Articles tagged “asia pacific”

Tetiaroa proves that conservation works when it's designed as architecture: binding governance and indigenous knowledge made operational. It's a useful source code for other climate-sensitive areas.

In 2025, travel matured from a post-pandemic sprint into a disciplined, value-driven market that prioritizes experiences and revenue quality over just driving volumes. As growth shifts Eastward and geopolitics redefine travel corridors, the industry’s success in 2026 will depend on its ability to remain tech-agile and price-resilient in a volatile world.

The Asia-Pacific region has become the epicenter of new luxury demand — faster-growing, more diversified, and far more sustainable.

For most airlines, the post-Covid era started in 2022 or 2023. For the AirAsia family, it feels like it’s only just beginning now. In this week’s feature story, we explore AirAsia’s long-delayed restructuring, its move to fuse shorthaul and longhaul operations, and the sweeping fleet ambitions that could redefine low-cost flying well beyond its Asia-Pacific heartland.

Australia will test whether YouTrip’s pitch of cheaper travel actually lands in a market where many travelers already think they’re sorted. If it does, YouTrip could find plenty of room to grow across the region.

Hotel investment in Asia Pacific slowed sharply in the first half of 2025, but the pullback looks temporary. Lifestyle hotels, fueled by demand for design and experience, are positioned to drive the rebound.

By doubling down on lifestyle hotels and conversions, Hilton looks to give owners quicker returns and travelers more local flavor.

China’s 'Big Three' airline groups are still struggling to turn a profit. Domestic travel remains strong, but flights to and from places like Thailand, North America, and Europe are a challenge. Air China and China Eastern are losing money, while China Southern is scraping by with a slender margin. In this week's feature story we ask why.

The hotel industry will be watching whether a potential sale of assets by New World Development will include a few ultra-luxury Rosewood hotels.

On today’s podcast we look at Hilton’s earnings, Accor’s way into Las Vegas, and why lifestyle hotels are booming in Asia.