The power of tourism
PEEK INTO THE FUTURE: In this section, Raini Hamdi asks industry leaders to pen their thoughts on what the future will bring. Here is...
Luxury travel shines on
Wealthy travellers around the world are increasingly drawn to Asian destinations, which have plenty to offer, from new and refreshed hotels to wholesome experiences
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...
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...
Securing the unchained
Independent properties such as boutique hotels are gaining favour with travellers, and GDSs are leveraging this trend
GDSs are fine-tuning their hotel content towards a...
Raising the stakes for prosperity
It’s full-fledged war in Asia’s integrated resort scene as new players get into the game and existing properties up the ante with fresh attractions
From...
The next wave of design hotels
Far from being passé, the design hotel concept is expected to grow. Raini Hamdi looks at why, and at the factors that will shape...
Why it’s still morning in the evening in Vietnam
Kai Speth, general manager, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, opines that while Vietnam’s tourism development has come a long way, its nightlife scene still has...
Raising the standards
Mimi Hudoyo examines Indonesia’s quest to certify its tourism professionals and businesses in the run-up to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)
Indonesia is trying to...
To charge or not to charge
Rajeev Kohli, 2014 vice president – finance, SITE and joint managing director of Creative Travel India, wonders why DMCs are exempt in a world...