Newsmaker

As Oasia Resort Sentosa marks its fifth anniversary this September, Roy Liang, area general manager and vice president, corporate projects at Far East Hospitality Management, reflects on the brand’s move towards a more flexible, personalised approach to well-being shaped by each property and guest

Jihong An, senior vice president of Sono Hotels & Resorts Asia, discusses the strategic acquisition of Cross Hotels & Resorts, plans to export the brand's integrated travel ecosystem across key Asia-Pacific markets, and how evolving guest mindsets are shaping modern lifestyle hospitality

Joon Aun Ooi, president, Asia-Pacific at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, believes that regional success stems from perfecting the art of hotel franchising, developing essential hardware and software that every traveller values, and keeping an open mind to new ideas that elevate guest experiences and hotel operations

In an interview with TTG Asia, Matt Gebbie, managing director for Pacific Asia at Horwath HTL, discusses the share of Asia-Pacific hotel deals signed outside gateway cities, the steady shift from new builds to conversions, and the move towards upmarket products in secondary cities

As Japan’s inbound growth continues apace, Abhijay Sandilya, managing director of Japan & Micronesia at IHG Hotels & Resorts and CEO of IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan, discusses how the brand aims to capture a greater share of the market with new builds, conversions and partnerships, while localising to embrace the large domestic market

More boutique hotels are entering the market, but Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) maintains a strict selection process that prioritises quality and ensures new additions help spread tourism to emerging and lesser-known destinations, says Mark Wong, senior vice president, Asia-Pacific

Following another year of strong growth for Cairns Crocodiles, Misfits Media co-founder Dan Uglow discusses how a pandemic-inspired idea has evolved into one of Asia-Pacific's fastest-growing creative festivals, why Cairns has become the ideal host destination, and how unforgettable experiences are helping attract visitors from across the region.

Capella Hotel Group’s new president, Roland Fasel, believes luxury hospitality shines when hotels act as custodians of the destination and anticipate every guest’s unspoken needs

Tourism Australia managing director Robin Mack discusses AI, Asia's growing influence and how the destination is positioning itself for the decade ahead

Visa Asia Pacific chief marketing officer Danielle Jin discusses how AI, digital payments and changing traveller behaviour are reshaping the travel journey, and what destinations and travel businesses need to do to stay ahead