Inbound demand robust for Vietnam in first four months
Vietnam recorded more than 5.5 million tourist arrivals from January to April 2018, a year-on-year rise of 29.5%, according to the General Statistics Office.
The...
Vietnam, Turkey and Nepal fastest growing as APAC sees record arrivals
Asia-Pacific received a record 636 million foreign arrivals in 2017, with the fastest-growing destinations being Vietnam, Turkey and Nepal, according to a report released yesterday...
Asia has world’s busiest skies; KL-Singapore route tops chart
Asia has the world's busiest skies, with Kuala Lumpur-Singapore (KUL-SIN) claiming the crown as the world’s busiest air passenger flight route and 14 of...
Sri Lankan hotel rates on the rise despite supply surge
Hoteliers have managed to maintain pricing power despite slowing demand for hotel rooms in Sri Lanka, according to an analysis from STR, but growing...
Still room for hotels growth in Singapore to meet ‘frustrated demand’
Concerns over the large supply of hotel rooms in Singapore has receded amid stronger tourist arrivals and stabilising corporate demand driven by firmer economic...
Adventure travel in India fast catching on with travellers
Travellers are developing a taste for an adventure in India, with a study conducted by India's major experiential travel booking platform, Thrillophilia, revealing a...
No longer niche, halal tourism could be a US$157 billion industry...
The halal travel segment is proving to be an industry-shaping force, with Muslim travellers projected to spend US$157 billion by 2020, among the findings...
BRIC economies shine in global outbound tourism spend
Tourism spend is on the rise globally, with the Chinese coming in as the top spenders and Russia and Brazil making strong recovery last...
Thailand’s diversification campaign brings steady growth momentum: Expedia
Visitors to Thailand are seeking more diversified experiences and venturing into secondary destinations, offering hoteliers opportunities to target inbound visitors through a market segmentation...
Interest in greener stays on the rise: Booking.com
More travellers are seeking out greener stays while showing a willingness to pay more to ensure they are travelling sustainably, according to recent findings...
