It’s for the kids
Nothing motivates more than building a legacy for the kids, which is why Outrigger Enterprises Group is buying resorts globally and creating a space for itself. President and CEO David Carey talks to Raini Hamdi
Adapting to the demands of post-pandemic tourism in Thailand
As co-founder of Bangkok-based tour operator and DMC, Smiling Albino, Daniel Fraser provides insight on how to survive the changing currents of the industry post-lockdown and stay successful in Thailand
Hard truths in going green
A leader in sustainability expertise, boutique consulting firm Greenview advises organisations and companies in the tourism and hospitality sector. Founder and CEO Eric Ricaurte speaks about hard-to-swallow pills for the industry
Conscious and persistent
Recent challenges have only made Marriott International far more aware of the need to advance sustainability and drive social impact, and the company is ever more resolute in its commitment to serving the world, says Rajeev Menon, president for Asia Pacific (excluding China)
Keeping the love alive
The pandemic has presented a tough blow to Japan’s onsen – natural hot springs – which were already challenged by declining guest numbers. Yutaka Seki, the 56-year-old executive director of the Japan Hot Springs Association, has set himself the task of reversing the sector's fortunes
Out of the wraps
Veteran hotelier Edmond Ip arguably created the wave of contemporary China brands and is back to take his Zitan out of the wraps. Raini Hamdi talks to the vice chairman of Artyzen Hospitality Group.
Community first, travel second
What started as a means to offer advice to solo female travellers has since transformed into a 180,000-member community as well as a registered agency organising small women-only tours. Even with the accelerated progress of the group, Solo Female Travelers' co-founder Mar Pages never lost sight of its primary goal – to empower women through travel
Fast-paced recovery
Thapanee Kiatphaibool, who takes over as governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), is confident of hitting the country’s 2023 tourism targets within the next two months – she explains why and what’s planned for 2024
Top of the world
Worldhotels’ EVP Asia-Pacific Roland Jegge talks to Raini Hamdi about changes in the independent hotels market as he marks 20 years of heading Worldhotels...
Sailing into recovery
While international cruises has yet to resume in Asia, recent positive developments coupled with cruising’s buoyant growth in the region pre-pandemic point towards a bright future for cruising, says Kelly Craighead, global president and CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
