Asian cruise market sails to stronger growth in 2017: CLIA
In 2017, Asia's booming cruise industry saw 10,196 operating days scheduled, a 137 per cent increase from 2013, effectively tripling the total passengers carried...
Child-free travel most preferred but least realised in Asia
Despite being most likely to admit that they don't enjoy travelling with children in tow, Asian parents are also the least willing to leave...
Travellers more open to non-hotel stays in home continent: Agoda
Travellers are more likely to opt for homestays when travelling close to home, the Agoda Travel & Tech Study on non-hotel accommodations (NHAs) has...
In Thailand, strongest waves of interest seen for Krabi, Phuket’s Kathu
Beaches and islands prove to be Thailand's most powerful attractions for international travellers, with Krabi enteringTripAdvisor’s top five Thai destinations in terms of search...
APAC a bright spot as global tourism sustains growth: UNWTO
In 2016, tourism accounted for seven per cent of the world’s exports, or US$1.4 trillion, after increasing one percentage point and outpacing the growth...
Amadeus shines light on diverse travel preferences in APAC
Amadeus, in collaboration with YouGov, has centred on the diverse preferences, behaviours and demands characterising the region's travellers in its Amadeus Journey of Me...
Subtle indulgence, no-frills chic on the rise among luxury travellers
High-end travellers are increasingly choosing subtle indulgence and travel forms that relate to their personal values, as opposed to flashy, conspicuous consumption, according to...
Surging demand for Phang Nga highlights urgent need for airport
As Thailand’s Phang Nga Province recorded a record high of nearly 4.5 million visitors in 2016, the lack of a gateway airport is looking...
Mobile to drive APAC’s undertapped online travel market
Asia-Pacific is one of the fastest-growing online travel markets in 2017, with China a significant growth contributor particularly on mobile, according to Expedia Affiliate...
1Q tourism receipts for Singapore up 15 per cent
Singapore's international visitor arrivals in 1Q2017 saw modest year-on-year growth, up four per cent to 4.3 million visitors, while tourism receipts increased 15 per...
