Travel experts want streamlined ancillary distribution
TRAVEL companies around the world are keen to sell ancillary airline products but seek a more efficient booking process, preferably through the GDS, according...
Thailand profits from booming South Korean inbound
SOUTH Korean inbound arrivals to Thailand are expected to hit 1.22 million this year, representing a 20 per cent year-on-year increase, and contributing 40 billion...
Diversification to steer Sihanoukville’s future growth: C9
A wave of Chinese investment has led to a slew of properties and developments mushrooming in the Cambodian costal village of Sihanoukville over the...
Tourism confidence soars to decade’s high as Europe rebounds: UNWTO
International tourist arrivals worldwide reached 369 million in January-April 2017, up six per cent from the same period last year, with business confidence reaching...
Savvier Chinese travellers put greater focus on dining and accommodation
Global travel spend by Chinese outbound tourists in 1H2019 hit US$127.5 billion, according to the 2019 Chinese Outbound Travel Consumption Report by UnionPay International...
Record 62.2 million passengers for Changi in 2017
In 2017, Singapore Changi Airport handled a record 62.2 million passenger movements, up six per cent year-on-year, with landings and take-offs growing 3.5 per...
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...
S’pore Grand Prix holds longhaul markets spellbound
THE magic of the Formula 1 (F1) Singapore Grand Prix has cast a wide spell, drawing visitors even from recession-hit markets such as the...
APAC leads global air travel growth in 2019: ForwardKeys
International air travel is booming due to stable economic growth worldwide, relatively moderate oil prices and reform of visa regulations, a report by ForwardKeys...
Adventure travel in India fast catching on with travellers
Travellers are developing a taste for an adventure in India, with a study conducted by India's major experiential travel booking platform, Thrillophilia, revealing a...
