Articles tagged “asia monthly”

Destinations investing early and comprehensively in halal-friendly travel are likely to gain long-term competitive advantage as this sector continues to grow.

As air travel booms in India, companies tied to aviation services are heading to the stock market. As more people fly, investors are showing interest in the businesses behind the scenes.

Having started with payments, Ant Interntional with its latest move is positioning itself as a platform for the entire travel journey, not just the checkout screen.

While the aesthetic of Thailand’s latest pitch to digital nomads leans Instagram-friendly, the real aim is to boost the economy.

Klook’s goose might not have wings, but the idea behind it clearly does.

What may have been a bold move to jumpstart the tourism sector, the Half-Half Thai Travel scheme now feels more like a lifeline, as Thailand comes to grips with the uncertainties shaping global travel.

Agoda’s playbook is clear: move fast, stay cheap, and think local. They’re not betting on the next big trend. They’re betting on knowing what their customers and partners want, before anyone else.

The DGCA hasn’t tied these findings to the recent Air India crash, but the timing says a lot. As India’s aviation sector grows fast, these lapses raise questions about who’s keeping things in check, and whether current safeguards are enough.

Chinese travellers are coming back, albeit differently. The way they plan, what they care about, and what they expect has shifted. And that means destinations, hotels, and retailers need to shift with them.

Adani landing two big funding deals back-to-back says a lot about how easily the group can tap into global money. And it’s happening just as India’s trying to catch up on airport infrastructure.