Asia/Singapore Thursday, 5th February 2026

Revenue not to be missed

New research has found that travel agencies are missing out on significant revenue opportunities by not prioritising hotel bookings alongside flight reservations. Chinmai Sharma, global head, lodging, ground & sea for Sabre Travel Solutions, says the key barrier is not content availability, but a mindset change

Quest for purposeful travel

Luxury travellers are paying more attention to what they are travelling for, and Asia-Pacific offers many meaningful attractions

Travel this way

Travellers will be expanding their itineraries to less crowded hidden gems, savouring their holidays at a slower pace, embracing all-inclusive resort stays, and tracking down speciality local goods, say travel trend studies for 2025

Stronger foundations for India

Amaresh Tiwari, vice chairman of the India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB), discusses the recovery of India’s events sector post-pandemic and the efforts taken to lift awareness of Indian states in the minds of international event buyers

A city in bloom

Udon Thani showcases its potential in preparation for the upcoming International Horticultural Expo 2026

The art of travelling nice and slow

Purveyors of luxury destination experiences are bringing opportunities for discerning travellers to explore Asia slowly and in great style onboard luxury trains and river cruises

Asia-Pacific in the limelight

Asia Pacific Amplified is the theme for the Further East luxury travel mart taking place in Bali this November. Serge Dive, CEO of show owner This is Beyond, discusses the travel trends that point to the rising power of Asia-Pacific destinations

Reinventing Rotorua

Tourism operators in and around Rotorua are united in their pursuit of business events growth

Connecting old and new

Ayutthaya is actively shaping the future of Thai tourism through a blend of historical charm, modern amenities, and pop culture appeal

New facets of a paradise

Bali’s continued tourism development is presenting new ways to appreciate the island paradise