Charity / Sustainability / CSR
Global shift to immersive travel fuels rise in Indigenous-led tourism
One of the most striking things I encounter whenever I travel overseas is the way indigenous culture is being integrated
Rural homestays surge across Asia as travelers reject corporate hotel chains for local immersion
Vietnam's Cu Chi Tunnels homestay initiative is just one of a growing number of alternative accommodations that cater to the needs of travellers looking for more immersive experiences.
Southeast Asian regenerative tourism stalls as governments prioritise arrival numbers over green goals
Across Southeast Asia, tourism boards and private operators are increasingly eager to adopt the vocabulary of regenerative tourism.
ITE-HCMC gets ready to mark 20th year as Vietnamese tourism ramps up
Two decades after its modest debut, the International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC) is preparing to celebrate a landmark milestone.
Philippine tourism pivots to climate resilience as severe weather stalls visitor targets
The Philippine tourism sector continues to lag behind Southeast Asian neighbours such as Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
Travelers embrace regenerative tourism as climate pressures force a shift beyond doing no harm
While both mindful tourism and regenerative tourism seek to elevate the way we explore the world, they operate on vastly different scales of intention, structure, and action.
Global travel leaders gather in Sarawak as PATA Travel Mart 2026 opens
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) opened the 2026 edition of the PATA Travel Mart (PTM) through the PTM Knowledge Forum.
Southeast Asian tourism pivots to indoor and rural travel as extreme monsoons threaten coastal resorts
With the impact of climate change now manifesting in more extreme ways, how can the Philippines and other Asian nations impacted by worsening monsoons build up their tourism infrastructure for resilience?
Philippine tourism faces resource crunch as Pax Silica AI hub expands in Central Luzon
As the United States-led Pax Silica initiative sets its sights on New Clark City, the ambitious creation of a 4,000-acre
Rural destinations see tourism boom as travellers trade crowded cities for slow food trails
As international travel continues to recalibrate towards purpose and authenticity, the global Slow Food movement has emerged as an essential
Vinhomes Green Paradise earns smart city certification
Vinhomes Green Paradise earns smart city certification
Agoda and GSTC expand sustainable tourism in Japan
Agoda and GSTC expand sustainable tourism in Japan
Southeast Asian sports tourism surges as global sporting events pivot to multi-city formats
As mega-tournaments adopt expansive, multi-host formats to mitigate carbon footprints and decentralise infrastructure demands, the traditional sports pilgrimage is undergoing a radical reinvention.
Ventive Hospitality plants 10,000th coral in Maldives
Ventive Hospitality plants 10,000th coral in Maldives
Ports upgrade green infrastructure as cruise sector faces growing overtourism risks
We look at how how cruise and tourism ports manage rising passenger volumes whilst protecting communities and ecosystems.
Join The Community
- Sen Soon Mun of Horwath HTL: Malaysia must raise service standards
- Tourism Solutions International’s Eric Levy: Measure success through consistent, high-quality tourism experience
- Cornerstone International Group’s Florian Kittler: Future of hospitality depends on people, purpose, smarter technology
- Travellers face mounting payment delays as banks tighten automated fraud controls
- Luxury cruise fares face upward pressure as U.S.-Iran war forces African detours
Join The Community