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Global incentive travel nears golden age as demand surges in APAC and North America
Incentive travel, essentially the trips awarded by companies to high-performing employees or partners, is becoming very good business of late.
Ras Al Khaimah shifts to ecotourism as UAE neighbors focus on ultra-luxury
One of the seven states making up the United Arab Emirates, Ras Al-Khaimah (often referred to by its abbreviation RAK) tends to be in the background when the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai come to the fore as the nation’s leading destinations.
ikhlas.com broadens access to fidyah payments via new partnerships with TheNoor and Touch ‘n Go
Ikhlas Com Travel & Umrah Sdn Bhd (ikhlas.com) recently entered two agreements with TheNoor and Touch ’n Go as a
Luxury travel evolves as post-pandemic travelers seek regenerative stays
Over the past several years, we have seen how luxury travel has shifted from the ultra-maximalist excess of the 1980s to the fancy-free barefoot luxury trend seen in recent years.
Short-term rentals pivot toward ‘experiences’ as Gen Z influence grows
Speaking at the recently-concluded Short-term Rentals Asia Conference (STR) held in Bangkok, Thailand, 17-year-old Jasmine Marshall made a strong case as to how her rising generation is already changing the game when it comes to short-term rental hospitality.
Oceania sets global event pace as planners swap volume for quality
High impact, purpose-driven, and sustainable: this perfectly describes the MICE sector in Oceania.
BCEC partners with Life Sciences Queensland to boost bio-innovation as venue marks 30 years
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre announced that it is partnering with Life Sciences Queensland for a bio-innovation bursary.
Mövenpick Khao Yai expands wellness offerings as demand for ‘restorative travel’ surges in Thailand
When in Khao Yai, those seeking a getaway to refresh and restore both mind and body would do well to make their way to Mövenpick Resort Khao Yai.
Tigerair Taiwan signs for four A321neo aircraft
Taiwanese low-cost carrier Tigerair Taiwan recently signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four A321neo aircraft, marking the airline’s first order for this type.
Hospitality sector pivots to regenerative travel as sustainability loses its edge
Hotel management companies are actively implementing measures regarding sustainable operations, but a number are already shifting towards a regenerative operational model as opposed to a merely sustainable one.
Bali rethinks strategies as it combats impact of overtourism
Pre- and post-pandemic, it’s not surprising to know that the Indonesian island paradise that is Bali remains one of the world’s most desirable and most visited destinations.
Community-led conservation revives Siamese crocodiles in Laos
Community-led conservation revives Siamese crocodiles in Laos
Ascott and CapitaLand support Thai children with school necessities
Ascott and CapitaLand support Thai children with school necessities
Regenerative tourism struggles to scale as industry remains tethered to volume-based metrics
While sustainability has now become well-integrated in the global tourism experience, the collective mindset is beginning to shift to something more advanced: regenerative tourism.
City of Dreams Manila’s MRP Foundation donates equipment to Manila police force
The Philippine National Capital Region Police Office (NCR-PO) recently received Php9.9 million worth of security equipment and vehicles from the City of Dreams Manila’s charitable arm, Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation Corporation (MRP Foundation).
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