Page 16

Articles tagged “asia”

Tourism

Visa Policies Fail to Keep Up With India’s Growing Travel Market

Most countries are still prejudiced against the Indian passport. That's a shame. Indian travelers are a legitimate, growing source for the global tourism industry. Thailand understands that; Australia not yet. Maybe it'll take a cricket match to change that.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

Hotels

Agoda Dubbed ‘Hotel California’ in Asia as Hotel Suppliers Say They Can Never Leave

There appears to be a growing chorus of voices saying they are not able to completely delist themselves from Agoda, which begs the question why they want to do so in the first place.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

Agoda Dubbed ‘Hotel California’ in Asia as Hotel Suppliers Say They Can Never Leave

Tourism

Underperforming Philippines Extends Tax Breaks to Attract Tourism Investors

Despite its beautiful beaches, the Philippines is a tourism underperformer in Southeast Asia. It keeps luring investors with tax breaks. Critics say maybe it's better to prioritize peace and order instead. Both are required.

Maria Stella F. Arnaldo, Skift | 5 years ago

Underperforming Philippines Extends Tax Breaks to Attract Tourism Investors

Tourism

Are You Overlooking a $220 Billion Market?

The global Muslim travel market, which will soon be worth more than $200 billion, is fast becoming an ever more attractive sector, especially for travel technology players. Here's why.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

Are You Overlooking a $220 Billion Market?

Tourism

What the Western Media Gets Wrong About Sri Lanka Tourism

The Western media jumped on a 57 percent drop in arrivals to Sri Lanka in June. That’s only half the story and one that could cause consumers to postpone visits. The destination is actually on the mend.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

What the Western Media Gets Wrong About Sri Lanka Tourism

Tourism

Thailand Wants Travelers to Visit New Places: Will Tour Operators Get On Board?

Tourism Authority of Thailand executives are keen to spread the tourism wealth to its emerging destinations. Encouraging tour operators to offer programs beyond the popular destinations is a noble goal, but are the tour operators listening?

Chris Ryall, Skift | 5 years ago

Thailand Wants Travelers to Visit New Places: Will Tour Operators Get On Board?

Business Travel

Cox & Kings to Sell Businesses to Raise Much-Needed Cash

With the hostel market still so fragmented, the Meininger business would make an attractive option for one of its rivals or perhaps a private equity firm.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

Cox & Kings to Sell Businesses to Raise Much-Needed Cash

Tourism

Will Asia’s Grab Prove That Ridehailing Apps Can Be Global?

The vision of global, interconnected ridehailing is sweet, and Asian player Grab wants to lead the way. But there is good reason to be skeptical.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

Will Asia’s Grab Prove That Ridehailing Apps Can Be Global?

Online Travel

Can Facebook’s Cryptocurrency Beat WeChat in Travel?

Facebook makes no secret that it wants to be the WeChat of the world outside China. Is it any surprise that it's leading the development of a new payment infrastructure and the first product is — drum roll — a digital wallet?

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

Business Travel

Tour Operators: Airbnb Adventures Knows Distribution, Not Destinations

Big-name tour operators aren't losing sleep over Airbnb Adventures. But some are indeed paying close attention, which is prudent. Just ask European airlines, which underestimated the emergence of Ryanair and EasyJet, and would love to have a do-over.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 5 years ago

Tour Operators: Airbnb Adventures Knows Distribution, Not Destinations