POPULAR MOVIES can increase tourism to the shooting location, which is great to boost the local economy. However, if the visitor influx isn’t managed sustainably, it could also come at great …
Chinese tourists receive the do’s and don’ts when visiting Antarctica
THE RISE in tourism to Antarctica has created concern about how best to preserve the pristine region. Antarctica has seen a rise in tourism since the 1960s. As the continent became more accessible …
The future of in-flight connectivity: Beyond passenger entertainment
TO MEET the growing demands of today’s tech-savvy (and tech-needy) passengers, airlines around the world are developing more technologies to keep travelers connected while cruising at 35,000 …
Travel Megatrends 2018: Asian Upscale Travelers Are Creating a Luxury Tipping Point
Skift Take: 2018 will see greater numbers of Asian luxury travelers, but also greater challenges to meet more complex needs. As these travelers want to play in Asia, new high-end agencies are enter…
Tour Buddy: Friend or foe to Malaysia’s tourism industry?
WHETHER YOU’RE ALONE OR NOT, it’s still illegal. The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has informed its members of over 3,200 tour and travel companies nationwide,…
Australia’s tourism industry under climate change threat
AUSTRALIA could risk losing out on tourism as climate change harms the nation’s renowned natural attractions, according to a report.According to the report, although Australia has seen an eig…
Cherry blossom season in Japan may arrive sooner this year
JAPAN’S cherry blossom season is slated to arrive sooner than expected this year, the Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) said. The company predicted March 20 to be the first day the cherr…
Passengers using Changi Airport could face new charges
AS CHANGI AIRPORT in Singapore sets its sights on expansion, it looks to passengers to foot the cost of building a new terminal and runway.Substantial taxes are already imposed on passengers, such …
Uzbekistan offers 30-day visa-free travel to Indonesians
LAST March, Uzbekistan’s Tourism Development State Committee chairman Sharapov Anvar Kurbanovich traveled to Indonesia as part of a state visit to South East Asia. This discussion has now dev…
Getting down and dirty at Asia Pacific’s muddy events
EARTH is one of Mother Nature’s most magical fleets of engineering. So great in fact, we named our planet after it.When the heavens open, earth transforms into mud which provides endless fun …