Expert Opinions

Traveloka’s CEO of transport, Iko Putera, shares the importance of driving the shift towards sustainable transportation

Crimtan’s commercial director JAPAC, Joshua Wilson, shares how travel brands can step up their game to meet consumer demands and expectations while optimising their ad spend

JLL Asia Pacific’s head of advisory & asset management, Xander Nijnens, shares how consumer-branded residential projects are gaining popularity, among other trends in today’s luxury living sector

Todd Handcock, president, Asia Pacific, Collinson shares about the shift in traveller expectations on travel experiences, and how the industry needs to evolve along with them

Wolfgang Georg Arlt, founder and CEO of China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI), shares his views on the development of the country's wanderlust since 2004 and what to expect when China reopens its borders

With NFTs are rising in popularity, Fred Bean, CEO and founder of HotelPORT shares his thoughts on the pros and cons of this new technology and its future

Yvonne Szeto, vice president, commercial APAC, Worldpay from FIS explores how the future of travel payment strategies might be shaped for the post-Covid travel industry

A 2021 survey by Dettol showed that 77 per cent of respondents are concerned about flying. As international borders reopen, upholding strict hygiene protocols in airports and airlines, and enhancing personal hygiene are essential, says Sumeet Vohra, president, Southeast Asia, Japan, and South Korea, Reckitt

Michael Dykes, vice president, Asia Pacific, market management, Expedia Group highlights the importance of meeting travellers’ needs and shares ways on improving guests experiences at hotels

Caesar Indra, president of Traveloka, shares how travel has evolved due to the pandemic, and the important role that superapps now play in this world of digitalisation