Woman in power
In a highly competitive world of hotel and property business, Carolyn Choo, CEO and managing director of Singaporean firm Worldwide Hotels, has shown the world that she is no shrinking violet. She leads the local firm to consolidation and corporatisation in 2018, rising intact from the destruction of the Covid pandemic with her team – the company is today recognised as Singapore's largest homegrown tourist-class hotel group and has footprints in Asia
Land long before time
Revered and loved by Muslim pilgrims, Saudi Arabia is now determined to show that it has many deeper layers to offer world explorers.
Cooking up green gastronomy
Phuket is working its way into the hearts of travellers via the culinary route, with an increasing focus on sustainable dining, discover Anne Somanas and Karen Yue
Back with a bang
Hong Kong brings out star power, festivals and generous support schemes to reel leisure travellers and business events back to its shores.
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
