Pedalling for change, one tour at a time
“Tourism has the potential to change (communities),” said Samnang Nuonsinoeun. And tourism is precisely the tool the 17-year-old Cambodian and his fellow Liger Leadership...
Building love for his city, one step at a time
Before setting foot into the tour business, Thiam Wei Toh, founder and chief storyteller of Indie Singapore Tours, said he was a “local boy”...
Making travel tech affordable
Simplifying the process of reservation and redemption for attractions and travel agents, GlobalTix’s CEO Chan Chee Chong shares with Pamela Chow how his firm is creating a smoother path towards adopting millennial-focused travel solutions.
Vietnamese start-up wants to unite fragmented domestic travel market
After four years working at VietJet Air in business development, Phan Le quit his dream job and set about finding a solution to unite...
Making sustainability work for nature and people
Born and bred in the Inle Lake region of Myanmar, Yin Myo Su – affectionately known as Misuu – has devoted the past decade...
Local experiences pave way to greener pastures
A substantial funding injection from South Korea venture capital firm BonAngels will enable LokaLocal, a Malaysian travel technology start-up, to ramp up its product...
As room demand weakens, new hotel revenue sources awaken
For almost two decades since 2002, Singapore-based Global Hospitality Solutions (GHS) has established a profitable business in helping hotel partners be present in the...
Navigation app finds its way in travel industry
When Yakov Slushtz lost his way during a hike with his wife, he also discovered the idea for WishTrip, a navigation app powered by...
Driving female empowerment, one motorbike tour at a time
Alison Grün’s Harley-Davidson purrs into action. She scoots around the buzzy streets of downtown Kuala Lumpur, zipping past colonial-style buildings, vibrant wall murals and the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. Riding pillion on her Sportster 883cc is a young female on a half-day tour to discover the capital city’s hidden gems.
VR efficiencies
In 2017, a 27-year-old Lucas Leung made the decision to set up TraVR HK, recognising the travel industry applications of an emerging technology that...
