Bringing up NDC
The travel crisis has not disrupted New Distribution Capability (NDC) progression and has instead emphasised the standard’s ability to improve critical servicing and communication functions for airlines and agencies. Mark Ridley, head of airline distribution solutions and NDC [X] program, Amadeus, discusses its progress, challenges and what is being done to ensure it works for agencies
Genting Dream’s The Palace
Described as a luxury ship-within-a-ship and a private club for travellers who appreciate the best things in life, The Palace all-suite enclave in Resorts World Cruises' Genting Dream truly delivers on fuss-free holidays
Explore a different side of South Korea
The south-eastern Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam region is home to a variety of cultural sites, wellness attractions, and outdoor landscapes
Changing face of workspaces
The rise of remote working has fuelled an appetite for extended stays among travellers seeking to escape from work-from-home routines. With that, hospitality players and destinations are adapting their offerings to tap on the longer-stay trend. By Cheryl Ong.
Stay close, stay safe
Companies are eager to return to exciting overseas events and face-to-face engagements, but traveller safety and fluid travel restrictions are keeping domestic programmes and hybrid events in demand. By TTGmice reporters
Majestic falls and more
In addition to reviving the pre-pandemic popularity of Pagsanjan Falls, the Philippines hopes to attract tourists back to Laguna by showcasing other attractions in the destination
Island adventures to see boost in Hong Kong
A renewed emphasis on island tourism will see developments in eco-recreation, luxury yacht tours and other bespoke experiences, drawing visitors beyond the city
Downtime reflections
The pandemic has presented hoteliers a valuable opportunity to re-evaluate their sales and marketing efforts and strengthen their online presence, opines Sojern’s APAC general manager, Lina Ang
Will 2022 be the year of travel?
After two years of border closures and international travel restrictions, people are excited to get away. So much so, they are willing to forgo entertainment, shopping and even self-care for six months or longer to travel, finds Jen Catto, chief marketing officer at Travelport
Back in the air
Travel freedom is returning, and new traveller concerns around safety and convenience are pushing up demand for private jet charters, discovers Karen Yue




















