Germany aims higher with South-east Asia
The German National Tourism Board is targeting key South-east Asian markets to achieve its goals of scoring longer average nights and higher tourist traffic to lesser-known parts of Germany
First person: To feed or not to feed
Rosa Ocampo takes a closer look at the fishy whale shark practice in Oslob, and is adamant that something has to be done about the ecological imabalance
How Chinese luxury travellers rate travel agents services
Customised travel services are experiencing a surge in popularity, forcing China’s travel agencies to place a strong emphasis on the quality of travel itineraries...
Tourism tax troubles surface in Malaysia
Hoteliers and travel agents fear losing budget travellers to non-registered acommodation and neighbouring destinations
Philippines laments shortage of multi-linguistic guides
There is a shortage of multilinguistic guides in the country, in spite of certain growing inbound markets.
Singapore brings greying trades to life
Tours with a twist are taking tourists into the heart of Singapore’s disappearing industries, in line with the destination’s new brand.
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?
