Asia’s hotel transaction volumes skyrocket 85 per cent
HOTEL transaction volumes within Asia reached US$1.3 billion in 1H2013, representing an 85 per cent year-on-year increase over 2012, or the strongest first half...
Movie magic trumps sleep as most-desired airport facility
CINEMAS have emerged as the top dream airport facility, according to a recent Skyscanner survey, beating out sleep pods and play areas for children.
The...
Singapore Flyer hailed as Singapore’s top landmark
DESPITE having been placed in receivership last month (TTG Asia e-Daily, May 30, 2013), the Singapore Flyer has captured the throne as Singapore's top...
Airlines generate US$27.1 billion in ancillary revenue
AIRLINES around the world reported US$27.1 billion in ancillary revenue in 2012, signalling that the industry is now taking this revenue channel, once the...
Bangkok crowned world’s top destination
ASIA-Pacific destinations weighed in strongly in this year's list of top travel destinations, but Bangkok stole the show by beating out defending champion London...
Corporate bookings smash growth record in April
GLOBAL corporate bookings for April posted the strongest growth since August 2011, spiking 8.8 per cent as compared to the same period last year.
According...
Global leisure and corporate bookings in Q1 outpace 2012
HOTELIERS worldwide welcomed a promising first quarter as leisure and corporate travel bookings grew over the previous year in general, according to data from...
Q1 arrivals to Thailand soar on back of Chinese growth
DRIVEN by a dramatic 93 per cent growth in arrivals from China, Thailand’s visitor arrivals surged to a record 6.8 million in 1Q2013, up...
Travellers care less about budgets than experiences: Visa survey
BUDGETS have become less important to travellers, who now care more for the types of attractions, quality of scenery and rich cultural experiences that...
Tourist arrivals to Maldives on the upsurge
HELPED by better air access, tourism in the Maldives is picking up this year, after a dismal first quarter in 2012 owing to political...
