Tag: ATF
More to Laos than meets the eye, says tourism chief
Vang Vieng
Cities beyond Vientiane will be in the spotlight when the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of Laos kicks off its Visit Laos...
Malaysia’s Panorama Holidays enters the Philippines
Panorama Holidays has taken steps to grow its presence beyond its home base in Malaysia, with its first full-fledged overseas office launched in Manila...
Mono itineraries in SE Asia on the rise among longhaul travellers
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Longhaul buyers interviewed at the ATF TRAVEX are reporting growing demand for mono destinations in South-east Asia, which has long been perceived...
Tours shaken up by trips sharing economy
Masson: take a lot for new players to disrupt tour operations
Asian tour operators are reinventing tours and strengthening capabilities as bigger players like Airbnb...
India’s cash crunch casts long shadow on outbound travel
India’s surprise demonetisation of its Rs500 (US$7.35) and Rs1,000 bills in November 2016 has rattled the travel trade, as inbound and outbound travellers grapple...
Sewing SE Asia’s rich tapestry for ATF
Fuchsia Lane, a womenswear label, took on a bold challenge by Singapore Tourism Board to design a shirt for ministers and heads of state...
MICE, a new darling for ASEAN
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre
The MICE industry is finally getting its attention at the regional level, with ASEAN member states placing increasing attention...
Fears of UK sales slump ‘deeply unfounded’
City Hall and promenade in London
Despite the pound sterling taking a beating against major currencies, forward bookings from the UK market to South-east Asia...
Tour East unfazed by resignations
Suzuki: no big change in culture
Tour East Holdings does not see the departure of three of its senior management team as a blow, even...
Asian Trails plants new office to reap Phu Quoc’s potential
Cao Thi Mai Loa
A rising star in the regional beach destination circuit, Phu Quoc’s fast-growing tourist potential has spurred Asian Trails Vietnam to launch...