Langkawi goes from sleepy to sexy
Langkawi cements its luxe credentials with upscale products, while festivals emerge as the music to the ears of high-spending Europeans
Singapore: Retail paradise lost?
Singapore is losing its shine as a shopping haven, inbound veterans tell Pamela Chow
Developing new Bali’s
Indonesia wants to develop 10 new Bali's. Problem is, investors still can’t get enough of the real one.
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?
Making South Africa a coveted destination
With Asia accounting for 10.2 per cent of total traffic and a 30.3 per cent growth in 2016, South African Tourism is optimistic the...
Good food pursuits
Swanky restaurants in integrated resorts have been luring international visitors to the territory. But to be positioned as a gastronomic capital, the destination must not forget its local cuisine. By Prudence Lui
Plugging the funding gap
Prudence Lui looks at how government aid and subsidies can go a long way to help travel trade members stay relevant in a fast-changing climate
Maldives: a paradise redefined?
When a luxury destination goes downmarket, will a broader audience and brand presence equate to a better bottom line? S Puvaneswary takes this question to the Maldives
Shout out to Alberta
It’s Canada’s 150th anniversary and, with free admission to national parks and historic sites, Alberta is the place to be, especially for Asian millennials, says Raini Hamd
Growing to higher heights
A new crop of luxury properties is shaking up Hong Kong’s hospitality scene, but the more crowded marketplace will also bring a mixed bag of benefits to the trade, finds Prudence Lui
