Tourism
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
Mandarin Oriental launches its first South-east Asian resort in Desaru Coast
Set within nearly 52 hectares of rainforest, the property has 44 suites and a four-bedroom pool villa
Singapore’s 2025 tourism receipts on track for new high after record 9-month performance
International visitor arrivals fall slightly shy of forecasts
‘Shop in China’ travel boom risks complicating PBOC’s yuan math
Foreign visitors to the capital city of Beijing spent an unprecedented 50.6 billion yuan in 2025
Chinese travel giant Trip.com bets on Apac growth as it looks beyond home market
It will strengthen its branding and continue to develop specialised products for the newer audience
Chinese tourists flock to South Korea over Japan for Chinese New Year holiday amid visa ease
Popular destinations include Seoul, the second-biggest city Busan and tourism hub Jeju Island
