Adventurous baby boomers hit the road
Retirees are getting gutsier with their travels and eschewing laid-back itineraries for more exciting and adventurous ones, observed travel agents at ATF 2020.
“I have...
Australia’s tourism industry projects US$3.1 billion loss from bushfires
The drop in inbound tourism traffic in the aftermath of the Australian bushfires will cost the industry an estimated A$4.5 billion (US$3.1 billion) loss,...
Slow travel, social activism to drive growth of Muslim travel
Often touted as the world's last great untapped market, the Muslim travel sector is gaining prominence in the tourism industry, with distinct patterns and...
New European markets open up for SE Asia
New source markets in eastern and central Europe are glowing for South-east Asia, just as destinations in the region face falling numbers from traditional...
AHRA slams event partnerships with short-term rentals
The nine-year, five-Games partnership inked last November between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Airbnb to provide accommodation for athletes, spectators and fans has...
Brunei upskills tourism frontliners ahead of ASEAN Summit 2021
The Brunei Association of Hotels (BAH) is working on upskilling frontliners and students in the hospitality industry, as the country readies to host the...
IHG inks deal with AWC to grow Thailand portfolio
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has deepened its partnership with Thai real estate group Asset World Corporation (AWC) with the signing of a number of...
Sustainable tourism, regional travel shine bright for SE Asia
The growing emphasis on eco-tourism as well as sustainable and inclusive tourism development, were spotlighted at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) ministers’ press conference...
Singapore Tourism Board sharpens focus to tap halal travel boom
Singapore is stepping up its game for Muslim travellers with a mega campaign set to launch as early as next month.
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Macau to record negative growth in 2020: MGTO
With a mix of negative external factors weakening inbound tourism to Macau, such as the ongoing US-China trade war and the prolonged Hong Kong...
