ACCORDING to Advito’s 2017 industry forecast report published on Skift, Asia’s growing middle class and its taste for leisure travel will result in more direct air routes in the future.…
In pictures: Glamping takes off in India, and these magical countryside camps are proof
GLAMPING – a fusion of glamour and camping – is not going anywhere as a travel trend.Sometimes, glamping sites take it up a notch by incorporating luxury into features and amenities suc…
The Once-Hidden Buddhist Enclave Being Transformed by Tourism
For centuries, the sleepy valley nestled in the Indian Himalayas remained a hidden Buddhist enclave forbidden to outsiders. That’s all now starting to change since India began allowing its ow…
Indonesia launches all-encompassing online portal for tourists
IN a bid to connect potential customers with online travel agencies, as well as conventional travel agencies, Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism is launching a new online marketplace for travel …
Paris-inspired casino resort launches in Macau amid decline in gambling revenues
ANOTHER day, another ultra luxe casino resort opens in Macau.The Parisian Macau – featuring a whopping 3,000 rooms, hundreds of shops, and a theater, a water park, and an Eiffel Tower replica…
Meeting of the minds: The best MICE venues in Ho Chi Minh for corporate events
AS Vietnam’s cultural and economic hub, Ho Chi Minh has proved itself an ideal location for MICE events. Recently, the Thailand MICE 2016 conference chose Ho Chi Minh as one of the five strat…
Cool summers and eco-tourism sites in the stunning island of Hokkaido
A WHILE ago I profiled Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost outpost with its beautiful beaches, tropical rainforests and fantastic diving locations. In terms of cultural history, Hokkaido is distinc…
Art, culture and history in spades: Our favorite luxury hotels in Boston
THERE’S loads to do in the historic city of Boston for the art and culture enthusiast.And when on holiday, it certainly helps to stay in central areas for easy access. Here are three of our f…
Hilton Boston Downtown: A historic icon in a charming city
BOSTON, the largest city in New England also known as “America’s greatest walking city”, is an organized metropolis brimming with history, art, culture, food/dining and entertainm…
Economic growth is why more Indians are flying business class
WEALTHY Indians are spending more on airline seats to international destinations, according to a report by The Economic Times.The report added that the increase in bookings is reflective of India&r…