Yearly Archives: 2018
Mario Hardy’s musings on Kazakhstan
Ahead of the PATA Travel Mart in Kazakhstan, Mario Hardy, the association's CEO, finds himself back in the capital city of the former Soviet republic, where he discovers an intriguing blend of modernity and remnants from the past, a museum he calls the most fascinating site he has visited in a long while, and more.
JTB’s Billy Kurosawa moving to Japan inbound role
After nearly three years in Singapore as JTB’s president & CEO, Asia Pacific, Shinya Billy Kurosawa is returning to Japan to head the corporation’s...
Where is sustainability in travel & tourism headed?
What is sustainable tourism? How sustainable is travel and tourism? I’m asked these questions constantly in my leadership role at Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). To the first, our view at GSTC is that “sustainability is a journey”, requiring constant improvement and reflecting dynamic conditions, an imperative to continually strive toward greater sustainability and not a set end point.
One Piece fans gather at Sentosa for AR escape game
Sentosa is set to receive regional attention from fans of popular Japanese animated series One Piece, as it welcomes an exhibition and an augmented...
GM named for world’s first voco hotel
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed Brenden van Blerk as general manager of voco Gold Coast, the world's first voco property.
The veteran has been...
Quanzhou, Angeles City, Kuantan heating up for Singaporean travellers
Smaller cities are fast rising as hot picks among Singaporean travellers, based on Expedia's flight data.
Singaporeans are revving to explore the roads less travelled,...
Anantara to kick off annual fundraiser for elephants
Formerly a sponsor of the recently discontinued King's Cup Elephant Polo in Thailand, Anantara Hotels and Resorts is now getting involved in elephant-centred activities in a...
Hong Kong Disneyland to have new MD
Stephanie Young has been named managing director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) effective February 1, 2019, replacing Samuel Lau who will return to Orlando for a role with Walt Disney World.
Genting Cruise Lines celebrates silver anniversary
Genting Cruise Lines celebrated its silver anniversary on board Genting Dream in Singapore on December 14, commemorating 25 years since the first sailing of...
World’s first Orient Express Hotel to pull into Bangkok
Bangkok’s growing luxury hotel scene will welcome a new brand when the world’s first Orient Express hotel opens in the King Power Mahanakhon Building...
