Riding out the yuan storm
China’s sudden currency devaluation has rattled stock and financial markets worldwide, but the Asian travel sector appears to weather the economic turbulence well –...
In pursuit of high-end tourism
Already a popular destination among domestic travellers attracted to its cultural heritage sites and scenic spots, what else does Leshan need to attract the...
Asia’s new wonderlands
Head's up kids and the young at heart --- the following theme parks will make their debut in the next two years
Planet J, Macau...
Opening doors wider
India’s new online visa facility has won plaudits from tourists, but the trade wants the scheme to be further refined and properly marketed to...
Asian cruise sails to record-breaking year
ASIA’S cruise industry continues to grow exponentially and is set for a “record-breaking year” this year, driven by booming demand from the Chinese travellers.
The...
Dusk till dawn in Bangkok
Bangkok city at twilight. Credit: 123rf
LAST night I was three blocks away from where the tragic bomb blast exploded at the Erawan Shrine in...
Seeing Paris in a new light
From the vast markets of China and India to emerging sources like Vietnam and the Philippines, Asia is firmly planted on both Paris and...
Magic carpet or rollercoaster ride
Harry Potter, Hello Kitty and Mickey Mouse have found homes in Asia as the region’s growing middle class fuels a boom in theme park...
Be a Lego not a Kodak
In today’s competitive market, S Puvaneswary explains why staying relevant and embracing change are the keys to profitability in the travel business world
Blockbuster, Kodak...
Closing the loopholes
The recent spate of abrupt travel agency closures in Singapore has affected many travellers and given the industry a bad name. Paige Lee Pei...
