Next phase of growth
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
Australia’s next chapter
Tourism Australia managing director Robin Mack discusses AI, Asia's growing influence and how the destination is positioning itself for the decade ahead
Where travel meets technology
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
Thailand’s longevity ambition
As Thailand advances its Life Economy strategy, Polakit Teekakirikul, CEO of VitalLife, discusses the growing role of science-backed wellness, longevity programmes and partnerships in shaping the country’s tourism offering
Where Ayurveda meets science
Following an investment of more than US$100 million, tulåh opened in Kozhikode, Kerala, earlier this year – founder and chairman of Tulah Clinical Wellness and KEF Holdings, Faizal Kottikollon, discusses the retreat’s approach to Ayurveda, ambitions to position Kerala as a global wellness destination, and demand from both Indian and international travellers
Tourism’s role beyond politics
With the Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) taking place from June 16 to 18, Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) executive director Suvimol Thanasarakij discusses the importance of the event, addresses industry concerns, and outlines the event’s key objectives and expected outcomes
Rakuten Travel Xchange eyes global expansion
Newly appointed Rakuten Travel Xchange (RTX) CEO James Park outlines plans to accelerate international growth, deepen direct hotel partnerships across Asia-Pacific and beyond, and use AI to improve connectivity, content and booking experiences
Zipair charts expansion through turbulence
Zipair’s new CEO, Fukada Yasuhiro, outlines plans to double the airline’s fleet, expand longhaul routes and deepen technology adoption, even as soaring fuel costs and geopolitical uncertainty weigh on the low-cost aviation sector
Fuel shocks reshape airline economics
John Mowry, managing director, Alton Aviation Consultancy (New York), examines how rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions are reshaping airline viability, investor confidence and industry dynamics
Moving up the funnel
In an interview with TTG Asia, Agoda CEO Omri Morgenshtern discusses AI commerce, moving up the booking funnel, and changing roles in travel operations
