Louder voices for aviation issues that matter
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) is reaching out and covering more parts of the region. Subhas Menon, its director general, explains what this means for the association’s priorities
All for fun and tourism
The AIA Carnival, now in its 10th year, has become one of Hong Kong’s most popular winter festivals among locals and visitors. Randy Bloom, chief executive officer of Great Entertainment Group (GEG), which produces the event with insurance company AIA, talks about the event’s contribution to Hong Kong’s tourism industry
Another big step forward
Marriott International came off a record year of signings in 2023 and straight into another superb year in 2024 that saw it score its largest ever number of deals and rooms. Shawn Hill, chief development officer, APEC, fleshes out the company’s accomplishment and hints at another confident year ahead
Revenue not to be missed
New research has found that travel agencies are missing out on significant revenue opportunities by not prioritising hotel bookings alongside flight reservations. Chinmai Sharma, global head, lodging, ground & sea for Sabre Travel Solutions, says the key barrier is not content availability, but a mindset change
Malaysia in the limelight
Tourism Malaysia’s director general Manoharan Periasamy outlines the organisation’s vision to boost international arrivals while promoting sustainable tourism
Leading the way
Miki Travel has been a trusted operator for group tours to Europe for years, and to stay ahead of the curve, managing director and CEO Ray Lau reveals the company’s expansion into the emerging global bed bank market with the launch of Miki Travel Online
Orchestrating an expansion
The global community of luxury travel advisors and specialist suppliers has started its march into Asia. Virtuoso CEO Matthew Upchurch details his plans for the company in this region and discusses what makes a great travel advisor and the travel trends to watch
The new house that Quincy built
Far East Hospitality has just launched a new product for extended stay customers, a segment that is fast evolving and creating new opportunities for the company to compete in the lodging space, shares CEO Arthur Kiong
Asia-Pacific in the limelight
Asia Pacific Amplified is the theme for the Further East luxury travel mart taking place in Bali this November. Serge Dive, CEO of show owner This is Beyond, discusses the travel trends that point to the rising power of Asia-Pacific destinations
Keeping up with the times
With China making a comeback after lifting pandemic restrictions, Gary Rosen, CEO of Accor Greater China, discusses the growth prospects in the country and challenges that arise
