TakeMeTour takes Thai farms online to ride out tourism downturn
Peer-to-peer online activity marketplace TakeMeTour has established an online retail platform to help Thai farmers and gardeners, once dependent on tourist dollars, to better...
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.
Budding agency shoots for the stars
Stumbling upon a specialisation was just the start of this young Maldivian tour operator. Building its reputation as a production coordinator for commercial shoots came next.
Taking tours online
When tourism activities in Malaysia came to a standstill during the almost-three-month-long movement control order period from March 18, imposed to stem the spread...
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...
As room demand weakens, new hotel revenue sources awaken
For almost two decades since 2002, Singapore-based Global Hospitality Solutions (GHS) has established a profitable business in helping hotel partners be present in the...
Tours with a local touch
Featuring 27 experiences led by local guides selected for their knowledge and passion, B2C platform Buddyz.co seeks to bring us closer to hidden gems in Asia.
Days between booking flight and travel day
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From tourist to food tour boss
Whether it’s offering durians or ‘chopeing’ seats in hawker centres, Wok ‘n’ Stroll’s founder and CEO Karni Tomer, a finalist in Best Customer Service for Tourist Guiding in Singapore Tourism Awards 2018, tells Pamela Chow how she leaves a lasting impression on clients
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.