Spotlight on…
NTOs, tour operators and attractions across Asia-Pacific reveal what they will be calling attention to in 2013
From left: Johor’s Legoland Malaysia; elephants in Khao...
Hot sellers
The TTG Asia team asked buyers near and far which destinations are flying off the shelves and what they have their bets on for...
Weather report
“Batten down the hatches to be ready for some stormy weather (in 2013), but don’t forget to pack the swimmers as there will be...
Uniquely different
Rising from the sea of cookie-cutter rooms sweeping through South-east Asia are these boutique retreats, packing local flavour and personalised experiences.
The Alcove Library Hotel,...
It’s a bleasure
Even in meetings, travellers want more playtime, causing a blurring of business with pleasure or leisure – i.e. bleasure – and forcing meeting organisers...
Jockeying for position
Philippine carriers are eager to grow but constrained by safety rulings
For a country that is still catching up regionally in terms of visitor arrivals,...
Pumping up capacity in Asia
Buoyed by steady growth, it’s full steam ahead for cruise lines operating in the region
Mariner of the Seas; Azamara Journey; Costa Altantica
Kelvin Tan
Regional director,...
Entering the nerve centre of travel
Gracia Chiang gets a behind-the-scenes peek at the Amadeus Data Centre in Germany, which powers over a billion transactions a day
The Amadeus Data Centre...
Web channels taking flight
GDSs and travel consultants watch out. Full-fledged airlines are finding more direct routes to Internet-savvy travellers
From left: Lawrence Chai, Vice president, commercial systems, Malaysia...
Wholesome wholesale
An expansion of B2B players in Asia is making the wholesale market more wholesome, providing OTAs and brick-and-mortars greater service, product, availability and pricing...
