Experiences arms race heats up as long tail of tours &...
Tours and activities have been one of the longest tails in the travel industry, as the sector’s slow rate of online adoption is encumbered by challenges including fragmentation of small disconnected suppliers and buying habits of travellers...
Personalisation made right: The art of making travellers feel at home
Personalisation, a concept that lies at the very heart of the travel industry, is no longer a trend but an obligation, as every player...
Winning over the FIT family
While cruise specialists may benefit, other agents seeking to make some money from Asian family travel appear in for a rough ride.
Keeping TTG Asia in shape
People sometimes ask us, ‘How long has TTG Asia been in the market?’ And all the time, we’d be pausing and scratching our heads...
The future of ASEAN hotel industry
But while the future spells growth, a more meaningful yardstick lies in how the industry will overcome the talent shortage in the region...
Why can’t S’pore create an A&K?
Singapore travel agencies don’t take branding seriously, don’t see that a name is an asset and has enormous equity.
Bored with unique experiences: how the phrase loses its meaning
Unique experiences. Two words that invoke anticipation, excitement, wonder – but why oh why am I so bored with them?
The race in travel &...
Why S’pore agents must unite
The travel agent sector in Singapore is actually far from dying
The future of touring, unique experiences vs traditional tours
Experiences has become a buzzword of late in the travel industry, with many tour suppliers and operators slapping the term on every possible activity...
Sustainability in travel: forging ahead or grasping at straws?
If 2017 was the year that overtourism was recognised as a major challenge for the global travel and tourism industry, then 2018 is the...