Why the world needs better tourism service
Service cannot be universally great, but it should always be proactive and reflect the unique personality traits of the people in each destination, says...
Cost-light and local boutique hotels
PEEK INTO THE FUTURE: In this section, Raini Hamdi asks industry leaders to pen their thoughts on what the future will bring. Here is...
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...
Feeling the austerity cuts
The Indonesian authorities' drive to curb wasteful spending by limiting meetings outside of government facilities has sent shudders through the hospitality sector.
Just as hoteliers...
A new way to walk
As consumers remain at home and are restricted from travelling, Asian hotels are taking a different tack to maintain engagement and income
Tailored to a tee
From health-conscious wanderers to those travelling with little tots, tours are being created to meet needs of all kinds
Eat your way through Asia
Having found...
Land long before time
Revered and loved by Muslim pilgrims, Saudi Arabia is now determined to show that it has many deeper layers to offer world explorers
Our outlook on Asian tourism – Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia
Travel companies in the region share their projections
Inbound
The political uncertainties looming over the upcoming elections in India and Thailand are casting a shadow on...
In swoops the Falcon Route
When Qantas Airways (QF) announced a new 10-year alliance with Emirates (EK) (TTG Asia e-Daily, September 6, 2012), no one was surprised, as the...
High on adventures
Asia-Pacific is becoming a hot market for luxury expedition operators, with bookings surging since the reopening of borders and preference soaring for longer and more adventurous trips