Demystifying Muslim millennials
The Muslim millennial isn’t unlike other millennials, it appears, and the global travel trade is taking heed. By S Puvaneswary
Mario Hardy’s musings on Kazakhstan
Ahead of the PATA Travel Mart in Kazakhstan, Mario Hardy, the association's CEO, finds himself back in the capital city of the former Soviet republic, where he discovers an intriguing blend of modernity and remnants from the past, a museum he calls the most fascinating site he has visited in a long while, and more.
The power of screen
Destinations are using motion pictures to attract tourists, with many developing an arsenal of assistance to make it easier for film production. By Rohit Kaul and Karen Yue
From exclusivity to inclusivity
Traditional luxury markets are not weaning for the Maldives as the destination opens up to more visitor and accommodation segments
Know your policy well
Travel insurance expert Jim Krampen advises agents on how to check travel insurance cover for acts of terror.
Travel insurance offers two types of benefits...
Much ado about branding
In this roundtable discussion, travel experts from across Asia-Pacific examine and debate the value of hotel branding as travellers gravitate towards unique accommodation experiences amid an increasingly complex hospitality marketplace burgeoning with new lifestyle brands.
The thrill is on
Theme parks in Asia continue to excite, but they must reinvent, says the trade.
THEME parks in Asia are pulling in the crowds, with those...
Small towns, big dreams
FITs and small groups are the target of bureaux hailing from lesser-known destinations in Japan.
Dipping into experiences
Hotels in Singapore are jumping on the tours and activities bandwagon, seeing opportunities to lure guests and connect with them on a deeper level.
Revival of two cities
No longer a forgotten part of Indonesia’s tourism history, the regencies of Wonosobo and Banyumas are gaining new likes for their adventure and nature offerings, aided by improved road access.
