Treatments on the fly in Asia
TTG Asia examines the state of health and medical tourism in four thriving markets in South-east Asia
THE PHILIPPINES
What started out as wellness tourism –...
Belitung’s new shine
A successful novel turned movie has provided the impetus for a small island to step out of its tin-mining past and discover the other...
A budding region
The new crop of travel trade shows in northern Thailand gives second-tier destinations like Chiang Mai a chance to shine.
With international arrivals reaching just...
Uniquely Singapore staycations
Singapore’s small population base belies a strong domestic market which is helping hotels at a time they most need it.
A rich nation that has...
Mid-market buzz builds up
Taipei’s hotel supply is making progress in the mid-market segment as developers bet on the rising wave of Asian FITs
With yearly visitor arrivals already...
Villas in vogue
Increasing visitor numbers to the island, combined with the trends of experiential and generational travel, are turning villas and residences into a growth market...
The fault in the stars
The Philippines’ new star rating system for hotels has been marred by controversy, with the trade questioning the relevance and fairness of the assessment....
Service residences: Outlook 2016
Serviced residence operators believe they are a a more resilient accommodation model that can withstand shocks
Lisa Rauch, director of sales, Asia-Pacific, Oakwood Worldwide
Demand For...
New destination on the rise
Park Inn by Radisson Clark
Clark in Pampanga is enjoying a tourism investment renaissance, thanks to the forthcoming expansion of its airport and the growing...
In a state of green
The Bicol Region is poised to become an ecotourism hub with its abundance of natural attractions and outdoor activites, but care must be taken...