The allure of a small island
Primarily visited by domestic tourists, the smallest of Japan’s four main islands is working hard to grow its appeal to international visitors.
The eastern prefectures...
Wider access on the horizon
How will Indonesia’s lifting of cabotage restrictions shape the future development of South-east Asia’s cruise industry?
In a bid to boost arrivals, the Indonesian government...
An Italian yin and yang
As the segment of sophisticated and free independent travellers from Asia grows larger, destinations that were once aspirational have become banal for this lot,...
Starchitects bring glamour to remote valley
A quiet village in Switzerland that prides itself on having just “1,000 inhabitants, 1,000 sheep, 1,000 guest beds” has been hurled into the limelight...
Franc-ly speaking
The rising popularity of Switzerland may be put to test this year as Asian currencies weaken
Two major developments – Asian currency depreciation, which continues...
Travel business outlook for 2016
Travel companies in Asia-Pacific are generally optimistic about their business prospects in 2016, with the outbound market expected to remain a bright spot
SINGAPORE
By Paige...
Changing fortunes
The days of inflated room rates in Yangon are over, as new hotels have opened up to ease the severe room crunch. Xinyi Liang-Pholsena...
TTG people
RAINI HAMDI
SENIOR EDITOR
• Who’s in your family? Kurt, Hatta, Tamara, Chanel, Vanessa (and their spouses), Luis and Luna
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Dream vacations for women leaders
Women leaders in the travel industry divulge their dream vacations – if given a break from all work and family obligations
Top, from left Amanda...
Keeping high touch through high tech
Technology solutions providers rate how well agencies in the region have gained the high-touch factor through the use of technology in the past year
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