Raini Hamdi, Skift
Unless they live on another planet, most people now know that airports are the perfect places to hold demonstrations and gain maximum coverage for a cause. It’s a message that airport authorities in Asia must correct, particularly as conflicts will continue to simmer in the region.
3 days ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
Though largely peaceful, Asia isn't without a string of flash points. Two of its major airports have now been used as protest grounds. Isn't that enough for airport authorities and governments to ensure their national icons aren't ready for the taking?
4 days ago
Bloomberg Staff, Bloomberg
After 15 weeks of protests, we're starting to get a sense of just how much Hong Kong's civil unrest will affect the tourism industry.
7 days ago
Guam Visitors Bureau + Skift
The U.S. territory of Guam is aiming to become the next Sun Valley of travel technology, with a creative forum that brings together tour operators and heavyweights like Airbnb, Booking, and United Airlines. Here’s a closer look at the premiere edition of this innovative summit.
7 days ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
Russia wants to be seen as a global power and attract all the foreign investment that comes with that. After years of restrictive visa regimes, it seems to finally be accepting that tourism is a great tool to facilitate that.
1 week ago
Siraphob Thanthong-Knight, Harry Suhartono and Nguyen Xuan Quynh, Bloomberg
Asian beaches such as Phuket and Bali have welcomed droves of Chinese visitors with open arms. They can blame China's weakened economy and yuan all they want for an abrupt end to the bounty, but it's best to ask if they are still attractive to Chinese travelers.
1 week ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
Closing islands for a rehab seems fashionable in Southeast Asia. It shouldn’t be. Authorities must first assess options carefully, and by no means should premature announcements be made. Just look at the Komodo Island example and the wrong messages Indonesia has sent about one of its most unique tourism assets.
1 week ago
Shabrina Koeswologito, Skift
A final, clear decision on whether Komodo Island or Komodo National Park will be closed must be made, and ample time given to businesses should it be a go. What a mess.
2 weeks ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
Macau wants to diversify its China-heavy arrivals. Indonesia is a good bet, as many Indonesians already visit Hong Kong. But the timing of the campaign isn't good.
2 weeks ago
Ishika Mookerjee, Bloomberg
Singapore could be the prime beneficiary as Hong Kong’s key tourist sources such as China, the U.K. and the U.S. look for an alternative. But though long-time rivals, it’s hard to imagine the Singapore industry being gleeful about this. In the long term, Hong Kong is critical to Asia's overall appeal.
2 weeks ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
All roads lead to Uluru, even after October 26 when a ban to climb "The Rock" is put into effect. Customers are changing, a reason why it should all be rock-steady for the red desert in Australia's Northern Territory long after the ban is enforced.
2 weeks ago
Sybilla Gross, Bloomberg
It's no surprise that Hong Kong plummeted to 20th place, from 9th, glven the pro-democracy protests that are striking a deep blow to its image.
3 weeks ago
