Local experiences pave way to greener pastures
As interest in local heritage experiences grows, so do opportunities for an activity booking platform in Malaysia.
A young chief charged with leading a young brand
At just 31, Roy Liang may have accelerated up the hospitality ladder to become general manager of Singapore’s Oakwood debut, Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore....
From urban planner to tour guru
Tours are not merely a passion project for this former urban planner, who believes he has a business model that answers market needs.
New Korean tour company offers cute ‘oppas’ for hire
Rather than dream of meeting an oppa in South Korea, you can now hire one as your personal tour guide.
Popularised by the K-wave, the term...
Building the Cinnamon brand, one event at a time
The successful debut of the first Broadway theatre production in Sri Lanka, which saw the legendary Sound of Music performed to full houses every...
Navigation app finds its way in travel industry
When Yakov Slushtz lost his way during a hike with his wife, he also discovered the idea for WishTrip, a navigation app powered by...
Calling nominations for PATA Face of the Future
PATA is now accepting submissions for PATA Face of the Future 2018, which recognises exceptional rising stars in the industry in line with the...
PATA picks Maldivian star as Face of the Future
Abdulla Ghiyas, president of the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), has been named the 2018 PATA Face of the Future.
MATATO...
An accessible tourism initiative built on Blind Faith
What was initially borne out of the need to fulfil a one-off request at Hotel Ramada Ajmer has evolved into a scalable and open-source...
An experienced hand at turning shophouses into hotels
Founder and managing director of investment property company 8M Real Estate, Ashish Manchharam, has an affinity with shophouses, having grown up in one and...
