Sydney’s resolute presence
By stimulating activity, launching new hardware, and ramping up marketing for business events experiences, Sydney is paving the way for the post-pandemic return of in-person events of all sizes.
Mounting a curated comeback
Special interest tourism has been given a renewed focus by the Indonesian government, as mass tourism gives way to personalised and immersive travel experiences. By Mimi Hudoyo
Corporate travel update: Into the unknown
Benson Tang, executive director, Corporate Travel Community (CTC), discusses corporate travel recovery in 2022, opportunites, challenges and his industry wishlist.
Looking to a new dawn
Riddled with numerous lengthy lockdowns, interstate travel restrictions, and international border closures, Malaysian events professionals are hopeful that the worst is over and 2022 will be a year of recovery.
The future of experiential events
As the concept of hybrid events continue to evolve and it becomes certain that the new world of events will no longer play by the old rules, Anna Patterson, vice president & managing director at George P Johnson (Singapore) Experience Marketing, makes a checklist for the production of future events.
Ready and raring to go
The pandemic downtime has done New Zealand’s tourism industry good, with refreshed offerings factoring in sustainability emerging as the country stands ready for the return of foreign tourists. By Adelaine Ng
Kelly Craighead
While international cruises has yet to resume in Asia, recent positive developments coupled with cruising’s buoyant growth in the region pre-pandemic point towards a bright future for cruising, says the global president and CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). By Cheryl Ong
All things bright and green
The Japanese capital is beefing up its in-person and hybrid capabilities with the help of technology, while incorporating a robust sustainbility ethos in preparation for the return of international events.
Supporting hands
Asia-Pacific’s tourism boards have been uplifting the local travel and tourism community throughout the travel crisis, from funding intensive marketing efforts on behalf of embattled tourism players, to training the private sector for a post-pandemic tourism future and providing mental wellness support for distressed tourism workers. By TTG Asia reporters
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
