Dream come true
His role is as large as a ship: making Asia’s first luxury cruise line a dream come true. Thatcher Brown, president of Genting Hong...
Leading in stormy seas
Former airline executive Dane Cheng has his leadership skills put to the test, as he steps into the role of Hong Kong Tourism Board’s executive director just as the city is plagued by civil unrest and on the cusp of a global tourism meltdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Levelling up the experience
Altered traveller expectations are impacting airport services, notes Plaza Premium Group’s deputy CEO, Ali Bora İşbulan, who has orchestrated a strong focus on innovation to create a seamless and integrated passenger journey
Forward as one
ASEAN has achieved much to advance the region’s travel and tourism industry, but more can be done to market South-east Asia as a single destination, opines Eddy Soemawilaga, president of ASEAN Tourism Association
Pushing for change
Fazal Bahardeen, the founder & CEO of pioneering halal travel consultancy CrescentRating, is on a mission to raise awareness around halal tourism among industry stakeholders. He tells Karen Yue that the world is a more welcoming place today for Muslim travellers but several travel pain points still remain.
International Women’s Day: Saluting Tourism’s Leading Ladies – Sophear Mom Sreat,...
The fight for gender equality is for everyone, and necessary for economies and communities to thrive. With this in mind, International Women’s Day 2020...
Sustainability from an early adopter perspective
An early adopter of sustainability, Banyan Tree Holdings’ executive chairman Ho Kwon Ping sits down with Yixin Ng and shares how visionary thinking continues to shape the company's evolution.
Support from an old hand
Expectations are high for Myanmar’s minister of hotels and tourism Ohn Maung, whose decades of practical experience as a hotelier and tour operator dates...
Time for harvest
IHG did not hit pause when travel was forced to do so in the past two years. The chain enriched its brands portfolio, transformed its loyalty programme, enhanced digital capabilities, reduced the cost base, and more, details Kenneth Macpherson, CEO of Europe, Middle East, Asia & Africa
Well and good
Luxury travel appetite, which may well withstand geopolitical pains, is evolving towards a taste for all-rounded wellness experiences, opines Alison Gilmore, portfolio director – ILTM events with RX Global
