Ep 158: The Top 10 Travel & Tourism Talking Points in South East Asia in 2022
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15 Dec 2022 • 36m15sSo, here it is… our end of year review show. And what a year it’s been. As we celebrate the 3rd anniversary of The South East Asia Travel Show, it’s a pleasure to look ahead to a New Year with “cautious optimism.”
Rounding out 2022, Gary and Hannah select 10 top talking points that define the rollercoaster ride over the past 12 months. En route, we journey to Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia, plus India, China, Japan and 27 EU nations.
We discuss new airlines, a major airline investment, sky-high hotel rates, the return of MICE, a media furore about Indonesia’s new Criminal Code and much more.
Plus, we remember some of the Covid-era aspects of daily life that disappeared from view as 2022 progressed.
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