Havens in the city
Despite their city settings, urban resorts offer both an escape from, and a connection to, the surroundings. Agents share what makes a great urban resort and their top picks
The pressure is on
After years of pursuing growth by the numbers, the global travel industry is finally getting a grip of the problems that mass tourism brings. Industry leaders tell Xinyi Liang-Pholsena why the sector needs to act now
Lessons from Agung
Mt Agung’s eruption may have shaken travel confidence in Bali, but from this seismic event the tourism sector also discovers fertile ground for lessons on crisis management
and market diversification
On a road to tourism victory
The Belt and Road Initiative is spinning off benefits for China’s travel and tourism industry, whether they be high-profile events or interest in secondary destinations
The luxury sector keeps growing and growing
Shanghai heats up with the arrival of more luxury brands, but what about hotel rates?
Reminders in boom times
The surge in visitor arrivals into the country is coming as an urgent call to preserve the very things that endear Vietnam to both its residents and guests.
A time of robust growth
Despite the many hotels coming onstream, the hotel market in Vietnam is far from saturated, with the luxury segment growing and hotel supply spreading out to emerging destinations
Partnerships for a healthier sector
The medical tourism sector is proving to be good business therapy for hotels located in the vicinity of major hospitals in Asia.
The fighting spirit of independent chains
CEOs of independent hotel groups aren’t afraid of Airbnb or new soft brands launched by global hotel chains. In fact, they seem energised by the increased competition.
Making cybersecurity a priority
As travel businesses increasingly rely on digital information systems and other online processes, cyberthreats are rearing their ugly heads with costly consequences. Unless the right measures are taken, few are exempt from the risk of a security breach, not even smaller-scale companies
















