Articles tagged “asia monthly”

Airlines

Emirates’ Chief on Dubai Flash Flood: ‘Our Response Was Far From Perfect’

The Emirates President's honest assessment of the situation after Tuesday's record rainfall in Dubai indicates that the airline is determined to be better prepared for similar events in the future.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 days ago

Emirates’ Chief on Dubai Flash Flood: ‘Our Response Was Far From Perfect’

Tourism

How Thailand Hopes to Meet Its Goal For 1.7 Million Indian Tourists

India is one of the most important source markets for Thailand. Pre-Covid, nearly 2 million Indian tourists flocked to Thailand, making India the third-largest source market in 2019. Now, Thailand is looking to bring India back to pre-Covid levels.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 days ago

How Thailand Hopes to Meet Its Goal For 1.7 Million Indian Tourists

Tourism

Weak Yen Drives Japan’s Record-Breaking Tourist Arrivals

The depreciation of the Japanese yen against major currencies, particularly the U.S. dollar, has played a pivotal role in driving unprecedented levels of tourist arrivals to Japan.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 days ago

Weak Yen Drives Japan’s Record-Breaking Tourist Arrivals

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Continue Love Affair With Iceland, Kazakhstan is New Favorite

Think Iceland was an unexpected favorite for Chinese tourists, what would you say about Kazakhstan?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 days ago

Chinese Tourists Continue Love Affair With Iceland, Kazakhstan is New Favorite

Tourism

Maldives Tries to Win Back Indian Tourists As Arrivals Fall 40%

While Maldives enjoys record-breaking arrivals, its tourism companies aren't about to let the Indian market keep falling. They're on a mission to reverse the trend.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 days ago

Maldives Tries to Win Back Indian Tourists As Arrivals Fall 40%

Airlines

Vistara CEO’s Message To Worried Staff: You’ll Have Clarity By June

Vistara employees are seeking greater clarity about how their roles might look within the soon-to-be merged airline.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 7 days ago

Vistara CEO’s Message To Worried Staff: You’ll Have Clarity By June

Meetings

Incentive Travel Is Growing in India as a Performance Booster

If employees were given a choice between receiving a gift voucher or a "Well done!" from their bosses during an incentive trip, which do you think they'd pick?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 week ago

Incentive Travel Is Growing in India as a Performance Booster

Airlines

Vistara’s CEO Weighs In As Cancellations Mount and Pilots Protest

It could be a cruel summer for Indian aviation if the situation at Vistara doesn't improve.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 weeks ago

Vistara’s CEO Weighs In As Cancellations Mount and Pilots Protest

Tourism

China’s Outbound Tourism is Changing, Female Travelers Are Leading the Way

The evolving demographics of Chinese outbound travel shows a jump in younger female travelers. This shift will have important implications for how businesses approach their marketing strategies and the kind of products on offer.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 weeks ago

China’s Outbound Tourism is Changing, Female Travelers Are Leading the Way

Meetings

Dubai Launches Recognition Program for Indian Meetings Agents

India's growing prominence in outbound MICE presents a significant opportunity that Dubai aims to leverage. The new recognition program targeting Indian intermediaries will definitely push agencies to promote Dubai as a preferred MICE destination.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 weeks ago

Dubai Launches Recognition Program for Indian Meetings Agents