Russians, Britons trump Germans in the luxury stakes
TRAVELLERS from Germany are relatively more modest in their choice of hotel than holidaymakers from the UK or Russia, according to a study by...
Long weekends irresistible for Singapore outbound
TRAVELLERS from Singapore are choosing to venture farther abroad during long weekend vacations this year, with many of their trips being secured last-minute, according to...
Pricier rooms in Australia’s key cities
AUSTRALIA'S major hotel markets are on a positive growth trajectory, with hotel occupancies and room rates on the rise. Refurbishment has also picked up...
Asian hotel investors flock to Australia
AROUND A$1.4 billion (US$1.48 billion) was splashed out on Australian hotel and resort acquisitions during the one-year period till June 30, 2012. Led by...
Phuket hotel investments on track for record year
INVESTMENT in Phuket’s hotel property sector is expected to exceed 10 billion Thai baht (US$315 million) for the first-time ever in 2012, according to...
Carlson Wagonlit predicts moderate rate hikes in 2013
PRICES in most areas of travel spend are expected to grow modestly around the globe next year, with some of the most significant inflation...
Thailand arrivals on an uptrend
THAILAND received 10,496,789 international visitors in the first half of 2012, a 7.6-per cent increase compared to the same period in 2011, and on course to...
Indonesian destinations diversify for Lebaran 2012
INDONESIANS are choosing to travel further and wider for their Lebaran holidays this year, according to the latest data from Wego.co.id.
Even though it’s normal...
Global air travel demand loses steam: IATA
GLOBAL air traffic results for May indicate a general downward trend in demand – in line with deteriorating global economic conditions, according to the latest...
Jump in Asia-Pacific online hotel bookings
PEGASUS Solutions reports a big increase in leisure-focused ADS hotel bookings in Asia-Pacific for January to April (19%). This, however, may be a correction...
