Tourism and Hospitality
Low airfares, sun, fun and new accomodation types fuel Philippine tourism
Tourism has grown to become an important sector of the Philippine economy over the recent years, with the travel and tourism industry contributing more...
Tourist arrivals to Vietnam surge
The number of foreign tourist arrivals to Vietnam rose 15.6 per cent in the first seven months of 2014 in comparison to the same...
Vietnam needs to work on friendly image, says minister
Vietnam must prove to international tourists that the country remains a safe and friendly destination to win back their trust amid this time of...
Foreign cars must have escort while driving in Vietnam
The Vietnam government has issued a decree on management of motorised vehicles brought into Vietnam by foreigners for use in travel, under which drivers...
Top 10 romantic destinations in Asia
Asia features a wide variety of dense forests, striking wildlife and pristine crystal clear sandy beaches. It is blended with different cultures, traditions and...
Infographic: The best places to travel alone for men
Guys travel for many interesting reasons like:
To watch the monuments or natural wonders
To have a feel of the cultural spirit of that region
To taste...
Travel: Koh Lanta – Thailand’s hidden treasure
Thailand is well-worn territory for international travelers. From the bustling hive of Bangkok to the crystal beaches of Phuket, it’s all been done before....
Travel in ASEAN: Where it’s safe for women
Women wishing to travel alone in Asia will find this graphic very helpful. Listed are the safest places for female travelers in Asia, with Singapore taking the lead.
Laos eases rules for tourism investors
Laos has relaxed investment regulations for foreign investors into the tourism industry by allowing them to control 100 per cent stake in three, four,...
GCC airports set for high-flying growth
Airports in the GCC will need to increase their capacity to accommodate the growing number of air passengers who are expected to use the...
Etihad Airways is Middle East’s top airline again
Etihad Airways, of the United Arab Emirates, once again dominated the regional skies by winning its sixth straight award for best airline in the...
Asian hospitality at its best
Holiday Villa is a Malaysia-based international hotel brand with a wide range of properties spanning across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe....
Qatar Airways stake in Cargolux
Keeping in tune of their latest expansion ventures, it appears Qatar Airways is interested in acquiring a stake in Cargolux, the largest cargo carrier...
Emirates to expand A380 fleet
The Arab world’s largest airline carrier, Emirates, has decided to order even more new airplanes than previously anticipated in the next few months. There...
Uptick in Asian tourism from Gulf
Asian tourist destinations have been unlikely beneficiaries of the political turmoil and unrest haunting many Middle Eastern and Arab countries. While wealthy residents of...
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Thailand, Singapore most vulnerable to potential US recession
Southeast Asia could be seriously affected in case the US falls into recession, but some countries would be more badly hit than others, economists...