Tag: Asia Pacific
Chinese agents eye niche and high-quality tours for 2026
A recent outbound survey by China Outbound and Inbound Travel Market (COITM) on the 2026 outlook among Chinese travel agents shows a high percentage,...
How are we travelling?
Non-cookie cutter hotels, local sporting events, supermarket hauls, literature highlights, and shared family discoveries will inspire travel decisions this year
Tourism drives national growth in the Philippines
The Philippine government is positioning tourism as a core pillar of national development, aimed at driving inclusive economic growth through 2026 and beyond.
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Vietnam builds on tourism momentum
Vietnam’s tourism industry continues to perform well, welcoming 21.2 million international travellers and 137 million domestic tourists in 2025, generating US$39 billion in total...
Thai operators cut new, deeper pathways into Thailand
Tour operators in Thailand are tapping into tertiary territories to ignite fresh appeal in the country amid a noticeable shift in visitors’ travel demand...
Stronger ringgit lifts outbound travel from Malaysia
Outbound travel from Malaysia has received a boost as the stronger ringgit enhances overseas spending power, having appreciated by more than 10 per cent...
An appealing region for travel
Three different travel intent studies in 2025 have found positive interest in Asia-Pacific destinations
Thailand hotel owners pivot to flexible costs as supply growth slows
Thailand’s hotel sector is entering a phase of operational maturity, with the focus shifting from aggressive inventory expansion to more sophisticated cost management and...
Thailand sees record hotel transaction volumes in 2025
Thailand’s hotel investment market reached a record level in 2025, with total transaction volume of 26.4 billion baht (US$845.6 million), the highest ever recorded...
Bali weighs tougher entry checks for international visitors
The Bali provincial government is considering stricter entry requirements for international visitors, including proof of financial capacity and verification of travel plans, as part...
