Tag: Sustainable Tourism
PATA formalises collaboration with Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association
PATA and the Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association (APOLA) have formalised a partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
APOLA is a not-for-profit organisation established...
Asian region maintains strong appeal among European markets
Asia’s diverse cultures, heritage value, warm hospitality, and safety are expected to keep moneyed Europeans invested in exploring the region this year despite mounting...
Raising standards
A national push is underway to uncover new destinations and launch fresh experiential products, all while embedding sustainability and safety practices into every layer of its offering
Thomas Cook India expands Nature Trails resorts to Goa
Thomas Cook India’s experiential hospitality brand, Nature Trails, has expanded beyond Maharashtra with the launch of its fourth resort, Nature Trails Rock Valley, in...
Terminal of wonders
Some Asia-Pacific airports are transforming from mere transit hubs into immersive, restorative spaces that combine design, nature and wellness
Experts urge tourism shift to micro‑experiences as future model
The shift away from mass tourism activities towards the low-profile yet meaningful and potentially high-yield “micro-experiences” embedded in daily life took centre stage at...
Odisha: Scaling up as a global tourism player
Odisha is drawing more domestic and international visitors as new infrastructure, policy support and private investment lift the state’s tourism sector, although operators say limited global reach and transport links continue to hold back growth
Asia-Pacific tourism continues strong recovery, PATA reports
PATA’s Annual Tourism Monitor 2025 reports a strong rebound in international visitor arrivals across the Asia-Pacific. In 2024, 46 destinations recorded a total of...
Quest for the unusual draws luxury travellers to independent hotels
Demand for independent hotels that offer creative guest experiences is on the rise, as well-travelled individuals turn away from accommodation that feels generic and...
Luxury travel shifts from opulence to access and experience
Luxury travel is evolving, with high-net-worth travellers trading opulence for access to remote landscapes, authentic cultural experiences, and personalised journeys.
Hannah Pearson from the Adventure...
