As luxury goes local and lifestyle goes upscale, Hilton’s NoMad debut in Singapore makes a clear statement about the future of luxury hospitality in the region.
With the economy stabilizing and leisure and business travel bouncing back, investors like GIC are betting big on the “next wave” of premium hotel demand. The SAMHI deal signals not just confidence in the sector, but in the evolving Indian traveler.
To gamble or not to gamble, that's Thailand's dilemma. Integrated resorts could boost revenue, but there's also the risk of losing Chinese tourists, a market already shrinking over safety worries.
With a network relying on global transit traffic through its Changi Airport hub, operating results at Singapore Airlines are a bellwether for the health of the wider industry.
Gone are the days of old-school pitch meetings with traditional agencies — tourism marketing has entered the age of storytelling, captivating content, and instant booking options.
An asset-light Banyan Group is diversifying its portfolio across continents and traveler demographics to secure growth and minimize risks in an ever-changing market.