Malaysia Airlines increases flight frequencies

April 8, 2022

With Malaysia’s borders reopened, national carrier Malaysia Airlines has taken the opportunity to gradually increase its frequencies and network, aiming to achieve around 70 per cent of its pre-pandemic capacity by end of this year.

In an email response, the airline said it was planning to increase capacity by an additional 25 per cent on top of a 20 per cent projection made much earlier, in light of the Malaysia’s borders having reopened on April 1.

With borders reopened, Malaysia Airlines has increased flight frequencies

The focus this year is on rebuilding the airline’s domestic network and increase frequencies to key international markets, as it expects an influx of foreign leisure travellers who are looking forward to “connection travel”, which is to reunite with their families and loved ones.

The airline is currently seeing higher demand from India on its signature route, as well as from the UK and Australia into Malaysia. It recently increased frequencies on its flagship Kuala Lumpur–London route to 11 times weekly and will return to double daily services from July 1.

The carrier has also reinstated scheduled services to big cities in India, namely New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad after close to 24 months of suspension due to border closures between Malaysia and India. The airline now operates 25 weekly flights to and from India.

Coinciding with the borders reopening on April 1, Malaysia Airlines increased its capacity on the Kuala Lumpur–Bangkok route from four times weekly to seven, as well as on the Kuala Lumpur–Phuket route from weekly flights to thrice weekly.

Also since April 1, Malaysia Airlines has expanded its Bali services to twice weekly.

Frequencies on the Kuala Lumpur–Sydney route has been increased from four to seven times weekly, and on the Kuala Lumpur–Perth route to five times weekly, from four, following steady demand for travels from the Australasia region.

On the domestic front, load factors from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi, Johor, Sabah and Sarawak has been described as “very encouraging”.

The airline has upped its weekly capacity from Kuala Lumpur to the eastern states of Sabah and Sarawak from 45 to 70 times weekly last November, just two weeks after the government allowed the resumption of interstate travel.

Ovolo promotes Dave Baswal to CEO

By TTG Asia

April 8, 2022

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TravMedia_Asia_1505523_Ovolo_photo_-_Girish_Jhunjhnuwala_and_Dave_Baswal_640 — From left: Girish Jhunjhnuwala and Dave Baswal

Ovolo has promoted Dave Baswal to CEO, allowing founder and executive chairman Girish Jhunjhnuwala to focus on branding, development, and strategic growth of the business.

From left: Girish Jhunjhnuwala and Dave Baswal

A National Board Advisory Member of Tourism Accommodation Australia and a former executive at Mantra Group, Baswal brings two decades of hospitality, finance and real estate management experience to the role.

The appointment comes as Ovolo prepares for the next phase of its evolution, with plans to expand into new markets as the hospitality industry recovers from the impacts of the pandemic.

Accor, Traveloka join forces to expand global distribution

By TTG Asia

April 8, 2022

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A partnership between Accor and Traveloka will grant travellers access to Accor properties in 13 countries on the latter’s platform, with reach expected to grow as the South-east Asian lifestyle superapp develops its international business into Europe.

Through marketing initiatives such as In-app Exposure, Traveloka LIVE and social media collaborations, the partnership will help drive travel recovery across South-east Asia.

From left: Traveloka’s Alfan Hendro and Accor’s Garth Simmons

Travellers will be able to book a wide selection of Accor hotels and access real-time availability, competitive offers, dedicated mobile rates as well as ease of payment for any transactions completed on the app.

Kerry Healy, chief commercial officer, Accor South-east Asia, Japan & South Korea, said that with international travel “resuming at an incredible pace this year”, this was the “perfect time” to launch Accor’s distribution partnership with Traveloka.

Healy regards Traveloka as a “key distributor and partner to support our growing pace across Indonesia and drive outbound travellers to other markets in South-east Asia and beyond”.

“This partnership will allow us to increase the value proposition for our guests across the region, allowing great booking options and flexibility for avid travellers. We believe Traveloka is our ideal partner to strengthen our visibility on the Indonesian market thanks to our complementary expertise in lifestyle and travel,” she added.

The Traveloka app has more than 100 million downloads and over 40 million monthly active users in the South-east Asia region as of January 2022.

Accor’s network in South-east Asia is set to surpass 500 properties by 2024.

Alfan Hendro, COO of Traveloka, said: “Our strategic partnership with Accor will continue to cement Traveloka’s commitment in providing the best, seamless travel experience for our customers and accelerate stronger business growth in South-east Asia. As a lifestyle superapp, we are revolutionising lifestyle services for millions of consumers, redefining how they live, play, and discovering new adventures in their very own backyards and across the world.”

A Portrait Of Bourdain: Celebrating His Life And Legacy

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April 8, 2022

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The late Anthony Bourdain (Photo credit: Russel Wong)

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The secret is out! The late Anthony Bourdain’s Bob Kramer custom steel and meteorite chef knife, which sold for over US$231,250 in a 2019 auction of his personal belongings, has been revealed to have been acquired by The English House by Marco Pierre White in Singapore.

For some time, no one knew the identity of the lucky buyer. But here I was at the restaurant, fortunate enough to be peering closely at the renowned bladesmith’s bespoke culinary tool.

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During a recent media preview to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Bourdain, I was one of the first few to lay eyes on the exquisite collection of art and personal possessions of the celebrated chef, unveiled at The English House.

For the very first time in Singapore, the beloved collection is now available for public viewing exclusively at the legendary British chef-restaurateur’s establishment.

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Displayed lovingly across the antiquated interiors of The English House, diners can discover Bourdain’s trove of cherished personal mementos, art and cultural artefacts collected during his exciting travels around the globe.

Apart from the Bob Kramer creation, the 150-seater restaurant is also home to other gems such as a chrome duck press the late chef became enamoured of during the Paris episode of The Layover; a French silvered bronze Michelin Man sculpture; a bronze skull and antler sculpture from long-time friend, White; an African carved wood and metal ritual power figure, Nkisi Nkondi, from the Portuguese colonial era which was gifted by a Mbole tribal chief; a pig chef sculpture; and intriguing works by contemporary artists Ralph Steadman and Brad Phillips.

Each item curated in the collection held special significance for Bourdain, either as gifts from friends or cherished buys picked up during his travels, creating and inspiring many on television.

Said The English House’s spokesperson, Chef Gabriel Fratini: “Anthony Bourdain was a renegade in the culinary, travel and entertainment worlds, and his experiences led him to amass a truly impressive collection of art – one that represents his eclectic taste, appreciation for discovery and, most notably, other cultures.”

I was most fascinated by the darkly hilarious works of English illustrator Ralph Steadman, especially the gritty silkscreen piece, Rats in the Kitchen, inscribed to Bourdain.

Deeply insightful with a mischievous dash of dark wit, the morbid depictions of an alcoholic cook and a dissected rat underline its droll commentary on kitchen life reflected by the themes Bourdain explored in Kitchen Confidential, his best-selling memoir.

Besides, I was also in for another delightful treat at the event, being seated at the same table as celebrity photographer, Russel Wong.

Over lunch, Wong shared engaging work tales of his collaborations with Bourdain when he was in Singapore – Wong once deployed a kitchen distributor venue in Bukit Merah as the set for Bourdain’s publicity shots for No Reservations and brought the late chef to savour roti prata at Jalan Kayu and other local favourites at hawker centres.

Bourdain was down-to-earth, had a reserved demeanour, was always respectful and had a deep knowledge of the cultures of others, according to Wong.

What’s more – for diners keen to sink their teeth into Bourdain’s favourite quintessentially Roman pasta dish, cacio e pepe, The English House can provide the flavourful offering on special request too.

Verdict
Don’t miss this opportunity to admire Bourdain’s treasured quirky possessions showcased within an equally whimsical venue.

The English House, nestled at Mohamed Sultan Road among a row of Singaporean conservation shophouses, is itself, a wonderous labyrinth decorated in vintage collectibles, impressive art, celebrity and movie memorabilia, as well as other novelty exhibits.

Think framed black and white photos by famed British photographer Terry O’Neill, featuring The Beatles, Elizabeth Taylor and David Bowie adorning the walls, and an antique carving trolley belonging to the late Hugh Hefner, founder of Playboy.

The unique interior and decor, which marry the best of Straits Chinese and classic 19th century Singapore shophouse design, were created as White’s passion project and pay homage to his love for culture.

Then, there is the restaurant’s must-try elevated international classics which include tasty signature dishes such as the homemade sausage roll, fresh lobster dumpling served with egg white and hairy crab sauce, delectable mains such as the beer battered wild cod, classic English favourite fillet of Aberdeen black angus wellington, and on special request – Bourdain’s favourite, cacio e pepe.

The art collection will be a permanent fixture at The English House and is only available for viewing to diners.

Location: 28 Mohamed Sultan Rd, Singapore 238972
Email: info@theenglishhouse.com
Website: https://www.theenglishhouse.com/

Ron Pohl heads up BWH Hotel Group and WorldHotels

By TTG Asia

April 8, 2022

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BWH Hotel Group has promoted Ron Pohl to the president of international operations BWH Hotel Group and president of WorldHotels.

In his new role, Pohl will be responsible for further strengthening the organisation’s presence around the world and enhancing the company’s operations on a global level.

Pohl joined the organisation in 2007 and previously served as senior vice president and chief operations officer. Prior to joining Best Western, Pohl spent 25 years with Boykin Management Company and Marriott Corporation. With Boykin, he served in a number of senior-level positions and, ultimately, senior vice president of operations.

Pohl currently serves on the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Board of Directors, the Advisory Board for Grand Canyon University and previously served on the board of directors for the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland.

Radisson Hotel Group outlines latest sustainability targets

By TTG Asia

April 7, 2022

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Net zero, diversity in the company, and community support are among the latest sustainability targets Radisson Hotel Group has outlined and aligned with its strategic five-year plan.

Its sustainability efforts are guided by three responsible business pillars of Think People, Think Community, and Think Planet.

The group’s sustainability efforts are guided by three responsible business pillars of Think People, Think Community, and Think Planet

Under the Think Planet banner, the group will build on its heritage of sustainability by committing to set science-based emission reduction targets, and strengthen its performance with a net zero carbon future in sight by 2050.

The group will be part of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign and will join the UNFCCC Race to Zero campaign as part of an important, globally coordinated effort to reach the goal of net zero.

Under the Think People banner, the group will maintain its focus on the health, safety and security of its team members, guests, and business partners. It has also reaffirmed its ongoing focus on human rights, business ethics, and diversity in hotels worldwide by issuing its sixth slavery and human trafficking statement and by increasing the number of women in leadership roles to 29 per cent.

The group continues to expand its online Learning and Development initiatives in partnership with hospitality training provider, Typsy. Training hours was increased by 120 per cent in 2021 over 2020.

Under the Think Community banner, the company remains supportive of the communities where it works and operates. Team members have volunteered more than 26,500 hours and donated more than 510,000 euros (US$) to charitable causes, including SOS Children’s Villages and Just A Drop. The group has supported 12 environmental and social carbon offsetting projects in China, India, Peru, the US, Turkey, and Borneo through its 100% Carbon Neutral Meetings initiative.

Beyond the three pillars, Radisson Hotel Group is playing a key role in the development of the Hotel Sustainability Basics in cooperation with the WTTC. The objective of the initiative is to create consistency across the industry and provide clear-to-recognise, easy-to-implement, and meaningful steps to improve sustainability at any given hotel. The Basics Framework will raise the global starting level of hotel sustainability in a transparent and easy-to-understand manner for all travellers and stakeholders.

“Our world needs responsible businesses now more than ever, and we need to accelerate global climate action by 2030 in order to ensure a livable future for both our people and our planet,” said Inge Huijbrechts, global senior vice president sustainability, security and corporate communications.

“We are proud to be playing a leadership role in the development of the Hotel Sustainability Basics, which will launch later this year to establish a common industry framework to grow sustainable travel. Together with our new Build Planet guidelines to develop sustainable hotel asset portfolios, these are essential step-changes that need to be made on the route to net zero,” Huijbrechts added.

Indonesia scraps on-arrival PCR tests, expands visa-free facility

By Mimi Hudoyo

April 7, 2022

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Fully vaccinated international travellers to Indonesia no longer need to complete a PCR test on arrival from April 6, while visa-free entry has been expanded to all travellers from ASEAN countries.

According to a circular from Indonesia’s Covid-19 Task Force, fully vaccinated international travellers will only need to show a negative PCR test taken up to 48 hours before flight.

Travellers will undergo a body temperature and Covid-19 symptoms check at the airport. Those with symptoms or an elevated body temperature of 37.5*C or more must take a PCR test and wait for their result at their hotel. Should a positive result show, travellers must isolate at a hotel or other facilities appointed by the government, while those with severe symptoms must be treated at appointed hospitals.

Travellers with one dose of vaccine must undergo a five-day quarantine at a certified hotel, while those with comorbidity diseases must show a medical statement.

Unvaccinated travellers under 18 years old – a change from the previous 12 year old limit – may enter when travelling with parents who meet Indonesia’s health requirements

The other requirements remain the same.

In another change to Indonesia’s entry policy, visa-free entry is now offered to travellers from ASEAN countries. Previously, the facility was only available to Singapore citizens and ASEAN member country passport holders with Singapore permanent residency.

The Indonesia Directorate General of Immigration has also added Timor Leste to the list of nationalities eligible for visa on arrival (VoA) facility, which now totals 43 countries.

The requirements for both visa-free and VoA remain the same, although the number of entry points has expanded. Previously, visa-free entry for ASEAN nationals was only available in Batam and Bintan while VoA entry was only possible via Bali. From April 6, the airports of Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya, Makassar, Manado and Yogyakarta, as well as the seaports of Batam and Bintan, are valid.

Empower to transform

By Mimi Hudoyo

April 7, 2022

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FATA is an established association in ASEAN, but there is always room for improvement. In what ways should FATA improve?
FATA has been established for decades, but I still hear people ask “what is FATA?” and “do you mean PATA?”. The branding of our organisation needs to be revitalised. We need to inform the world who we are and what we do. When looking for travel agencies in (South-east Asia), people should immediately think of FATA.

What are you going to do about that?
We need to start from within the organisation. Presently, FATA members are represented by the president of the national associations of ASEAN countries or their official representatives. The FATA presidency period and the chairmanship period of their associations at home are different – this is the problem. We often see changes of representatives at the FATA Board when a national association election takes place and a new president is elected, making it difficult to form a solid team to create workable programmes. With the pandemic, meetings and discussions could only be done online, making it more challenging for board members to bond. For the board to work effectively, such chemistry is important.

Secondly, we need ASEAN members to understand the benefits of becoming members, otherwise this organisation will not be able to grow. Currently, not all 10 member countries have joined FATA. Also, some countries have more than one travel agency-related association that we hope to attract. For example, in Indonesia, there are ASTINDO, ASITA and IINTOA, which is an inbound specialist association.

Those seem to be fundamental issues in an organisation. How can this change?
National association members should appoint a representative to sit at FATA, who can dedicate their time and thoughts in the organisation. The representatives do not have to be the associations’ presidents themselves, as they may be too busy managing their own associations.

FATA also needs to have an executive director, who will run the programmes set by the board. The executive director will also be the one to consistently attend the meetings.

Does FATA have the budget to finance it?
While the spirit of togetherness is high in ASEAN, budget is always an issue. We need to create programmes and activities that both benefit members and bring in income. We also need to develop partnerships with NTOs and other organisations.

Before the pandemic, FATA had successfully organised FATA Convention twice. We had an NTO sponsor who hosted the events in Malaysia and Thailand, and participants who paid registration fees. The event discussed trends and issues faced by the travel industry and provided a means for participants to network with others.

During the pandemic, ASTINDO held an online travel mart inviting buyers from FATA to attend as buyers – something that other FATA members could do in their markets, so that there will be more intra-ASEAN B2B events than the annual ASEAN Tourism Forum.

At ASTINDO, we also started off from nothing to creating programmes with regional and international NTOs to promote destinations. The Indonesian government noticed our active role at ASEAN forums, and the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy appointed us to handle a fam trip a couple of years ago. We contacted our counterparts at FATA to select and invite their members who had Indonesia in their market mix to join. Such activities help our national association members to scale up their businesses. Without our executive director’s support, the ASTINDO board would otherwise not be able to work effectively.

So, FATA needs an executive director. Previously, Hamzah Rahmat had volunteered as executive CEO of FATA and was behind the success of FATA Conventions. However, we cannot expect volunteers (all the time) and will need to work on the budget for one.

Do you think such events are key to attracting more membership?
It will be useful (to) create more awareness but that is not all FATA can and should do.

An association provides a platform for members to share best practices for the counterparts to learn, and takes on the role of a firefighter. It solves common problems faced by its members, such as insurance or bank guarantee issues with airlines.

FATA will bring up these issues to the international level by talking to IATA on behalf of associations in ASEAN member countries.

For example, during the pandemic, IATA issued a no-refund policy for unused issued tickets because the airlines were also running out of funds. Instead, they issued vouchers for later use. FATA, through dialogues with the regional IATA in Singapore, managed to get IATA approval for cash refund. However, only those who took the effort to collect data from their national associations’ members and submitted data got their money back.

That is just one example of how FATA is beneficial for its members. However, members will need to actively do their part so that their national association members can enjoy the benefits, such as actively participating at FATA meetings and informing their associations at home of our plans and discussions.

Looking at the internal issues still pertaining, how long will it take for the FATA brand to be established?
It is a big job and will take time, but we need to start somewhere. I would like the FATA board to meet more often – currently, the meetings take place four times a year. The interval is too long to plan for a programme. We could add more online meetings, which we have become so used to during the pandemic.

In terms of programme implementations, it won’t be easy to equate visions of all member countries so we will start with pilot projects. On the NTO level, the ASEAN spirit of togetherness is ultimate. A programme can be implemented only when all members have ratified it, but we do not want that with our programmes. Those with similar vision can start first. When it works, the rest will hopefully join in.

We will be reactivating our FATA website and improving our social media presence.

We would also like to restart the FATA Convention. Manado, North Sulawesi has indicated its interest to host and I will be following up on it.

Intensified marketing, novel experiences lead Singapore’s tourism return

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April 7, 2022

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As destinations race to recapture tourism dollars, Singapore’s key preoccupation is to differentiate the city-state from its competitors, emphasised chief executive of Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Keith Tan.

Speaking at the Tourism Industry Conference 2022 yesterday, Tan unveiled a host of initiatives aimed at stimulating travel demand and rebuilding arrivals.

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Key among STB’s efforts is an expanded SingapoReimagine international recovery campaign, which will be carried out over the next six to 12 months in critical source markets like Indonesia, Australia and India.

In Indonesia, the second-largest market for the city-state after China, STB is relying on a combination of creative activations and attractive incentives to raise Singapore’s desirability. An example, STB has an ongoing collaboration with Artotel Group and Far East Hospitality, where the hotel groups have designed unique Singapore-themed rooms in their Indonesia hotels, and are offering exclusive discounts at Far East properties in Singapore.

STB also promoted Singapore’s tourism offerings with redeemable rewards at the Astindo Travel fair in Jakarta last month.

To further market Singapore and spur conversions, STB is now firming up partnerships with Indonesian banks and malls.

These in-market efforts are complemented by intensified regional and global partnerships to feature the destination. Singapore Airlines, Qantas, AirAsia, Changi Airport, Expedia, Klook and WarnerMedia are among the many partners.

Enhanced offerings
Later in the year, STB will launch a new incentive programme that will offer travellers a complimentary experience when they visit Singapore.

“We want to delight our visitors with hidden gem surprises so that they experience more of Singapore, in an unexpected way,” Tan explained, and urged industry players to support the programme by developing more unique and unusual experiences that will reel in repeat visitors especially.

Building towards mid- and long-term goals Tan said Singapore’s immediate initiatives must support medium to longer-term strategies for 2030 and beyond, and STB has drawn up forward-looking plans that are termed, Tourism 203X.

Tourism 203X comprises four key pillars: defending Singapore’s business events position as a global-Asia node; developing Singapore as a sustainable urban destination; strengthening Singapore’s urban wellness offerings; and doubling the fun quotient of events and experiences in Singapore.

On the business events front, Singapore will create, attract and grow high-quality events out of Singapore that are aligned with the country’s economic focus and critical needs of the future, such as sustainability, urban solutions and fintech.

Expanding on Singapore’s sustainable destination goal, which was highlighted last year, Tan said there has been “good progress over the past year at raising our sustainability quotient”. He pointed to the launch of the Hotel Sustainability Roadmap in March, which has seen “high ambition and high commitment” from hotels across the country.

Support has also come from other tourism sectors, such as from the Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers, which will be aligning its MICE Sustainability Certification with internationally-recognised standards. Along the same lines, Singapore will participate in the Global Destination Sustainability Index for the first time, to benchmark performance against other MICE destinations.

STB will also look to certify Singapore as a sustainable destination under the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s Destination Criteria.

Tan encouraged industry players to support the sustainable goal by thinking beyond reducing carbon emissions, and “weaving sustainability into all your touchpoints with your guests”.

Citing an example of what tourism businesses can do, Tan pointed to the collaboration between Sentosa Development Corporation and Palawan Innovation Studios to introduce HyperDrive, a new racing and interactive gaming activity using electric go-karts.

Tan explained: “Our ambition is to become one of the world’s most sustainable urban destinations, a city in nature, where large experiences come with small footprints.”

In the space of wellness tourism, which is projected to grow in the next five years to reach US$1.1 trillion by 2025, STB has the ambition to position the destination as one with a wide range of accessible experiences that support the holistic well-being of leisure and business visitors, and for the Singapore wellness experience to be different from the likes of Bali or Phuket.

The Wellness Festival Singapore will debut in June to enhance the country’s wellness offerings and catalyse more wellness-related products and partnerships between various players in the destinations. Some of the known activities include a multi-sensory pop-up at Gardens by the Bay alongside wellness masterclasses; an inaugural Livewell Festival at Sentosa; and a series of art, wellness and mindfulness programmes at the National Gallery of Singapore.

More activities under the Wellness Festival Singapore will be announced in time to come.

For the final pillar, Tan urged industry players to skip old and familiar templates and look towards “innovative ways to enable our events, experiences and offerings to surprise and stand out”.

One way to do that is to partner with popular brands and IP, or introduce more hands-on, educational experiences, he suggested.

Later this year, CityNeon will launch Avatar: The Experience at Gardens by the Bay’s Cloud Forest. The walk-through event invites guests to connect with the alien world of Pandora, its bioluminescent environments, mythical creatures, flora, and the captivating culture of its indigenous people, the Na’vi. It coincides with Gardens by the Bay’s 10th-anniversary celebrations as well as the worldwide release of the film’s sequel.

Another product that will up the fun quotient is the new Chocolate Factory concept by homegrown brand Mr Bucket Chocolaterie at Dempsey. Launching later this year, it will feature Singapore’s first build-your-own chocolate bar section, with distinctive Asian flavours.

To let returning visitors know that they are not coming back to the “same old places”, Tan encouraged industry players to maximise the use of existing spaces and refresh them.

Orchard Road will continue with its transformation to become a top lifestyle destination. An iconic new development is Trifecta, set to be Asia’s first snow, surf, and skate attraction when it opens in 2023. Conceptualised and developed by Singapore-based adventure sports company The Ride Side, the attraction next to the Somerset Skate Park will enable visitors to accomplish the hallowed trifecta of snowboarding, surfing and skating in one day and all under one roof.

The slopes in the snow arena will be powered by the first Virtual Reality (VR) ski simulator in Asia, with best-in-class speed simulation and directional movements to mimic the uneven terrain of a natural mountain. The surf arena will incorporate the world’s leading technology in deep water wave pool for an endless surf experience, with water columns of 1.5m, the deepest in Singapore. Meanwhile, the skate arena will be home to the world’s first hybrid skate bowl designed for skateboarding and surfskating, making it the first skate bowl in Somerset, and the first surfskate circuit in Singapore.

Facilities at Trifecta will be rounded out with unique F&B concepts and retail stores that introduce the complete trifecta lifestyle to customers. – Additional reporting by Karen Yue

Beyond Green launches booking platform centred on sustainable trips

By TTG Asia

April 7, 2022

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Beyond Green has married its global portfolio of sustainable accommodation with &Beyond’s luxury experiential specialisation to birth new travel booking platform designed to deliver sustainable and inspirational luxury vacation itineraries.

The new Plan Your Trip online platform provides custom, turnkey booking and facilitation services for travellers seeking intentional getaways, with Africa and South America as its launch destination offerings.

Beyond Green’s new booking platform centres on sustainable trips

Asia programmes will be available soon.

Visitors to StayBeyondGreen.com/plan-your-trip can incorporate a mix of hotels, including &Beyond properties and members of the Beyond Green portfolio. Alternatively, travellers seeking a fully customised trip can submit a request form via the dedicated Plan Your Trip landing page and, in response, they will receive a meaningful itinerary recommendation that combines their interests and hotels committed to people and the planet.

“With &Beyond a proven leader in travel based on its ‘Care of the Land, Wildlife and People,’ Beyond Green is particularly proud of this incredible new partnership to make planning a sustainable travel holiday easier than ever in two of the world’s great travel destinations – Africa and South America,” said Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Beyond Green.

“The Beyond Green platform aligns perfectly with our mission statement of striving to leave the world a better place through the delivery of extraordinary guest experiences,” said Joss Kent, CEO of &Beyond.

“With the world more focused on the need to preserve its wild places than ever before, we believe that this new partnership will be a powerful new outlet to convert ever more travelers to sustainable travel practices,” added Kent.

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