From tourist spot to green plot
Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, co-founder and president of the Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation, delves into the interplay between thriving tourism and environmental stewardship in Phuket
Hyatt reaches higher
Known for its top-end properties, Hyatt is giving just as much attention to expanding its select service properties around tertiary cities. It is also poised to take its luxurious all-inclusive products into Asia-Pacific, shares Jim Chu, executive vice president of global franchising and development
Digitalising with a personal touch
As Diethelm Travel rebrands to DTH Travel, CEO Stephan Roemer, who owns it together with equal partners Thomas Maurer and Gonpo Tsering, details his vision leading to the renaissance of the enduring DMC
Everything at once
Pan Pacific Hotels Group barely has time to sit still – its portfolio is expanding quickly, its brands are being transformed to the next level, and a major research is underway to evolve its operations for the better, shares CEO Choe Peng Sum
Indian outbound on a roll
Rajeev Kale, president & country head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook India says that Indian outbound tourism demand has surpassed pre-pandemic levels and is set to grow even more once air connectivity and visa processes improve
New head in town
PATA’s new CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid plans to bring stability to the organisation and enhance the travel experience through technology adoption
The art of selling Sarawak
Yusfida Khalid, acting CEO, Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), explains the strategies and initiatives employed by the board to revitalise tourism in the state and discusses how the board has navigated the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic and outlines its plans for the future
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
A taste for talent
Being on the Best Workplaces in Asia list for seven straight years is something worth bragging about, especially since it is an accomplishment that has taken more than a century to earn, says Hilton’s vice president for human resources – Asia-Pacific, Patsy Ng
Hospitality from the heart
Standing strong as a beacon of familial values and international ambition in the vast sea of hospitality groups, Amora Group’s new group owner and executive director Earp Siriphatrawan highlights the unique blend of heartfelt legacy and strategic foresight
