When beautiful turns ugly
A look at the fallouts of unbridled development – and lack of regulation – on Boracay and other once-pristine spots in the Philippines. Will lessons be learnt from Boracay’s demise?
Why Steven Pan sold Regent
When Steven Pan fought off some 20 suitors eight years ago to become the new owner of Regent Hotels & Resorts, he had high...
Travel buyer beware
With the agency space largely unregulated, fly-by-night outfits in the Philippines have been able to run riot.
A city still favoured
While Chinese travellers still visit Hong Kong in droves, the territory needs to stay wary of growing competition from regional destinations.
A forgotten island
Is there a place for the Sentosa Harbourfront precinct in Singapore’s new tourism identity?
Let’s walk to a different beat
Hong Kong is seeing a budding walking tour market in recent years, with a new crop of operators eager to show visitors the unique colours of the city’s distinct neighbourhoods.
A destination that will stand the test of time
Turkey has survived the rise and fall of some of civilisation's greatest empires, and it will also survive the contemporary threats of terrorism and political upheaval. With its many mystical wonders, architectural marvels and unique blend of East-meets-West culture, it's no wonder why this storied destination has Rosa Ocampo enchanted.
Getting the long and short of it
No longer catering to the traditional market of long stayers, operators get more creative with their product offering, rolling out new millennial-oriented brands, bleisure amenities and even service robots
Seeds planted for new niche
Tourism stakeholders contemplate upselling strategies, tax holidays and a template to grow its budding farm tourism niche
Women hold up half the corporate sky
While female participation and leadership in the Chinese workplace is comparatively higher than its Western counterparts, Ctrip's CEO Jane Sun thinks more could still be done for women to totally smash the 'glass ceiling'.
