Cameron urges world leaders to give travel & tourism stature
It is “wrong” that travel & tourism hasn’t always been given the standing and stature it deserves, despite generating 10 per cent of the...
Premium economy gains ground among Asian carriers
A recent development in the airline industry, premium economy is expected to find greater uptake as a product category as more Asian carriers introduce...
Rising awareness of Japan sparks joy for Europeans
The perception of Japan as an insular nation no longer holds true, as the country opens up to tourism in recent years. Furthermore, the...
Malaysian tourism thrives amid weak ringgit
Malaysian inbound players have reported improved business prospects this year, as the weak ringgit grants travellers greater buying power.
The ringgit has weakened substantially against...
COTRI to shine the spotlight on restarting Chinese outbound tourism
COTRI, the China Outbound Tourism Research Institute, will unveil details of Advantage: Tourism (A:T), a Covid-19 recovery and resilience programme, in a hybrid summit...
SE Asia’s largest gathering of hotel owners, investors meet in Bangkok
The two-day South-east Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit (SEAHIS) kicks off this afternoon at Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok, promising heavy-hitting discussions among owners and investors...
Visa struggles continue for Indonesians
Indonesian outbound travel companies looking to reap a good year-end harvest since the easing of travel restrictions are hitting visa roadblocks.
While many travel agencies...
Smart hotels on the rise in Singapore
Recent initiatives by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) are spurring technology take-up in the hospitality sector at an unprecedented rate, with hotels in the...
Mammoth hotel project sparks fears of further strain to Boracay
A 1,001-key hotel being built in Boracay – set to become the country’s biggest – is creating some unease within the trade about potential...
Marriott to debut Ritz-Carlton in Ningbo
Marriott International has inked an agreement with the Ningbo Central Plaza Construction and Development to bring Marriott Bonvoy’s Ritz-Carlton brand to the heart of...
