Rebound in visitors leading to unsustainable practices in some regions Fears Asia's most beautiful places could become 'the next Boracay' Phuket building new incinerator to cope with plastic waste Malaysia leveraging Indigenous-led tourism Nikoi and Cempedak resorts investing heavily in sustainability The bleak pandemic years of empty deckchairs, ghost-town resorts, and thumb-twiddling masseuses are now just a bad memory for Asia’s top tourism draws. But the return of the sun-seeking masses to the world’s fastest-growing region for tourism has yielded new problems. Popular hotspots such as Phuket, Bali and Kyoto in Japan have promoted themselves under the banner of sustainable tourism as they look to recoup lost revenue and appeal to a new breed of conscious travelle...
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Two-month survey by Wildlife Alliance and Dhole Conservation Fund validates 11-year public-private model that converts threatened forest into a wildlife and community lifeline A landmark two-month camera-trap survey has revealed that the endangered dhole (Asiatic wild dog) still roams, and that a breeding herd of Asian elephants now finds safe haven, inside the 18,000-hectare forest concession that Minor Hotels has leased and protected since 2014 in Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains. Conducted by Wildlife Alliance and sponsored by the Dhole Conservation Fund, the study deployed 60 motion-sensitive cameras in a grid pattern from February through March this year. Dholes appeared on seven cameras, prompting rangers to focus the full array on that hotspot in May to refine data on pack siz...
Read MoreThe seventh Disney destination will extend the company's global reach and captivate new audiences in a thriving, dynamic hub The collaboration exemplifies Abu Dhabi’s continued commitment to sustainable growth, positioning travel and tourism as key pillars of a thriving future The Walt Disney Company and Miral, Abu Dhabi's leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, have announced an agreement to create a landmark Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The waterfront resort will be located on Yas Island, a world-class destination for entertainment and leisure, connecting travelers from the Middle East and Africa, India, Asia, Europe, and beyond. This seventh Disney theme park resort will combine Disn...
Read MoreCathay brings a redesigned lounge experience to The Bridge in Hong Kong
The Bridge’s reopening marks the first stage of Cathay Pacific’s wide-ranging lounge enhancement plan at its home hub Cathay Pacific is welcoming customers to The Bridge, its much-loved lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) that officially re-opened its doors to guests today. Occupying a prime intersection at the airline’s home hub, The Bridge has been redesigned with a host of new, unique features as well as familiar favourites to provide customers with an elevated experience before their flights. The reopening of The Bridge marks the first stage in Cathay Pacific’s wider lounge enhancement plan in Hong Kong and beyond. It comes as the airline prepares for the renovation of The Wing, First – which will close on 23 May and reopen in 2026 – followed by The Wing, Business a...
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