Tag: Domestic Tourism
IHG scales up in Japan
As Japan’s inbound growth continues apace, Abhijay Sandilya, managing director of Japan & Micronesia at IHG Hotels & Resorts and CEO of IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan, discusses how the brand aims to capture a greater share of the market with new builds, conversions and partnerships, while localising to embrace the large domestic market
India hotel sector calls for policy reforms to boost supply
India's hospitality industry has renewed its call for policy reforms to accelerate the development of branded hotels, highlighting that the country's accommodation capacity is...
Philippines steps up domestic tourism drive amid softer Korean arrivals
The Philippines is launching an aggressive domestic tourism campaign as it seeks to offset continued declines in arrivals from South Korea, its largest source...
Port Douglas and Daintree host travel trade showcase for domestic tourism
Tourism Port Douglas Daintree, in partnership with Tourism Tropical North Queensland and Cairns Airport, will host a travel trade familiarisation trip from May 26-29...
Indian prime minister’s remarks on outbound travel stir concerns
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to avoid non-essential outbound travel and weddings has prompted debate over its potential impact on the tourism sector.
Modi...
Philippine hotel owners oppose plan to scrap travel tax
The Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) has raised concerns over proposals to abolish the national travel tax, warning that the move could undermine the...
Japan sees rise in overnight travel options
As hotel prices in Japan continue to rise, cost-conscious travellers are looking for more affordable ways to stay, including use of overnight ferries and...
India’s new tax reforms set to boost the country’s hospitality sector
The recently held 56th meeting of the GST Council in New Delhi chaired by India’s Union finance and corporate affairs minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved...
Philippines anticipates a boost in domestic tourism with more long weekends...
The tourism landscape in the Philippines is poised for a prospective uptick in the year ahead with the anticipated series of extended weekends throughout...
TTG Conversations: Innovator Chat with Liu Wei Chun, KKday
As domestic and digital tourism turn into a lifeline for travel providers, the need for technological transformation has never been more urgent. Yet, many...
