Grand ambitions on the plate
Macau is eager to milk its UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy status, but to succeed as a foodie haven it has to look beyond prestige and consider the survival of small food businesses.
Even safer skies
PEEK INTO THE FUTURE: In this section, Raini Hamdi asks industry leaders to pen their thoughts on what the future will bring. Here is...
Kuala Lumpur as haven for foodies
Kuala Lumpur is striving to become the region’s gastronomic hub, calling enthusiasts’ attention to its first food festival and F&B standards rating system, among...
New year, new outlook
As travellers seek authentic experiences more than ever, what key trends are Asia’s leading inbound agents keeping an eye on for 2019, what are the opportunity areas, and what challenges lie ahead?
Nature at the heart
Attaining the Global Geopark status has motivated stakeholders in Langkawi to prioritise conservation and sustainable development on
the island
Putting the house in order
Singapore has imposed stricter rules on the conversion of shophouses to boutique hotels in historic districts. Paige Lee Pei Qi finds out how the...
A taste of finer things
Already renowned as a food destination with myriad dining options from hawker fare to celebrity restaurants, Singapore’s Michelin debut is just the icing on...
Pivot needed on human capital
In 'Travel companies all in a spin', Raini Hamdi looked at how travel companies must make strategic realignments to ensure their business model is...
Aboard the ChatGPT train
The new-gen chatty chatbot is helping OTAs to better engage customers for eventual sale conversation, while making content creation easier for travel and tourism marketers
Sailing into new horizons
For increasingly sophisticated Asian travellers, the lure of far-flung destinations has never been greater. We look at what's hot and how travel experts can...
