An influx of tourists to Singapore this year has brought little joy to the city’s hoteliers, as a glut of rooms sends a key revenue measure to a six-year low.Revenue per available room, a met…
Dominican Tourism Lacks Digital Innovation
A study conducted by the Dominican Political Observatory (OPD) notes that Dominican tourism sector is at a competitive disadvantage compared to other countries due to the lack of digital innovation…
Luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh leaves customers’ credit card info unprotected
IF you, or anyone you know, recently booked themselves an exotic getaway at a particular luxury hotel chain in Vietnam, you might want to get a new credit card.Last week, researchers at the MacKeep…
Indian hotel booking platform introduces option for unmarried couples
IN India, there is no law that prohibits hotels from putting up unmarried couples or guests of the opposite sex in the same room.Despite that, the practice is considered taboo and many hotels take …
Under fire: Indonesia’s active volcanoes are a playground for danger and adventure
INDONESIA lies on the Pacific rim of fire which can unfortunately mean earthquakes, tsunamis and eruptions. But it also means the landscape is rich in plant life and the stunning vistas offer plent…
Experts Analyzed Travel Patterns to Predict Zika’s Next Landing Spots
A pest control worker fumigates drains at a local housing estate where the latest case of Zika infections were reported from on September 1, 2016 in Singapore. Wong Maye-E / Associated Press Scient…
Want to live in India? Simply invest US$1.5 million
THE INDIAN government wants to reward foreigners willing to inject at least US$1.5 million into the local economy with a 10-year residency permit.According to CNN, the new immigrant investor scheme…
Malaysian MICE agency looking to gain traction in Chinese market
THE Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) is currently touring China on a series of roadshows to strengthen ties with the Chinese MICE market.Over 20 of MyCEB’s industry partner…
This restaurant in China brings ‘plane food’ to a different level
A RETIRED Boeing 737 has been converted into a restaurant in the Chinese city of Wuhan in central China’s Hubei province.To accommodate smooth shipping, parts of the plane were dismantled and…
Beyond Seoul: Exploring the fiery fall leaves and tranquil beaches of South Korea
HIGH-SPEED internet, Starcraft, and a population that looks like it’s largely composed of gorgeous future K-pop stars – yes, South Korea’s Seoul has a lot going for it. You can&rs…