HOSHINO RESORTS INC launched its first property outside of Japan in Ubud overlooking the picturesque Pakerisan River.Meanwhile, the surrounding rainforest, terraced rice paddy fields, crisp mountai…
Emirates opens airport lounges to economy class passengers
EMIRATES is opening up its lounges at its Dubai hub to lower-tier frequent flyer members in what is the latest move by the world’s largest long-haul airline to look for new ways to boost reve…
Thailand’s 2017 Tourism Growth Looks Dim After Cheap Chinese Tour Crackdown
Thailand is nursing a slide in Chinese holidaymakers after cracking down on low-budget tours from the world’s most-populous country, muddying the Southeast Asian nation’s economic growt…
Disney Deep Dive: The Economics of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Our latest report provides a strategic and financial analysis of Disney’s parks in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Paris. Throughout the report we also address local economics and trends impa…
Tourism in Goa heavily dependent on weddings and events
GOA is one of India’s most popular tourist destinations, owing to its coastal setting and many charming fishing villages.According to Hospitality Biz India, the state’s MICE market is e…
The unwavering rise of Vietnam’s largest private airline
VIETJET AIR has gone from start-up to Vietnam’s largest private airline in five years. Now it is pushing overseas to keep up that growth and absorb a bumper order of more than 200 planes: no …
Should Singapore’s Little India be prettied up for tourists?
LITTLE INDIA is a flurry of color and sound, a maze of narrow alleys well worth exploring if you’re new to Singapore.However, a Forum letter published in The Straits Times compared Little Ind…
Chinese Travelers Prioritize Food More Than Shopping When Choosing Destinations
Skift Take: The way to Chinese travelers’ wallets may be via their stomachs. Availability of food amenable to the Chinese palette is a top concern for Chinese business and leisure travelers, …
Hong Kong Tourism Board launches new campaign
The new global marketing campaign titled ‘Best of All, It’s in Hong Kong’ featuring local personalities and the city’s stunning skyline and scenery was recently launched to …
Cambodia’s tourism records steep growth
CAMBODIA tourist numbers significantly improved in 2016 with a 4.6 percent spike from January to November.The data also showed tourist arrivals to Phnom Penh and other destinations accounted for 48…