IT was Thailand’s historically devastating floods of 2011 that prompted Supachai Tantikom, a soft-spoken civil engineer, to confront Bangkok’s vulnerability to natural disasters.The cit…
Air China to increase flights to North Korea
AIR CHINA LTD will increase its flights between Beijing and the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, from early May, after it canceled some flights this month because of what it said was weak demand.Th…
More women blazing the trail for solo travel
THE idea of a solo vacation may be daunting or even reckless to some, but for a growing number of globetrotters, it’s the way forward.So what’s motivating these travelers to head off on…
In pictures: New resort along Vietnam’s Nha Trang shores pays homage to Indochina
VIETNAM’S stunning shores of Nha Trang is fringed by a new beach resort – The Anam.The property’s aesthetic pays tribute to its colonial past with imperial Hue-style roofs, glowin…
Thailand eyes Michelin Guide following street food ‘ban’
THAILAND will be the latest country to have a Michelin Guide, its state tourism agency said on Monday, taking its place on the culinary world map just days after authorities announced they would sh…
India: Highway liquor ban huge blow to hotels
A RECENT Supreme Court order that banned the sale of alcohol at highway hotels and retail outlets in India has resulted in a sharp drop in revenues, with some businesses reporting losses of up to 6…
Malaysia Airlines’ path to recovery: A journey of reflection after a global crisis
EVEN before the twin tragedies struck Malaysia Airlines (MAS) in 2014, the airline had been struggling.It was open knowledge then that the airline was in “crisis”.The decline continued …
Malaysia Airlines first to use space-based flight tracking technology
MALAYSIA AIRLINES BERHAD (MAB) is determined to shake off its notoriety as the airline that lost a carrier with 239 passengers aboard in March 2014.That history was less than kind to the struggling…
From colas to cigarettes, North Korea’s Air Koryo diversifies to stay airborne
EVEN after disembarking from North Korea’s Air Koryo plane at Pyongyang airport, it’s difficult to miss the airline’s brand.The military-controlled airline expanded into consumer …
Virtual reality in travel marketing: Passing fad or here to stay?
AS quickly as technology shifts, so do travel marketing trends.For instance, a travel agent might create 360° videos of a destination or attraction for visitors to “try before they buy&rd…