Gary Bowerman on Malaysia’s Readiness To Accommodate Digital Nomads?

Malaysia’s Digital Nomad Moment: Insights from Gary Bowerman on BFM 89.9 On a recent episode of BFM 89.9’s “Enterprise Explorers,” host Richard Bradbury interviewed Gary Bowerman, Co-Founder of High-Yield Tourism. They discussed a transformative trend in global mobility and local economies: the rise of the digital nomad and its implications for Malaysia’s future. The conversation […]

The Danger of Superficial Data in Tourism Decision-Making

The Danger of Superficial Data in Tourism Decision-Making In the fast-paced world of tourism strategy, data is crucial. Policymakers, destination marketers, and investors often rely heavily on statistics to guide their decisions. But what if the data they are using is misleading or misunderstood? At High-Yield Tourism, we believe that it’s not just about having […]

Rethinking Digital Nomadism

Rethinking Digital Nomadism Digital nomadism is emerging as a significant and influential segment within global tourism. These location-independent professionals blend work and travel, often staying in destinations for weeks or months rather than just days. Their presence is prompting destinations to rethink traditional tourism models, focusing on long-term infrastructure, community integration, and supportive policies that […]

Beyond the Numbers: Rethinking Thailand’s Approach to Tourism

Beyond the Numbers: Rethinking Thailand’s Approach to Tourism Thailand’s tourism industry is at a crucial juncture. Although international arrivals have rebounded strongly since the pandemic, they have declined compared to the figures from last year. The significant decrease in Chinese tourists, formerly the country’s largest source market, has raised concerns. Visitor numbers from China in […]

Gary Bowerman @ Halal in Travel Global Summit 2025

Unlocking High-Yield Potential: Muslim Travelers as a Premium Market at HIT Global Summit 2025 To find out how High-Yield Tourism can support you, understand high-yield travel segments and trends. At the Halal in Travel Global Summit 2025 in Singapore, High-Yield Tourism led an important discussion on one of the most significant yet often overlooked growth […]

Diversifying Asia’s Tourism Future: Insights from the Skift Asia Forum

Diversifying Asia’s Tourism Future: Insights from the Skift Asia Forum At the recent Skift Asia Forum in Bangkok, the panel “Diversifying Asia’s Tourism Future” brought together leading voices to examine the shifts redefining travel across the Asia-Pacific region. The panel featured Fazal Bahardeen (CEO, CrescentRating & HalalTrip), Hannah Pearson (Founder, Pear Anderson), and Gary Bowerman […]

Tourism Today: A Landscape in Flux

Tourism Today: A Landscape in Flux Recent years have dramatically changed the tourism ecosystem. Following COVID-19, volatile travel patterns have emerged, driven by several key factors: Changing Consumer Preferences: Travelers now seek personalized, meaningful, sustainable, or “Instagrammable” experiences. Digital Revolution & AI: From AI-powered virtual trip planning to chatbots that feel like local friends, technology […]

Unlocking APAC’s High-Yield Tourism Potential: Insights from Arabian Travel Market Panel Featuring Gary Bowerman

Unlocking APAC’s High-Yield Tourism Potential: Insights from Arabian Travel Market Panel Featuring Gary Bowerman The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse for high-yield tourism, with international travel expenditure forecast to reach an impressive US$2.5 trillion and domestic travel expected to top US$4.3 trillion by 2029, according to Euromonitor International. Outbound travel is […]

Can a Unified ASEAN Visa Unlock High-Yield Regional Tourism?

Can a Unified ASEAN Visa Unlock High-Yield Regional Tourism? Inspired by reporting by Gary Bowerman via Asia Media Centre As Southeast Asia accelerates its tourism recovery, a longstanding proposal is gaining fresh momentum: the introduction of a unified ASEAN tourism visa. The idea, similar to Europe’s Schengen Zone, would allow travelers to explore multiple Southeast […]

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