EVERY aspect of tourism is scrutinised. Not least by a legion of academics, researchers, journalists, economists, environmentalists and lobbyists, writes Ken Scott. The days of simply bringing in more visitors to create more spending are gone – or should be. Over the last few decades or so a moral imperative has (rightly) forced tourism to be greener, cleaner, more respectful of local culture, more inclusive and more equitable in the distribution of tourism revenues. One of

Khiri Travel’s CEO and founder, Willem Niemeijer, receives the Best DMC Award, 24 September, 2026 Khiri Travel has won the award for Best Destination Management Company (DMC) at the TTG Travel Awards 2026, held 24 September, 2026, in Bangkok. Willem Niemeijer, CEO and founder of Khiri Travel, accepted the award on behalf of staff and management of the 33-year old DMC, which has grown to 20 offices in eight Asian countries. Travel industry readers of TTG Asia and its related

CARDAMOM Tented Camp in Cambodia has announced an artist-in-residence program. Khmer artist Im Pesey (pictured above) will take up residency 21 June to 5 July, 2026, at the nature-first tented camp which is accessible only by river and surrounded by 18,000 hectares of indigenous forest in Botum Sakor national park in the southwest of the country. The camp is in advanced discussion with two other Khmer artists for residencies later in the year. All artists in the program are

The new Visama Explorer Nan in northern Thailand: glamping comfort in a serene off-the-beaten-track location with Lanna hospitality. Visama Explorer Nan tented camp located in a very scenic hill setting in northern Thailand is now open. The new responsible tourism project with a total of eight four-star fully-appointed tents officially opened its doors to its first guests 23 February. The opening followed a grand opening party for travel trade guests 20-22 February. The ne

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