Back to business
Tourism is stirring back to life, and Cambodia Airports has thrown its full weight behind the kingdom’s efforts to regain visitors. Chief commercial officer Stephen King sheds light on the organisation's approach to new markets, airport expansion, marketing plans and the country's rebound
Green, loud and proud
Monaco is perhaps more synonymous with luxurious living than with sustainable living, but the Principality and its tourism leaders are happy to set the record straight by driving attention to its continuous efforts on responsible development. Estelle Antognelli, head of the corporate social responsibility with the Monaco Tourist and Convention Authority, details the destination’s sustainability commitments
Powering up fun in Phuket
Andamanda Phuket's soft-launch on May 21 signals new beginnings for the destination's Kuthu district and an opportunity for Phuket to bring in valuable tourists, shares Proudputh Liptapanlop, executive director of owner Proud Group
Championing the sports tourism movement
Singapore’s intensified development of sports tourism gets strong backing from statutory board Sport Singapore, which recognises the far-reaching benefit of this ambition – it inspires a more active nation, elevates sports-focused professionalism, creates jobs, attracts related business activity, and more, details CEO Lim Teck Yin
Greening of a resort island
Lee Cheh Hsien, divisional director, planning, Sentosa Development Corporation, understands that pushing for carbon neutrality by 2030 for the entire island is a monumental task, but remains confident in the progressive and relentless effort that his partners are displaying
Empower to transform
Pauline Suharno, president of Association of the Indonesian Travel Agents (ASTINDO), who has been elected new President of the Federation of ASEAN Travel Agents (FATA), shares about her views on empowering the association
Certain steps upwards
Cruise demand is growing day by day, and customers are returning with a bigger appetite for immersive experiences over longer duration, observes Eamonn Ferrin, vice president for international business, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
Rebuilding, rethinking travel
Travelport’s chief marketing officer Jennifer Catto shares her thoughts on the digitalisation of the travel industry, post-pandemic opportunities, and the future of travel technology on the sidelines of the company's The Future of Travel Retail Thought Leadership event held recently in Dubai
Time for harvest
IHG did not hit pause when travel was forced to do so in the past two years. The chain enriched its brands portfolio, transformed its loyalty programme, enhanced digital capabilities, reduced the cost base, and more, details Kenneth Macpherson, CEO of Europe, Middle East, Asia & Africa
Magic of stories
Weaving stories into hotel design has allowed American architect, and interior designer, Bill Bensley, to present a unique stay experience for guests that also conveys the history of the place and people