Manila: A city bypassed
The Philippine capital city has become a mere transit or bypassed altogether as carriers go straight to secondary gateways. Rosa Ocampo, based in Manila,...
When dynamism meets heritage
Its economic prowess aside, Shanghai is also a powerhouse in tourism, tapping its unique blend of western and oriental influences, old and new to...
Flying into the future
TTG Asia looks at how South-east Asia’s national airlines have fared in their performance last year, whether global uncertainties have affected sales, as well...
Visitors in for a treat
Food-related festivals, campaigns and tours in Asia are whetting appetites for gastronomic and cultural travel, feeding a growing niche market
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Food has long been an...
In the pink of health
The improving medical infrastructure across Asia has seen new destinations of choice emerge for tourists seeking treatments. Meanwhile, more hospitality players are entering into...
Participation overseas takes a beating
A weak ringgit, uncertain ROI are making the trade more wary of attending trade shows abroad.
Trade players in Malaysia are taking a more prudent...
Counting the cost of lost longhaul links
SriLankan Airlines’ Europe pullout is a setback but other carriers have moved to fill the gap.
Sri Lankan Airlines’ move to cease direct flights to...
Paying the price at national parks
Tour operators in southern Thailand are adjusting their business strategies following The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation’s (DNP) announcement that the...
Making it home sweet home
As vacation rentals make inroads into Asia, agents believe this sharing economy space can be good for tourism – but proper regulations are a...
Preserving for posterity
Round up of the 37 sites in South-east Asia that sport the UNESCO World Heritage label. Plus, agents weigh in on the state of tourism at these sites and other locations they think should make the cut
