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...
A breath of fresh air
Julian Ryall takes a look at how the country’s largest port city makes a name for itself among international visitors by forging partnerships, launching...
Citizen guiding: friend or foe?
New platforms connecting tourists to local hosts defend themselves in the face of sceptical tour guides. By Adelaine Ng
A guided tour by Localyokl
Airbnb and...
The business of protection
With insolvencies and bankruptcy filings on the uptick among travel businesses in recent years, is the trade seeing enough protection against such risks from...
Rise of the Chinese explorer
More Chinese travellers are now enabled and emboldened to seek out Australia’s regional gems, a far cry from how the market was when the...
