Travel companies all in a spin
Travel companies are being put through the washer. After a good tumble, who will come out dry and unruffled, with more shelf life yet?
Tollman:...
USA opens up
Major attractions are open, the US is open to tourism. But are Asian outbound tour operators raring to go, even as Brand USA steps...
Getting the trade up to speed on cruises
Cruise lines are rolling out training programmes to keep travel experts abreast of a fast-growing market
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Chin Ying Duan, spokesperson
What training programmes do...
How to attract Millennial talent
According to a Duxton Consulting study, Millennials do not have a high opinion of a career in travel. In the second of a two-part...
A whiff of the wellness market
Despite Asian spas becoming more holistic, outbound travel agencies say the regional wellness market remains miniscule for them. Direct bookings are a reason. There...
What Thailand needs is niche
Andrew Wood, president, Skal International Thailand, shares his thoughts on marketing
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has excellent products at its disposal but not...
Connecting Europe and Asia
The poor shape of European economies in recent years has depressed outbound demand, but travellers from Asia-Pacific have taken up the slack, driving route...
Brighter prospects for business travel
Corporates are confident of sending out road warriors, but bottom lines are being scrutinised
The dark clouds have lifted on business travel this year, with...
Budget is looking up
Gone are the days when budget hotels are sniffed at by both developers and tourists. Economy has never been sexier - as these latest...
Smartphone opportunity untapped
Apps are perceived to be important, but their implementation is not widespread
With deepening smartphone penetration and the Millennial generation joining the workforce in greater...
