Tourism
Malaysia bets on durian trails, wildlife to extend tourism boom
The ringgit has risen about 18% against the dollar since the start of 2024, outperforming its Asian peers
UK requires visitors from 85 countries, including Singapore, to purchase travel permit
British and Irish citizens are exempt from needing an ETA
Avoiding Japan, Chinese tourists fuel rebound in Thai tourism
Malaysia, Russia, India and South Korea round out the country’s five largest source markets
High Star plans US$100 million bond sale for luxury Utah resort
The development plan includes 168 single-family residences, 150 condos along with 45,000 square-feet of retail space within the condo building
Las Vegas sees sharp visitor drop as leisure spending wanes
The city’s high prices and fees have turned off budget-conscious travellers
Chinese visitors to Japan drop again as tensions keep simmering
The impact has rippled through the country’s retail sector
Singapore’s GlobalTix ups revenue by 10% in FY25 as Apac push mounts
The company provides tour operators with a cloud-based system for inventory management, pricing, and digital ticket issuance
Thailand reclaims top spot for Chinese tourists as Japan loses favour
Shifting travel patterns highlight how diplomatic ties, safety perceptions are reshaping spending habits
China’s ski slopes pull big crowds as Japan tensions run high
Chinese social media has been filled with posts from skiers pivoting to domestic resorts
South-east Asia’s governments put AI to work in tourism
The region’s governments are using AI to upgrade visitors’ travel experience, not just to bump up the numbers
