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Experts predict the top five tech trends for business travel Southeast Asia

Mon, 10/07/2019 - 17:32

Despite the growth of technologies that make virtual meetings possible, business travel spend in the region is still predicted to double between 2020 to 2025, with the region forecast to eventually account for half of the world’s total spend.

Travelers from India to UAE set to reach 3.3 million by 2023

Fri, 10/04/2019 - 16:34

Statistics & Trends

The rising disposable income with middle class families and the growing perception among Indians that their social status will be elevated while traveling to fashionable cities in the Middle East will continue this growth trend for years to come.

Top international destinations for Chinese travellers during China’s National Day holiday

Fri, 09/27/2019 - 06:48

Reports & Surveys

According to the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA), a total of 7 million Chinese mainland tourists travelled aboard during the seven-day National Day holiday in 2018.

Why seek the good things in life?

Thu, 09/26/2019 - 07:02

Research

Ph.D. student Elaine Yulan Zhang and Dr Tony Tse of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University argue that “a subset of relatively wealthy Chinese luxury travellers” are driven by the desire for “status, interpersonal relationships, relaxation and hedonism, self-improvement and perfection”.

Experts predict the top five tech trends for business travel Southeast Asia

Despite the growth of technologies that make virtual meetings possible, business travel spend in the region is still predicted to double between 2020 to 2025, with the region forecast to eventually account for half of the world’s total spend.

Technology Mon, 10/07/2019 - 17:32
Travelers from India to UAE set to reach 3.3 million by 2023

The rising disposable income with middle class families and the growing perception among Indians that their social status will be elevated while traveling to fashionable cities in the Middle East will continue this growth trend for years to come.

Statistics & Trends Fri, 10/04/2019 - 16:34
Top international destinations for Chinese travellers during China’s National Day holiday

According to the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA), a total of 7 million Chinese mainland tourists travelled aboard during the seven-day National Day holiday in 2018.

Reports & Surveys Fri, 09/27/2019 - 06:48
Why seek the good things in life?

Ph.D. student Elaine Yulan Zhang and Dr Tony Tse of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University argue that “a subset of relatively wealthy Chinese luxury travellers” are driven by the desire for “status, interpersonal relationships, relaxation and hedonism, self-improvement and perfection”.

Research Thu, 09/26/2019 - 07:02
Research reveals Singapore business travelers are less health-conscious during trips

Since 2017, maintaining health and wellness routines while on the road has become an increasing priority for travelers. Across all regions, business travelers are striving to achieve their health and wellness routines regardless of where they are in the world.

Research Wed, 09/18/2019 - 14:55
TAT launches experiencing ASEAN POP culture campaign

The campaign will see connectivity of a variety of food, art, literature, music and sport being emphasised in the Thai cities of Chiang Rai, Sukhothai and Trat as well as the ASEAN cities of Battambang and Mandalay.

Cultural Tourism Tue, 09/17/2019 - 09:57
Santiburi set to light up the shores of Koh Samui with Thai fashion experience rooted in responsibility and style

Luxurious retreat on Koh Samui’s north shore teams up with World Peace Ambassador and Thai design icon Kai Ukas to co-host Fashion Mania event.

Meetings & Events Tue, 09/03/2019 - 07:09
The New Wave of Luxury Travel in Asia

Luxury travellers have always enjoyed a degree of novelty, personalisation and bespoke services during their travels, but the level of tailored planning, personalised services and one-of-a-kind outings in Asia is rising.

Articles Wed, 08/07/2019 - 12:48
Second ASEAN Pop Culture event adorns Trat buildings with colourful street art

Three more ‘ASEAN Pop Culture’ events are also planned for Chiang Rai in Thailand, Mandalay in Myanmar and Battambang in Cambodia during May, June and July, this year.

Meetings & Events Wed, 05/22/2019 - 04:07
THAI and Central Group launch international boarding pass privilege campaign

Offering 10 percent discount on purchases and many special privileges at all branches of La Rinascente department store in Italy upon presenting their passport and THAI boarding pass.

Lifestyle Tue, 05/14/2019 - 01:02