Dawn of a new standard
ASEAN has been long been plagued by non-conformity of standards in many areas, so will the MRA-TP set a new benchmark for standardisation of...
Eventful times
A new tradeshow in town, as well as strong state support in the form of a dedicated CVB, are likely to be a force...
Charting new paths to growth
Serviced residence chiefs tell Paige Lee Pei Qi and Xinyi Liang-Pholsena how hospitality consolidation and competition from home rentals are shaping their expansion and...
Labour market woes
Macau’s lingering manpower shortfall is affecting travel agencies more than hotels. Prudence Lui inspects
A surge in Macau’s hotel supply is heightening the demand for...
The lure of Arabia
Asian travellers no longer regard the UAE as just a transit stop or business travel location, enticed by an expansion in its mid-market hotel...
Rediscovering Persia
Freed from the baggage of sanctions, Iran is coming onto the radar of curious travellers but faces the uphill task of attracting mainstream tourists,...
How far should companies go to cater to Muslim travellers?
In marketing to the Muslim traveler, companies should be mindful of the differences between Islamic travel markets. Travels motivated by spiritual reasons – such...
When easier access begets trade violations
Visa-free travel into Indonesia has increased tourist footfalls alongside illegal tour guiding.
A year since Indonesia expanded its visa-free policy to 169 countries, the move...
Airports of the future
Transport architect Mark Wolfe explains how the modern airport is evolving and why airports of the future will resemble a multi-nodal city. Plus, a...
Good tailwinds expected
Still reeling from the flight of Chinese visitors, Macau’s tourism sector is finding hope in new air links and infrastructural development.
New air links into...
