Hotels & Tourism
Jakarta luxury hotels bet on business events despite slowdown
Jakarta luxury hotels bet on business events despite slowdown
Premium hotels protect margins through pricing and experience.
Why high turnover persists in hospitality, and what’s changing
Employees today are placing greater importance on leadership visibility, trust, and communication.
Asian Business Review gets to MEET Taiwan
With Taiwan changing the game when it comes to MICE, we take a look at this dynamic nation and what it has to offer.
Asian MICE Forum embraces the future as it marks its 20th year
Taiwan’s MICE output soared from $68M to $63B in just 20 years.
Are luxury boutique hotels the new black?
High-quality service and lavish room amenities have become baseline expectations—universal norms rather than differentiators.
A beacon of sustainable luxury: The Apurva Kempinski Bali takes home ‘Best Sustainable Hotel’ title at prestigious 2024 ULTRAs Awards at Kensington Palace in London
The five-star resort recognised globally as a leader in luxury hospitality for its commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles.
Banyan Group navigates cross-cultural challenges amidst expansion
Balancing consistency and local practices drives the brand's success.
Chef Jean-Baptiste Natali: Leading the Culinary Artistry at Koral Restaurant
One Michelin Star culinary visionary redefines casual fine dining at Koral, Bali’s first aquarium restaurant.
Chinese travelers' search for int'l stay doubles for upcoming Golden Week
The second Golden Week of the year will commence from 1 to 7 October.
Thailand to welcome 2 million South Korean tourists for Chuseok holidays
Thailand attracts South Korean tourists with food, K-pop, and visas.
InterContinental Bali Resort Triumphs as Best Meetings Hotel in Indonesia at M&C Asia Stella Awards 2024
The M&C Asia Stella Awards celebrate excellence by recognizing outstanding contributions and innovations in the MICE sector.
Landmark Partnership: Ecopark joins Kempinski Hotels and Kengo Kuma to Create Luxurious Blue Zone Retreat
Vietnam: In a historic collaboration between Ecopark, Kempinski Hotels, and the renowned architect Kengo Kuma have entered a partnership that promises...
Japan, Singapore, South Korea lead passport freedom
ASEAN’s visa free access to member-countries stands at 40% on average.
Tourism leaders unveil 5 keys to creating sustainable travel options
Seven in 10 Singaporeans want more sustainable travelling, according to Booking.com.
Researchers air overtourism concerns amid post-pandemic travel boom
EHL scholars warn of overtourism’s impact on communities, environment, and advocate collaboration for solutions.
5 factors pushing Singaporeans to visit Hong Kong
Singaporeans' travel consideration to HK rose between February to March.
Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism bested other organisations in Middle East Technology Excellence Awards
The DCT is the first government agency in the United Arab Emirates to use cloud data centres.
Commentary
From automation to agency: Asia’s wealth leaders can reinvent, not just streamline
Why efficiency and innovation conflict and what organisations can learn from Asia
Why delayed intervention is becoming Asia's biggest reliability risk
How Asia’s insurers are using AI — and where it could take them
Are Asia’s digital banks prepared for the stablecoin era?
The trust gap that will decide agentic commerce in Asian retail
Why APAC is building home-currency stablecoins
Why Southeast Asian wealth managers must design the business before buying the technology
Coal's return does not signal the end of Southeast Asia's energy transition
To grow customer engagement across APAC with AI, brands must earn trust first