Steven Schwankert, Skift
It’s going to be a long, cold winter for China’s travel industry and for businesses that rely on outbound Chinese tourists, as the novel coronavirus epidemic expands, and people stay put during China’s biggest travel season.
1 day ago
Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press
Nepali-owned tour operators now make up the majority in the country famous for its high peaks — most notably Mount Everest. This has helped enrich local communities, but the Nepalis' lower-priced treks have also made the mountains more crowded, and last year 11 people died. The country must find a way to balance the two.
2 days ago
Staff, Skift
The travel industry is starting to feel the impact from this latest global health crisis. How it responds to help contain the spread of the virus will set a new precedent while weathering an extensive disruption to its business.
4 days ago
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau + Skift
As meeting planners worldwide look for unique venues and programming that will wow attendees, Thailand is stepping up its meetings and incentives efforts. Big investments in infrastructure, hotels, venues, and transportation networks — not to mention top-flight food and gorgeous beaches — are already paying multi-million dollar dividends.
4 months ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
Tourism is key to the revival of Japan’s marginal villages, in the process unlocking not only precious living cultures and traditions but people’s sanities.
4 days ago
Yixin Ng, Skift
Japan’s marginal villages could be living on borrowed time as populations dwindle, but tourism is bringing respite. Here's how.
6 days ago
Skift
Skift is making some changes, building upon our outstanding coverage of Asia. Xinyi Liang-Pholsena will become our new Asia Editor. Please keep an eye out for that byline. You won't be disappointed.
7 days ago
Emily Wang, Dake Kang, and Yanan Wang, Associated Press
As a busy travel period in Asia kicks off, there are fears that the coronavirus could result in a repeat of the SARS epidemic in the early 2000s — or worse. Fortunately, it looks like the Chinese government is responding with more urgency this time.
1 week ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
Air India and Oyo couldn’t be more different, not just in their respective businesses, but both could be gone in a New York minute if they aren’t able get past the biggest test they face currently.
2 weeks ago
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift
China has become a hot spot for global business travel, and its secondary cities are evolving to accommodate larger conferences and conventions. What should event planners know?
2 weeks ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
Those unbelievable expansion numbers that Ritesh Agarwal used to rattle off? We won’t be hearing them again in 2020. The Oyo founder is forced to think of business sustainability. Let’s see if he’s adept at it.
2 weeks ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
Much is at stake for global distribution systems and travel agencies as struggling Air India uses airline distribution as a means to stay afloat. The real winners and losers in this battle are still up in the air, with Amadeus back in the game after pulling out over a year ago.
2 weeks ago
