By Matt CowanChief Editor The Bureau Asia Long-running English travel and entertainment magazine Time Out recently released a list of the coolest neighbourhoods on the planet, and this year, Saigon’s expat enclave of Thao Dien came in at number 16 out of 38 ahead of neighbourhoods in London, New York, Paris and LA among others….
The world’s full of places to go and people to meet, and travelling solo gives you the freedom to explore it all at your own pace. But whether you’re a serious planner or you prefer to go with the flow, knowing where to begin your trip is the starting point of a great adventure. We’ve…
The 3rd World Sports Tourism Congress will take place in Madrid from November 28-29, 2024, bringing together global stakeholders to explore the economic, social, and environmental impact of sports tourism. Organized by UN Tourism and the Government of the Region of Madrid, the event will focus on the theme “Tourism and Sport Creating a Lasting…
What are the different types of hotel rooms? Types of hotel rooms are the classification of rooms offered at a hotel. By giving hotel rooms a ‘type’, properties help guests understand exactly what they’re booking when planning their stay. Hotel room types vary by size, number and type of beds, amenities, what you can do…
The power of reviews in shaping a hotel’s success has never been stronger. Travelers today are more discerning, more vocal, and more influenced by peer feedback than ever before. A single review can sway potential guests, impact your revenue, and even redefine your brand’s reputation. While guest feedback has always been important, 2025 is set…
Brexit’s Impact on UK Tourism: Current Effects and Future Predictions – Image Credit Unsplash ‘The UK is likely to lose competitive share both within Europe and globally,’ says VisitBritain Brexit decisions, including the ban on EU citizens using identity cards for UK travel, have decreased tourism spending compared to pre-Covid, pre-Brexit numbers. VisitBritain forecasts a…
Makeready announced the appointments of Edita Matic as vice president of revenue and digital strategy and Dan Paradiso as vice president of commercial strategy. The appointments follow the addition of Eric Gavin as president. Edwardian Hotels London announced the appointment of Declan Lott as vice president of sales of North America. Lott previously worked at…
Houston TX, January 15, 2025 — Hotels that allow Online Travel Agents (OTAs) to undercut their rates pay nearly 50% more for PPC leads, new research has revealed. Analysis of 27million Cost per Click (CPC) impressions shows hotels are forced to pay an average of 47% more per click than if they offered the lowest…
Matt chats about his recent health check experience, how liveable (or not) Vietnam is & Indian tourists Walter Mason Destination Saigon Amazon & Interview Doru’s Instagram Dai Nam Race Track Website Raffles Medical Website Grab App Website Jackaroo Bar Facebook InterNations Survey Results Website My video on Vietnam’s twist on Indian curry YouTube List of Hindu Temples in District 1 Sri Thendayuthapani Temple 66 Đ….
Ropa Usada, Hongdae Back in Hongdae, you’ll find Ropa Usada a veritable treasure trove of vintage fashions. With everything from shoes to tees, grunge staples to accessories, you’ll find a lot packed into a tiny space here – it’s nowhere near the size of fellow hotspots like Vin Prime, but it makes up for it…
