Cheryl Teo: Travel Weekly Asia

Cheryl Teo

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Annie Chang, executive director of Travel Agents and Tourist Guides at STB (pictured), unveiled STB's latest initiatives to future-proof Singapore's travel agents and tour guides through innovation, AI and skills development at the Travel Agents and Tourist Guides Industry Forum (TATGIF) 2026.

From CEOs to scientists: Meet Singapore's new breed of tour guidesAt TATGIF 2026, Singapore's tourism board unveiled a bold new vision for tour guiding, tapping niche expertise to bring the...

The Shougang Industrial Park has reinvented itself from steel powerhouse to futuristic cultural hub.

China's factory tours are becoming the newest tourist attractionsA new wave of factory tours is turning production lines into some of the country's most surprising visitor attractions.

Cabo Verde is known for its warm, dry climate, beaches, hiking trails and water sports. Featured: Santiago, the largest and most populous island.

Could this World Cup darling be the next trending destination?Travel interest in Cabo Verde is soaring after its historic World Cup debut.

Along the southern coast, the Sensorium will anchor a new beachfront lifestyle precinct, combining indoor attractions, green public spaces and a flexible venue for festivals and events.

Sentosa unveils boldest vision yet under new masterplanIsland hopping, new attractions and transport hub will transform Greater Sentosa from the early 2030s.

A UNESCO Global Geopark off Sumatra's eastern coast, Belitung embraces a slow, peaceful rhythm where nature leads the way.

Belitung, Indonesia's lesser-known island is stepping into the spotlightWith direct flights from Singapore restored, Belitung is attracting renewed interest from travellers and travel advisors alike.

Forever Broadway will run twice for all sailings on Genting Dream until 10 February 2027.

Dream Cruises debuts new Broadway production at seaForever Broadway blends iconic theatre hits, immersive staging, special effects and Asia-inspired storytelling aboard Genting...

Alternative transport options have also stepped up to shift more travellers in this time: rails and cruises. Pictured: Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station.

China’s May Day travel boom skips Southeast Asia this yearHigher fares and sudden flight cancellations shift Golden Week demand to domestic and nearby markets.

The real differentiator for 1835, Ang believes, is community.

Will Gen Z turn to travel agents?EU Holidays bets on Asia’s 18-35s who want to DIY the fun but outsource the work.

The Taiwan booth at the recent NATAS fair in Singapore.

What keeps Singapore travellers going back to TaiwanTaiwan’s enduring appeal is evolving as repeat visitors seek something new.

Singapore’s outbound travel market is recalibrating, not retreating.

Is the Middle East crisis deterring Singapore travellers?Demand holds firm at NATAS fair, with intra-Asia travel and cruising gaining ground.

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