Millennial tour operator wants to veer travellers off the beaten path
Unlike traditional tour operators, Beyond Expeditions founder Scott Tay is shunning typical holiday itineraries in favour of less-traversed sites and experiences.
Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project puts sustainability at heart of operations
Myanmar-based social enterprise Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project is aiming to rekindle age-old relationships between fishermen and dolphins while adding to Mandalay’s attractions.
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Singaporean tour operator grooms young talent to drive industry innovation
With a team comprising some of Singapore’s youngest tour guides, Monster Day Tours is on a mission to pump passion and innovation back into the business of tours.
Malaysian Gen Zer’s glamping venture takes root in Sabah
Enamoured with the glamping concept, one Gen Z entrepreneur abandoned her studies in Australia to start a glamping venture in her hometown.
Tours that bind
Amornched Jinda-apiraksa, CEO and co-founder of TakeMeTour, proves that a tour outfit based on the sharing economy can become a thriving business in an age of immersive travel.
Hong Kong vintage tram gets on creative track
A vintage tram takes a new life as a roving arts and social venue, thanks to a collaboration of local expertise.
Making sustainability work for nature and people
Not only has this Myanmar hotelier introduced a successful greywater treatment system in the Inle Lake, Yin Myo Su has also set up a vocational school to groom local hospitality talent.
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.
Building bridges in Indonesia’s hospitality workforce
A platform wants to be the Go-Jek of Indonesia’s hospitality workforce, matching hotel jobs with workers seeking them.
Pedalling for change, one tour at a time
“Tourism has the potential to change (communities),” said Samnang Nuonsinoeun. And tourism is precisely the tool the 17-year-old Cambodian and his fellow Liger Leadership...
