Articles tagged “phuket”

If the current crisis has taught us anything, it’s that destinations must put sustainability at the top of the agenda to thrive. Will coronavirus be a turning point for Southeast Asia’s volume-fixated tourism model?

Beyond the glare of overdevelopment, Asia’s resorts want to be a pioneer of the sustainability movement. Here’s how they say they will do that.

Thailand is an evergreen destination always popular with foreign tourists, but neglecting to get a handle on its crime rate will hurt tourism just as regional competition rises.

Although Thomson is the first to announce flights between London and Phuket on the new 787 Dreamliner, British Airways and Virgin are awaiting Dreamliner arrivals and will likely announce new routes shortly.

Domestic travel will be slow due to flood concerns, but that won’t stop foreigners who a.) Don’t know to expect heavy rains and b.) Mostly visit big cities like Phuket and Bangkok where it’s not an issue.