Keeping the passion for local culture alive
Many have hopped on the bandwagon since tour trails were blazed into Hong Kong’s local enclaves. Ling Ho, a pioneer, says she has more to give when it comes to showing off Hong Kong’s authentic side
VR efficiencies
VR technology allows brands to engage travellers, and when harnessed right, can also bring operational efficiencies to the industry
Driving efficiency for tour operators
Mike Than Tun Win is bringing user-friendly technology to smaller hotels and tourism intermediaries, one South-east Asian country at a time.
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....
Ticket to a smoother journey
Learn from the experts, take heed of technology currently shaping the travel landscape and pick up new ideas on how to do business better
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...
Female-led bike tour startup revs up for expansion
Nguyen Thi Huong Lien was in her third year at university and desperate to find ways to practise her English when she hit upon the idea of offering sightseeing tours to make extra money to fund her studies.
Rich Chinese millennials show spending firepower but Asia stands to lose
RICH Chinese millennials have an average household travel spend of 420,000 yuan (US$65,000) per year and are set to go on more trips in...
Making instant connections
Thuan Dao, founder of BedLinker in Vietnam, is on a mission to leave tedious B2B booking processes behind.
Having spent 15 years working in reservation...
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...