The prize and price of mobile
In an age of rapid digitisation, Pamela Chow examines why some agencies have successfully made strides into the mobile space while others prefer traditional mean
Wanted: return visitors
Marissa Carruthers examines what the government needs to do in order to obtain repeat longhaul visitorship
Pumping more efforts into marketing Vietnam and having more...
The dreary side of competition
S Puvaneswary looks at price slashing, depleting margins in Malaysia’s competitive inbound sector
Intense competition from new entrants, along with weakening bookings from most major...
Planning for tomorrow
Now that the ASEAN Open Sky Agreement is finally ratified, getting the airport infrastructure planning right and ahead of demand growth are the greatest...
Keeping the land fertile
Ecotourism has been a lifeline for northern Vietnam, a region known for its remarkable landscapes and cultures, but can it prevent over- commercialisation and...
Clutching at straws of recovery
Nepal tries to solidify signs of recovery by diversifying into eco- and spiritual tourism, but still faces infrastructaure and pollution issues, Marissa Carruthers reports
While...
Competing for fun
In Asia, the business of fun is a serious industry as attractions keep up the amusement war through constant reinvention.
Asia has been the hotbed...
In a state of vast potential
Although lacking direct flights from China, Sarawak could see Chinese inbound tourism take off thanks to new major incentives and partnerships.
Being a relatively late...
How OTAs can promote customer loyalty in a new era
What kept customers happy 10 years ago no longer works today. Internet and new technologies have completely changed consumer consumption behaviours and in turn,...
A chance for change
In a morphing travel landscape, Singapore travel agencies say they need guidance and unity. Alas, strong leadership eludes them for now. But there’s a...
















