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
Room surge a competitive boon
Myanmar’s hotel space has gone from being under-supplied to the other extreme, driving room rates down to more competitive levels.
Taking off with NDC
As the technology surrounding IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) slots into place, initial scepticism in the industry is now giving way to significant acceptance among the three major GDSs and most of its airline members. TTG Asia takes a look at where the travel sector is today with NDC adoption, and what its trajectory and future will be.
Build and they will come
More hotel rooms are coming to the UAE, but growing visitor numbers and new demand generators are expected to keep the market buoyant.
Affordability leads the way
Midscale hotel brands are rising in popularity as a new generation of budget-conscious travellers seek to unlock greater value than ever from their hotel stays. TTG Asia gets travel agents to shed light on the latest affordable hotel trends, plus a look at new offerings in the segment.
Modest offerings in the spotlight for UAE
Less flashy than Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the south but no less rich in culture, history and adventure offerings, the UAE’s northern emirates now draws a critical mass of tourists from China and India, with Muslim countries in Asia coming up on the radar too.
Smart airports take flight
The era of robotics, biometric check-in and augmented reality has arrived in airports, promising to make the passenger travel experience more efficient and comfortable. Here’s a look at the latest technologies in Asia-Pacific airports, and new innovations ahead.
