How intelligence can fuel Singapore’s next tourism boost
Edmund Ong, general manager, Trip.com Singapore, explains how data and AI can help Singapore attract higher-value travellers, support tourism businesses and manage visitor growth
Power and potential of Asia-Pacific’s cultural calendar
Asia-Pacific’s cultural calendar provides many opportunities for economic growth, so why are industry players not utilising its full potential, ponders Stan Lee, business director of Verve The Live Agency
How would an AI-powered journey really look and feel?
From inspiration to unexpected delays, François-Xavier Kobilinsky, senior vice president, airlines, Amadeus APAC, highlights how AI orchestration is transforming the travel experience across Asia-Pacific
Are aggregators hijacking the neighbourhood storyteller?
Tour aggregators may help local storytellers with visibility, but Thiam Wei Toh, founder of Indie Singapore Tours, warns that guides run the risk of earnings shock, erasure of brand identity, and loss of customer data
The longevity traveller: Travel’s hidden growth engine
Ramakrishnan CN, co-founder and CPO of Greytt.ai, examines how the travel industry is failing to convert the fast-growing longevity traveller segment, and why aligning with behaviour-driven priorities – rather than traditional booking metrics – could unlock significant gains
