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MARCH 2015
A WORLD OF
SPECIAL INTERESTS
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TALKING POINT
Reflections on
the way to
Middle Earth
2
GAME CHANGERS
23
From wild dogs in
India to momos
with a queen
TECHNOLOGY
6
Year of smart
phones and tablets
BROUGHT TO
YOU BY:
In the old days, "special interest" travel was seen as a
niche segment – good for bird-watchers and the odd
salmon catcher. Today, special interest has gone
mainstream. It is one of the fastest growing segments
as travellers become more sophisticated in their
aspirations and demanding in their needs.
COVER STORY
8
A World of
Special Interests
P4 VOICES: In praise of bricks and mortar P3 ATF: Monkeys, Mekong and Myanmar P8 COVER STORY: There's a lot to
like about Local Alike P12 DESTINATION: Thailand P16 PRODUCT: Sun, sea and sand P19 HOSPITALITY: Doing things
differently pays off for Taipei Inn P20 CRUISE: Straits Riviera: Malaysia's Cruise Playground of the East?
P23 UNDER MY SKIN: Robin Yap
