TTG Asia
Asia/Singapore Friday, 29th March 2024

When passion drives purpose

Travel operators and hoteliers in Singapore are crafting novel tours and products to build upon the country’s new destination branding

Stuck in a constant price rut

Hotel room rates in prime tourist locations in Thailand have been suffering due to an oversupply.

Chiang Mai comes of age

The possibility of Chiang Mai becoming a gateway for longhaul travellers is welcome news. By S Puvaneswary

China’s hotels smarten up

Robot bellboys, facial recognition technology and fully automated check-ins are becoming a norm among hotels in China

A forgotten island

Is there a place for the Sentosa Harbourfront precinct in Singapore’s new tourism identity?

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.

Scoring a tourism touchdown

Singapore Rugby Sevens is firmly tackling new frontiers to grow the sport – and event– in Asia, by striking a balance between being fun and family-friendly to set itself apart from competitors, discovers Pamela Chow

Window of opportunity opens for Malaysia

In Malaysia, the interim period between the zero-rating of Goods & Services Tax and the implementation of a new Sales & Service Tax is presenting tremendous lures for travellers seeking a good deal. But the critical test for Malaysia as a destination choice begins after the three months.

LCC wand on Mindanao

A string of airlines has come and gone in trying to link the Philippines with Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia. Two new lionhearts are AirAsia and Cebu Pacific. Can they make it and usher in peace and prosperity to Mindanao?

Developing new Bali’s

Indonesia wants to develop 10 new Bali's. Problem is, investors still can’t get enough of the real one.

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