“GOOD guys go to heaven, bad guys go to Pattaya” are the words of a popular slogan often found on billboards, trinkets, and souvenir T-shirts flogged to visitors in Pattaya, a tourist-p…
Luxury in the East: These dynamic hotel groups are leading the way in Asia Pacific
YOU don’t need us to tell you Asia is a thriving hub for luxury travel. Among the beautiful coastlines, dense rainforests, and bustling cities are some of the best hotels in the region and ev…
Expedia CEO confirmed to take the wheel at Uber
DARA KHOSROWSHAHI, chief executive officer at travel company Expedia Inc, is confirmed to take over as Uber’s new CEO two months after the embattled Travis Kalanick stepped down from the posi…
India: Karnataka preps for visitor rush during upcoming Dussehra festival
DUSSEHRA or Dasara is a popular Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil, and various states in India are stepping up by offering tour packages and promotions.The Department of …
Chinese tourists are becoming more sophisticated shoppers
CHINESE tourists are spending more than ever on holidays with a projected growth of US$315 billion in 2017 to US$457 billion in 2020. And while many retail markets have pigeonholed the Chinese and …
Vietnam: Global MICE tourism stakeholders to convene at expo
TOURISM businesses and stakeholders will gather at next week’s International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC) from Sept 7 to 9 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre.On top o…
Macau tourism takes a beating after punishing storm
WHILE Macau and Hong Kong were still recovering from a deadly Typhoon Hato that claimed at least 18 lives, a powerful storm Pakhar lashed through both cities.The chaos has caused physical damage to…
Chinese couples having babies overseas contribute to medical tourism
MONEYED Chinese couples wanting a second child after China lifted the one-child-policy last year are resorting to outbound medical tourism to enhance their fertility.While considered the world&rsqu…
North Korea lays out welcome mat for Russian tourists
FOR the first time, North Korea will issue licensing to a travel agency in Russia, signaling a future travel trend for both countries.The Russian company licensed by North Korea’s government …
AI-powered drones to patrol Aussie beaches for sharks
BEACH-GOERS in Australia can soon expect to see drones whizzing past the coast while they lay on the beach.The drones will provide a live video feed to an operator who will then use a software to i…