Tag: ILTM Asia
Chinese luxury markets avoid South-east Asia
SOUTH-EAST Asian destinations are falling out of favour with Chinese-speaking luxury travellers, who have reacted to the martial law in Thailand, the disappearance of...
Adventure holidays gain traction among Chinese super travellers
WHILE island getaways have been a favourite with Chinese luxury travellers, adventure and medical tourism are hotting up among what Hurun Report calls the...
Small Luxury Hotels woos agents with bonus commissions, revamped website
SMALL Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has stepped up its attempts to reel in travel agents through an improved agent-dedicated website and additional...
Japan hotels launch tacticals to hasten recovery
WITH traffic trickling back into the country in recent weeks, some hotels in Japan are hoping to stimulate a faster recovery through special deals...
Luxury Indian weddings on the rise
SOME India-based travel agents have noticed a rise in the number of Indian destination weddings—opulent events held in India or overseas, and attended by...
Preferred uses social media to evaluate members
PREFERRED Hotel Group (PHG) will kick off this month a new evaluation methodology taking into account public feedback of its member hotels on social...
New China upper class emerges
THE PROFILE of wealthy Chinese travellers is becoming younger, resulting in increasing demand for travel experiences and products that are different from those enjoyed...
Kyoto launches campaign to attract high-end
THE KYOTO City Industry and Tourism Bureau has launched a campaign to position the former imperial capital of Japan as one of Asia's premier...
Brand matters to Chinese luxury travellers
CHINESE luxury travellers have become more discerning of hotel brands in recent years, and their growing appetite for fresh experiences has proven a challenge...