Articles tagged “asia monthly”

India's hotel growth story won't be built on mega-properties alone. Having snapped up boutique chains like Claridges and Tree of Life, IHCL is betting that small hotels in the right places can deliver big returns and faster market reach than legacy five-star sprawl ever could.

The A321XLR flies farther, burns less fuel, and doesn’t come with the high costs of bigger aircraft. AirAsia surely seems to be betting on smaller planes to do big things.

At a time when the lines between aviation, tourism, infrastructure, and trade are blurring, Kant’s track record suggests he won’t just be a name on the IndiGo board.

Destinations investing early and comprehensively in halal-friendly travel are likely to gain long-term competitive advantage as this sector continues to grow.

As air travel booms in India, companies tied to aviation services are heading to the stock market. As more people fly, investors are showing interest in the businesses behind the scenes.

Having started with payments, Ant Interntional with its latest move is positioning itself as a platform for the entire travel journey, not just the checkout screen.

While the aesthetic of Thailand’s latest pitch to digital nomads leans Instagram-friendly, the real aim is to boost the economy.

Klook’s goose might not have wings, but the idea behind it clearly does.

What may have been a bold move to jumpstart the tourism sector, the Half-Half Thai Travel scheme now feels more like a lifeline, as Thailand comes to grips with the uncertainties shaping global travel.

Agoda’s playbook is clear: move fast, stay cheap, and think local. They’re not betting on the next big trend. They’re betting on knowing what their customers and partners want, before anyone else.