An interview with Jocelyn Yee, a specialist in charter flights and tourism with Asia Jet Partners Malaysia
Traveling throughout Asia for nearly 25 years, I have appreciated the diversity of cultures, customs, foods and overall life experiences. This diversity is also evident in the hospitality, leisure and gaming offerings throughout the region.
In casino gaming, there is a significant range of options that include high-end integrated resorts in locations like Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, Macau and Cambodia. These are typically focused on inbound tourists and expats. There also exists a large number of lower-end casinos focused on local populations. Some of these lower-end casinos tend to minimize their visibility to stay off the radar.
Golf had really exploded on the scene from the mid 1990s and onward. Traveling the region, it is common to see scores of golf bags circling the baggage claim upon arrival at an airport. The growth in Asian golf continues to outpace other regions around the world. Growth leaders continue to be in Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar.
Spas and Wellness have been a significant part of the Asian hospitality and tourism sector for a couple of decades. Large hotel and resort groups have branded spas that attract up-scale tourists from around the world. Medical tourism in Asia has been a significant market that continues to expand at a phenomenal rate. It’s a common practice for those needing medical treatment to fly off to locations like Penang, Malaysia for a series of medical treatments.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE BY BILL HEALEY IN THE 2022 SUMMER EDITION OF GAMING & LEISURE MAGAZINE.