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”...
Very Local Trip founder flips bleisure on its head
With requests for commercial networking opportunities to be included in Very Local Trip's personalised tour itineraries becoming more popular, Maxime Besnier launched My Local...
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...
Female-led bike tour startup revs up for expansion
Nguyen Thi Huong Lien was in her third year at university and desperate to find ways to practise her English when she hit upon...
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...
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...
Building bridges in Indonesia’s hospitality workforce
Having spent more than 15 years working in the hospitality industry, Wing Prakoso, co-founder at Hore! Indonesia, only knows the staffing issues in the...
Experiences redefined
The latest DMC to enter the playing field, Xperience Singapore Events & Travel is keen to bring a host of in-depth and immersive activities...
Taking tours online
When tourism activities in Malaysia came to a standstill during the almost-three-month-long movement control order period from March 18, imposed to stem the spread...
Spreading care and compassion across borders
As tour agencies big and small bet on a sharp recovery in leisure travel bookings to drive profitability, one Singapore-based operator is shifting gear...
