Digital Nomads: Targeting Destinations in Asia
BANGKOK – The world is becoming increasingly interconnected, and for digital nomads – those who work remotely and travel the globe – this has opened up a wealth of opportunities. With the advent of digital nomad visas (DNVs), countries in … Continue reading Digital Nomads: Targeting Destinations in Asia
Asia-Pacific in the focus of German investors
BERLIN – The Asia-Pacific region has emerged as a key destination for German investors, who are looking for opportunities to diversify their portfolios, tap into new markets, and contribute to sustainable development. In 2022, German investors deployed a record amount … Continue reading Asia-Pacific in the focus of German investors
Asia: The world’s most, and least, affordable cities
SINGAPORE – No other region in the world is as diverse as Asia. Its regimes range from autocratic to democratic. Some Asian countries have populations that are among the world’s oldest, but in others they are relatively young. To such contrasts, … Continue reading Asia: The world’s most, and least, affordable cities
AGODA: Asia must prepare for quarantine options
BANGKOK – Confidence in the vaccine rollouts, discussions around COVID-19 passports and alternative state quarantine announcements have triggered an increase in international travel searches, according to digital travel platform Agoda.com. Agoda’s search data highlights green shoots of recovery and a … Continue reading AGODA: Asia must prepare for quarantine options
WTTC: Travel & Tourism in driving global economy
London – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents global Travel & Tourism private sector, has released a new Social Impact Paper focusing on the Travel & Tourism sector, which has been compiled to showcase the importance of … Continue reading WTTC: Travel & Tourism in driving global economy
Bosch develops rapid test for COVID-19
Stuttgart, Germany – The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is posing major challenges for healthcare systems and medical institutions worldwide. An ability to rapidly diagnose the virus is of invaluable help in curbing its exponential spread in many countries. Bosch’s new, fully automated … Continue reading Bosch develops rapid test for COVID-19
Chinese Airline Industry Could Take Years to Recover
Alexandria/USA – Passenger traffic at China’s airports will fall by 30% this year due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to an analysis by the Colorado-based commercial aviation consulting firm Boyd Group International. The crashing demand, the Boyd Group says, will … Continue reading Chinese Airline Industry Could Take Years to Recover
Asian travelers value sustainable tourism
Singapore – Travelers are focusing on slow travel and sustainable tourism going into the year 2020, with Vietnam topping the list of emerging destinations, according to the new Skyscanner APAC Travel Trends 2020 Report. The report, which compared data from … Continue reading Asian travelers value sustainable tourism
China-U.S. Trade War effects Tourist industry
Beijing – The Sino-US trade war and a weaker yuan have put a damper on outbound travel from China, as Chinese travelers turn towards domestic travel or more value-for-money destinations in South-east Asia. Guangdong Qiyouji International Travel Service’s marketing and … Continue reading China-U.S. Trade War effects Tourist industry
Asia Pacific: Most tourists from China
Between 2018 and 2023, the Asia Pacific region is expected to enjoy a steady 5.5% average increase in international visitor arrivals (IVAs) per year. With this growth, the IVAs are predicted to reach a record high of almost 900 million … Continue reading Asia Pacific: Most tourists from China