Malaysia, Indonesia, and Japan have been named the three favourite destinations among millennial Muslims, according to a recent survey.The report by global payments and technology company MasterCar…
Vietnamese cities among world’s top 100 foreign tourist destinations
THREE Vietnamese cities are among the world’s top 100 travel destinations for international tourists, global business intelligence firm Euromonitor International said in its latest report.Ho …
Okinawa Is Set to Overtake Hawaii in Visitor Numbers
For decades, Hawaii has outshone Okinawa as an island destination for tourists. That looks like it’s about to change.The number of visitors to the southern Japanese islands jumped 10.5 percen…
Consumers are urging the travel industry to make use of artificial technology
ARTIFICAL technology (AI) may be the buzzword of the year, but it doesn’t have plans of disappearing anytime soon. The technology has already made vast changes and improvements across many in…
From Klang to Kent: One Malaysian couple, one moped, one epic adventure
I’M sure when we’re on the look out for our next holiday destination, we all dream of getting off the beaten path and adventuring down the road less traveled . Well, one Malaysian coupl…
To manage congestion, Bangkok’s major subway might go seatless
At times, Bangkok bustling streets can make a daunting task out of getting from one end of the city to other, which is why nearly half a million tourists and commuters choose its intricate web of s…
Overtourism doesn’t have to be a curse
TOURISM can be a huge force for good, especially in developing countries where the income from the industry can provide a major boost to the economy and dramatically improve local people’s li…
Islamic tourism is on the rise, but who’s winning the race?
ISLAMIC tourism, halal tourism, and Muslim friendly tourism are currently hot topics and it is no wonder. The global Islamic tourism industry is steadily growing and is estimated to be worth US$220…
This double Avios deal will have your Christmas getaway sorted
FREQUENT flyer miles junkies, listen up. If you’re looking to chase the winter sun this festive season, you might want to consider doing so aboard British Airways. The valuable mileage curren…
China is set to be the world’s theme park capital by 2020
CHINA doesn’t spring to mind when thinking about the worlds best-loved and most visited theme parks. However, according to a study by consulting company Euromonitor International, China is se…