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Virtuoso chairman and CEO, Matthew Upchurch, meeting with partners and members in Singapore.

Asia is the new luxury hotspot for VirtuosoVirtuoso’s strategic focus on Asia suggests a leading role for Asia as luxury travel enters its next phase.

The 'Together in Travel' platform offers SMEs in the tourism sector free resources, networking opportunities, and educational programmes to help them grow and strengthen their businesses.

WTTC plans to drive SME success in tourismThe newly launched Together in Travel platform provides resources and networking to support SMEs in the global tourism sector.

Daniel Wright will help drive sports tourism in Asia Pacific.

Sports tourism revs up in Asia PacificSports and entertainment agency appoints head of tourism.

Asian travellers now prefer diverse, authentic cuisines, health-focused options, unique dining experiences, local ingredients, fusion dishes, sustainable practices, and immersive culinary adventures while travelling.

How to cater to the tastebuds of Asian travellersIt is no secret that Asians enjoy their food, and here's how their culinary experiences can be enhanced on their vacations.

Mass-affluent travellers possess enough financial resources to travel frequently and seek out better quality experiences.

How to target the middle-upper income Asian travellersMass-affluent Asian travellers prioritise luxury travel, spending significantly despite inflation, with a focus on premium...

CruiseWorld Asia 2024 took place on 9 October at Pan Pacific Singapore.

CruiseWorld Asia 2024: Where experts steer the future of cruisingMore than 300 cruise industry professionals gathered at CruiseWorld Asia 2024 to discuss trends, innovations, and opportunities...

Royal Caribbean’s younger cruisers seek immersive experiences, family-friendly activities, diverse dining options, and longer itineraries that offer adventure and discovery while cruising.

Royal Caribbean reveals what the new wave of Asian cruisers wantAsian cruisers are shifting towards longer, experience-driven vacations, with growing demand for fly-cruise packages and...

The S.S. La Venezia is a luxurious Uniworld river cruise ship launched in 2021, offering intimate voyages through Venice with elegant design, fine dining, and curated excursions.

Why Uniworld’s river cruises are picking up speed in AsiaAsian cruisers want longer journeys, luxury offerings, unique itineraries, and tailored experiences, which Uniworld provides.

Singapore is the leading cruise market in 2023, with passenger numbers nearly doubling to 817,000, accounting for one-third of Asia’s cruise passengers and a 13.9% penetration rate.

Cruising is one of Asia’s strongest travel sectors nowKey markets like Singapore and India are driving strong passenger increases, fuelling the rapid growth of Asia’s cruise...

The trend began with a young girl named Abby Davis, who started hiding rubber ducks on cruise ships, sparking a playful social media phenomenon.

Thousands of ducks swarm cruise shipsThere’s a new trend of cruise passengers hiding and finding rubber ducks onboard cruise ships all around the world.