Have a peach and scoot off
WHEN low-cost carriers (LCCs) burst onto Asia’s aviation landscape about a decade ago, they were initially greeted with scepticism due to restrictive bilateral air...
Europe is hot, hot, hot
Demand for European destinations among Asian travellers is getting stronger as the euro weakens
Lake Geneva: A popular destination in Switzerland. Courtesy of Simona Dumitru
Strong Singapore...
Opinion: The recent hotel fire in Bangkok
Andrew J Wood
President, Skål International Thailand
ANDREW J Wood, president, Skål International Thailand has raised several points regarding the recent blaze at Grand Park Avenue...
A not-so-premier destination?
Cookie-cutter programmes need a rethink in order to cater to well-heeled clients
Singapore has carved a name for itself as a first-class destination featuring a...
A-Zs of Successful Agencies – Accessibility
In this column debut, Adrian Caruso, dishes out advice to travel experts. A former travel agency and hotel owner/operator, he now coaches travel, tourism...
Road less travelled
The adventure travel market is alive and kicking – and it’s growing faster than mass tourism worldwide
Sick of run-of-the-mill, same-old itineraries, experience-seeking Asian travellers...
Opinion: A Perfect Storm or Storm in a Teacup?
David Brett
President, Amadeus Asia Pacific
DESPITE warnings to the contrary, signs remain positive for the travel industry in Asia-Pacific in line with overall economic indicators.
While the...
Expanding in India
Foreign and local operators alike are eyeing India’s hospitality gold mine
The Westin Sohna Resort & Spa
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc
Who Starwood has 1,071 properties...
Destination marketing faces a redesign
Do travel marts – and the trade – still matter? NTOs weigh in
Singapore
Shrinking presence
THE National Association of Travel Agents Singapore intends to take over...
Whetting appetites
More Asian travel firms are offering local food tours, hoping that what is currently a starter becomes the entree in future
While culinary tourism continues...















