Swiss in tactical mode
New strategies target Asia-Pacific as traditional markets falter, writes Raini Hamdi
The mighty Pilatus and Lake Lucerne, Switzerland (photo by Michael Faes)
Switzerland Tourism, which opened a...
South America heats up
Aided by growing air access, at least one country is in hot pursuit of Asians, says Gracia Chiang
With Machu Picchu as its star attraction,...
Tangled alliances
It once appeared inevitable that any airline with a decent network would eventually join one of the three airline coalitions – Star Alliance, SkyTeam...
Full-service airlines stay strong despite headwinds
From left: A Qatar Airways cabin; SIA’s in-flight entertainment system; Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) Airbus A380-800; Qatar Airways’ A320
Although the world’s economic centre of gravity...
Luring the bargain hunters
As Asians’ love for shopping keeps cash registers ringing at outlets worldwide, travel consultants are becoming more creative too.
Clockwise from left: Chic Outlet Shopping’s...
Home-grown habitation
Tour operators around the region pick their favourite local economy hotels and highlight their edge over international competitors.
Hotel 81
Tony Aw
Senior inbound manager
Hong Thai Travel
Why...
Opinion: Asian airlines ride the storm
David Brett
President, Amadeus Asia-Pacific
THE latest figures released from IATA may sound alarm bells for the global travel community. Though passenger demand for July was...
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...
Tailor-made just for you
As more customers demand personalised itineraries, travel agencies across the region are rushing to cut the cloth to fit, with many finding the effort...
Taking design cues from Chinese fables
Miramar Group’s design hotel journey is just starting – and its soon-to-open Mira Moon has given Chinese traditions a contemporary spin, while incorporating technology...
