Newsmaker

Kim Jong-Hoon, acting executive vice president of the international tourism division at the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), outlines the organisation’s strategic direction, priority markets, and how it is using Korea’s cultural and natural assets to boost inbound tourism

Carina Chorengel, senior vice president commercial Asia Pacific at Hyatt, reflects on the brand’s evolution and future, following in the footsteps of her father, former Hyatt leader Bernd Chorengel

Tourism New Zealand has been busy in Asian traveller markets, inspiring visitation among consumers with innovative destination campaigns and inking trade partnerships to convert interest into bookings, shares Gregg Wafelbakker, general manager Asia

With India’s hospitality sector set for significant growth, Nikhil Sharma, managing director and chief operating officer, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group, discusses the group’s expansion plans, the rise of spiritual and offbeat tourism, and the evolving dynamics of competition in the Indian market

StarCruises and Dream Cruises president Michael Goh emphasises the company’s commitment to innovating itineraries and onboard offerings from new homeports to attract diverse travellers and strengthen its global presence. He speaks to S Puvaneswary

Celebrating 60 years, Chan Brothers’ executive director Chan Guat Cheng reflects on the agency's journey, outlines family succession, and details future strategies focusing on technology, emerging destinations, and deeper personalisation to ensure continued growth

Anoma Hospitality Group, with dhp Toshi Kaihatsu and Marriott International’s The Luxury Collection, will open the San’in region’s first five-star resort in 2028 near the Tottori Sand Dunes. CEO Allan Takahashi shares how he’s promoting both the hotel and Tottori to boost their appeal to domestic and international travellers

Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR) is steadily advancing to become the Philippines' largest industry player, with a portfolio of six home-grown brands and four international brands across 30 hotels, offering a total of 5,000 keys. Barun Jolly, senior vice president and business unit general manager, leads the company’s growth and shares its future plans.

The Indonesian Travel Agents Association (ASTINDO) celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. As president Pauline Suharno looks back on the association’s key achievements, she shares with Mimi Hudoyo how it has been supporting the growth of local members, and its future plans

After almost three decades in operation, Cebu Pacific has become an LCC that contributes significantly to the Philippines’ travel and tourism industry. It closed 2024 with 60 per cent of the domestic market share in its hands, along with a network of 37 domestic and 26 international routes as well as a high ESG rating under its belt. CEO Mike Szucs recounts the airline’s growth and shares forward plans as well as sustainability considerations