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Philippines works to end child sex tourism and exploitation
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DoT) have joined hands with several government agencies to stop sexual violence against women and children, a burgeoning problem...
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Miki Travel expresses appreciation to Philippine travel agents
Miki Travel's Asia Division recently treated its Philippine travel agents to a dinner and dance party, as a show of appreciation to local partners...
TTG Opinion
The art of not planning: Is there a price to spontaneity...
If Google gets any more powerful than it is now, the sheer amount of data the tech goliath has on users can easily influence the way travellers seek out information and plan their trips.
Something to Think About
“The countries that perform well on the index are those that are embracing new models of global citizenship and adapting to, rather than shrinking away from, an increasingly globalised world.”
– said Dominic Volek, managing partner of Henley & Partners Singapore and head of South-east Asia, citing South Korea and the UAE as examples of countries whose passport strength have improved for its citizens as a result of their open-door policies
Newsmaker
Building lasting heritage
Under his leadership, YTL Corporation’s hotels and resorts division has grown beyond its Malaysia base to across Asia and the UK. Executive director of YTL Hotels, Mark Yeoh Seok Kah, tells S Puvaneswary why sustainability and conservation ethos remain a natural fit for the company as the family corporation’s hospitality arm scales up
Travel Technology
SG developer acquires IT group to expand hospitality solutions
Top Global, a lifestyle developer in the region, is expanding its smart solutions business...
Intelligence
Sabre unveils consumer retail trends influencing hospitality
Today's travellers crave flexibility, personalisation and a seamless shopping experience, according to Sabre Corporation's...
Appointments
Amadeus names new heads for retail travel agency team
Amadeus has appointed Champa Magesh as the executive vice president of retail in travel...
Future Gen
Making sustainability work for nature and people
Not only has this Myanmar hotelier introduced a successful greywater treatment system in the Inle Lake, Yin Myo Su has also set up a vocational school to groom local hospitality talent.
