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Articles tagged “southeast asia”

Tourism

Philippines’ New Tourism Campaign Embraces Love for the Country

In the face of escalating tourism competition across Southeast Asia, Philippines is diving headfirst into the notion that love is what makes the world go around. The archipelago is wholeheartedly capitalizing on this powerful sentiment to propel its tourism sector to new heights.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 10 months ago

Philippines’ New Tourism Campaign Embraces Love for the Country

Online Travel

Singapore’s Zuzu Hospitality Secures $9 Million Funding and Eyes India Expansion

Zuzu Hospitality's increased focus on expanding its operations in India suggests that the emergence of the country as a prominent player in the travel industry is not lost out on companies.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 11 months ago

Singapore’s Zuzu Hospitality Secures $9 Million Funding and Eyes India Expansion

Tourism

Thai Tourism Is Beating Targets as Traditional New Year’s Celebrations Attract Throngs

Thailand tourism is driving the fastest growth in the country's economy in five years, highlighting how dependent the nation is on tourism.

Devjyot Ghoshal, Reuters | 1 year ago

Thai Tourism Is Beating Targets as Traditional New Year’s Celebrations Attract Throngs

Hotels

Hilton Wants to Use AI to Personalize Hotel Bookings

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Hilton’s AI hopes, Jumeirah’s expansion, and tours tech in Southeast Asia.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago

Hilton Wants to Use AI to Personalize Hotel Bookings

Tourism

Angkor Wat Locals Removed to Make Way for Tourists

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Angkor Wat relocations, travel agents’ beef with American Air, and Aegean Air’s strong earnings.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago

Angkor Wat Locals Removed to Make Way for Tourists

Tourism

Cambodia Relocates Angkor Wat Communities in Controversial Tourism Touch-Up

Cultural sites like Angkor Wat must be preserved, but that shouldn't come at the cost of local livelihoods. Destinations shouldn't treat the two as if they are in conflict.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

Cambodia Relocates Angkor Wat Communities in Controversial Tourism Touch-Up

News Blog

Japan’s ANA Unveils Features of New Carrier Air Japan

Japanese airline company All Nippon Airways (ANA) is preparing to launch its new airline Air Japan in February 2024, unveiling a brand positioning of affordability, comfort and diversity for its cabin crew.  The medium-haul offering sits firmly between the full-service concept of carrier ANA and its low-cost airline Peach Aviation to meet travel demand from…

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Tourism

Southeast Asia to Gain the Most From China’s Travel Revival With No Entry Covid Testing

Newly mobile Chinese tourists might delay long-haul travel and stay closer to home as they opt for ease to access destinations that do not demand testing — putting Southeast Asia in the pound seat for now.

Xinghui Kok, Reuters | 1 year ago

Southeast Asia to Gain the Most From China’s Travel Revival With No Entry Covid Testing

Travel Technology

5 Travel Tech Trends Worth Watching in 2023

Travel technology has been turned on its head over the past couple of years. Just about every major trend listed was caused, directly or indirectly, by issues related to the pandemic.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

5 Travel Tech Trends Worth Watching in 2023

Airlines

AirAsia Parent Narrowed Third Quarter Loss on Strong Travel Rebound

Capital A, AirAsia's parent company, still has a way to go to return to profitability. But it's optimistic given surging travel demand and eased travel restrictions in Southeast Asia.

Sameer Manekar and Riya Sharma , Reuters | 1 year ago

AirAsia Parent Narrowed Third Quarter Loss on Strong Travel Rebound