Graceful rise of Asian women travellers
Attractive air fares and improved low-cost access to short- and medium-haul destinations have fuelled a growing trend of weekend getaways for Asian women travelling...
Cambodia tourism plates up gastronomy identity
Determined to change perceptions and raise the profile of Khmer food, Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism is preparing to host the country’s first gastronomy fair...
SC Capital Partners, ADIA, Goldman Sachs Asset Management acquire Daiwa portfolio
SC Capital Partners (SCCP) has teamed up with Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) to acquire a portfolio of...
Paradise in limbo as state of emergency extends in Maldives
It was supposed to be the idyllic resort destination, welcoming an influx of visitors particularly during the Lunar New Year period, but tourists are...
Go-Jek partners Trans-Cab to grow Singapore fleet
Indonesian ride-hailing company Go-Jek will be expanding its fleet in Singapore through a partnership with local taxi company Trans-Cab, according to a report by...
China’s tier-two cities heat up among mature Singaporean tourists
China’s second-tier destinations are picking up in popularity among Singaporean travellers, particularly among the demographic of older working adults with higher spending power, observed...
Indonesia outbound travel bookings continue to surge
Indonesian outbound travel agents are anticipating a busy year, with some companies reporting double the bookings in February for travel up to January 2024,...
Thailand’s temporary visa fee waiver not the panacea needed
Travel operators in Thailand are positive that the visa fee waiver being implemented by the government will be a boon for arrivals, but is...
Airbnb’s not hitting hotel ADR, occupancy: STR
Hotels are outperforming Airbnb in terms of occupancy and have seen an increase in ADR, according to a recent analysis by STR.
STR compared hotel...
Marriott International adds 14 properties to Asia-Pacific luxury hotel portfolio
Marriott International is set to expand its luxury hotel portfolio in the Asia-Pacific with the addition of 14 properties by the end of 2023....
