Asia’s lifelong voyagers
As populations grey in Asia, senior tourists are making up a growing proportion of leisure travellers to become a business goldmine for travel agencies....
To dazzling new heights
Thailand is drumming up its upscale hotels and niche products as it puts on a new face for travellers with deep pockets and a...
Old capital, new ways
Not wanting to be perceived as merely a cultural destination, the Chinese capital is diversifying its products to attract wider tourist segments, writes Prudence...
Short-term pain for long-term gain?
As a crackdown on zero-dollar tours in Thailand dents arrivals from China, some insist this is a worthwhile tradeoff for lasting gains
Thailand will miss...
Putting an end to ‘endo’ labour
Philippines authorities are clamping down on the contractualisation of labour practices, putting some tourism and hospitality companies in a bind
The Philippine government’s aggressive drive...
Following in his footsteps
The best way for the people to honour the king’s exemplary life is to follow in his footsteps... A life goal of mine is...
Learning on the go
Qooco’s David Topolewski shares how mobile learning will make an innovative, cost-effective way to transform training delivery in the hospitality sector
Governments and companies are...
New hotel brands in ASEAN
Brands are being launched faster than you can open the door to a hotel room. Here’s a look at 10 new brands in South-east...
Natural advantage
The Mandai precinct is poised to undergo a massive makeover to become an ecotourism hub with five wildlife parks and eco-lodges.
Ecotourism is set to...
Growing access opens Pandora’s box
Improved accessibility has brought greater visibility to Vietnam’s central coast alongside other issues.
An increase in international flights into Danang is allowing Vietnam’s central coast...
