All-in-one playgrounds
They may not have casinos, but these destinations are drawing tourists with their unique experiences
Lagoi Bay
Following its launch in 2007, the 1,300-hectare Lagoi Bay...
Life of the party
Who does not love a good theme party? But throwing one is not a piece of cake anymore for hotels. Raini Hamdi plays party...
The need for speed
Governments are realising that investments into high-speed train networks must be made
Malaysia-Singapore
S Puvaneswary
What
Linking Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, the high-speed rail link will reduce travel...
ASEAN’s progress report for tourism
Taking office in January for a five-year term, the new ASEAN Secretary-General Le Luong Minh will see the birth of the ASEAN Economic Community...
Moving their game online
Surprise, surprise. Customers seeking longer stays are shopping on the web too, and serviced residences are quick to accommodate by making their rooms bookable....
Nepal: a steady ascent
International arrivals are returning to this world heritage eco- and adventure tourism haven. Can Nepal reach new peaks? Raini Hamdi reports
Dwarika’s restoration workshop –...
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...
Sun shines on resorts
Resorts are said to be more popular these days for MICE because people want more playtime even when they meet. Raini Hamdi looks at...
Asia’s economic stars – China, India
Here are our picks of cities across the region that are emerging as bright spots for corporate travellers
By Hong Xu
CHENGDU
WHY IT'S BOOMING Chengdu,...
Harbouring cruise hopes
Asia is the new must-stop for international cruises, but not all destinations have the necessary hardware and software. Who are the front runners and...