Surf’s up for Hawaii in 2024
Conditions of the waves are good for Hawaii – Jeff Wagoner, president and CEO of Outrigger Hospitality Group, shares about how 2024 will be a stronger year and the group is ready to ride them
Heightened state of marketing
Communications innovations and changes in the travel and tourism landscape, particularly travel behaviours and expectations, are shaping the work of marketers in the industry.
The spirit of adventure
Hiroshi Kawaguchi, general manager of adventure tour operator Oku Japan, reflects on how adventure tourism can transform tourism in Japan and why
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
NDC: Bridging the gap between buyers and sellers
Travelport’s chief product and technology officer Tom Kershaw discusses how NDC can create a modern, seamless experience for both travellers and retailers
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