Articles tagged “singapore”

Foodie tourism is a growing global trend, and this quick survey gives a snapshot of how its influence changes based on demographics in one region.

Increased travel to the region, a booming cruising industry in nearby Singapore, and expanding ports are paving the way for the country's fastest growing tourism sector.

With a very tight labor market in Singapore, especially in the ground handling and security sectors, T4's automation and self-service model makes sense.

Young ex-lawyer Loh Lik Peng is eviscerating Singapore's staid image with some of Asia's most creative, community-minded boutique hotels.

Getting everything working well is hard enough, but beyond that airports like Changi get it right by incorporating the local culture into the ecosystem, without too many gimmicks.

Female safety is a concern from the streets of Medellin to the alleys of Bangkok to the nightclubs of New York City, but cities that make a concerted effort to cater to the safety and needs of female travelers will see the benefits of friendlier reputations and higher visitation in the coming years.

The now-familiar combination of hotel, office, and apartments may be becoming old hat in Asia's mega-skyscrapers but it's a compelling mix of uses that protects a building during a downturn.

Changi's announcement follows a similar one from Heathrow in December of last year that designates its new T2 as a Star Alliance hub.

A fight over a retired ship is unusual, but the English investors’ plea seems to be based more in nostalgia than any real plans for using the ship in London.

Finding a balance between promoting a destination as a playground for big-spenders and as a place steeped in history and culture is a balance that will ultimately draw more visitors.