injecting a new vibrancy and character to the tourism scene through events and festivals, reports Prudence Lui.
Keeping the amusement
Asia’s integrated resorts are not just casinos with auxiliary facilities attached, but destinations offering seamless leisure and entertainment attractions. Here’s a look at how they continually reinvent the wheel to stay ahead of the curve
















