One of the less mainstream online newspapers carried a scathing attack on Sabah Tourism Board today. You can read the article here The paper carried extensive comments from a local activist who slammed the State government for recording what he called a ‘paltry’ 1.1% growth in arrivals for 2012 and blames this growth on a … Continue reading »
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Some good news for Toyota
Japanese automotive brand Toyota, has had a tough couple of years. Natural disasters in Japan and Thailand caused parts shortages that curtailed vehicle production. The company gained and then lost the crown of top selling car brand in the world. But one of the company’s many brands has managed to bring a smile to the … Continue reading »
The top 1,000 brands in Asia – so what!
Following the completion of a research project carried out in conjunction with TNS, the Asia Pacific edition of the globally respected marketing magazine, Campaign Asia has named Sony as the top brand in Asia. According to the study the top 4 positions all went to power house North Asian brands – Sony retained its position … Continue reading »
Destination branding requires innovation and integration
About 300 kilometers south of Bangkok on the gulf of Thailand, lies Hua Hin once a quaint fishing village that was transformed in the reign of King Rama VI when it became a stop on the Southern Railroad route. In the reign of King Rama VII a Summer Palace was constructed for the royal family. … Continue reading »
