Articles tagged “asia monthly”

For Marriott, expanding in Vietnam isn’t just about serving demand there, it creates a foundation for moving deeper into mainland Southeast Asia.

After two abandoned IPO attempts, the latest notice has a sense of deja vu. But Prism wants back in, and this time it’s turning up with a financial book that looks far sturdier.

Small Luxury Hotels is betting on India’s hinterland - bold, given even the tourism ministry is looking to crack this. But if anyone can send global elites road-tripping through Himachal, it’s those who built a business on charming tiny hotels in the middle of nowhere.

Ascott is doing what global chains often preach but rarely practice: sticking to markets it actually understands. The company’s Asia-first strategy isn’t bold so much as obvious.

Chinese travelers are driving a sharp tourism surge in the Middle East and North Africa. The growth hinges on simple fixes: easier visas, more flights, and clear safety signals. The places that cut the hassle are winning.

When the loudest warnings are coming not from the industry but from policymakers, perhaps that might be a sign the sector deserves more than pocket-change budgets and last-minute attention.

Yatra wants to move from being a travel seller to a company that helps businesses manage all parts of employee travel, and bringing in a tech-heavy CEO is its clearest signal yet.

Hotels keep saying loyalty matters, but Accenture’s latest research suggests many brands in Asia Pacific still treat it like a dusty filing system for points rather than a living, breathing revenue engine.

Events are increasingly becoming the starting point for a trip rather than an add-on. That shift is reshaping how online travel agencies pull event tickets into the main booking flow instead of keeping them on the sidelines.

Marriott’s newest global brand is getting its first real test in India as it mixes global muscle with local flavour. The company is moving faster than expected to bring a large portfolio of Fern hotels into its system.