A new breed of business lodging
As short-term stay options enter into the corporate lodging landscape, road warriors are no longer restricted to business hotels or serviced residences. What are...
Enriching experiences, deepening connections
Luxury travellers, driven by a strong appetite to explore, serve as the catalyst for travel recovery across Asia and the globe
Putting an end to ‘endo’ labour
Philippines authorities are clamping down on the contractualisation of labour practices, putting some tourism and hospitality companies in a bind
The Philippine government’s aggressive drive...
Are you millennial-ready?
As the competition for next-gen talent heats up, travel and tourism companies must have a game plan. By Paige Lee Pei Qi
As Asia’s travel...
Risk of getting crowded out
As hotels increase their reliance on online channels, will there be room to grow for wholesalers and retailers?
From left: Sean Seah, Norbert Vas and Paul Leung
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SE Asia, where travel startups come calling
The rapid rise of entrepreneurs entering into South-east Asia’s travel landscape has been nothing short of transformative. Singapore, in particular, has been hailed as...
Tips on how to wow today’s customer
Veteran hotelier and independent consultant, Giovanni Angelini, offers pearls of wisdom on how to stay afloat in today's competitive industry.
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The quest for high-yield clientele
While TAT says it wants to focus on quality, a planned, coordinated approach is needed. By Raini Hamdi
With slower growth from Europe due to...
Evolving shopfronts
More brick-and-mortar travel companies are riding the online wave, eager to engage with the region’s growing population of Internet users. Take a cue from...
Demystifying hotel management agreements
There is a lack of information to assist first-time hotel owners demystify the peculiarities of hotel management agreements, says Matt Gebbie, director, Pacific Asia...
